English / proverb
Art Is Long, Life Is Short
MEANING IN ENGLISH
Human physical existence is brief and mortal, but enduring creative mastery and craft outlive the artist.
In context
01
The venerable sculptor dedicated his twilight years to carving the marble monument, knowing art is long, life is short.
02
Ancient architectural wonders remind modern generations that art is long, life is short.
Synonyms
immortality of craft,enduring legacy,timeless achievement
Antonyms
fleeting fame,ephemeral fad,perishable work
Collocations
mindful that art is long life is short,remind us that art is long life is short,reflect on art is long life is short