The only really Christian art is that which, like St. Francis, does not fear being wedded to poverty. This rises far above art-as-ornament. (André Gide)

The only really Christian art is that which, like St. Francis, does not fear being wedded to poverty. This rises far above art-as-ornament.

André Gide

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