Albert C. Barnes Quotes

United States, Chemist
January 2, 1872 – July, 24, 1951.

Albert Coombs Barnes was an American chemist, businessman, art collector, writer, and educator, and the founder of the Barnes Foundation in Lower Merion, Pennsylvania.

Also known as Businessman, Art Collector, Writer, Educator

Appreciation of works of art requires organized effort and systematic study. Art appreciation can no more be absorbed by aimless wandering in galleries than can surgery be learned by casual visits to a hospital.

Albert C. Barnes
- Art
- Study
- Appreciation
Philadelphia is a depressing intellectual slum.

Albert C. Barnes

In our manner of speech, our plans of living, our dealings with others, our conduct and walk in the church and out of it-all should be done as becomes the gospel.

Albert C. Barnes
- Gospel
- Plans
- Dealings
The Philadelphia Museum of Art is a house of artistic and intellectual prostitution.

Albert C. Barnes
- Art
- Museum
- Philadelphia
The main function of the museum has been to serve as a pedestal upon which a clique of socialites pose as patrons of the arts.

Albert C. Barnes
- Arts
- Museum
- Patrons
Living with and studying good paintings offers greater interest, variety and satisfaction than any other pleasure known to man.

Albert C. Barnes