best for weaker moments

In the realm of aesthetics, are there general rules and laws of colour for the artist, or is the aesthetic appreciation of colours governed solely by subjective opinion? Students often ask this question, and my answer is always the same: “If you, unknowing, are able to create masterpieces in colour, then un-knowledge is your way. But if you are unable to create masterpieces in colour out of your unknowledge, then you ought to look for knowledge.”

Doctrines and theories are best for weaker moments. In moments of strength, problems are solved intuitively, as if of themselves.

Johannes Itten, The Elements of Colour

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