Who said "Art must be honest, or it is merely decoration."?

This quote is attributed to Edvard Munch.

Art must be honest, or it is merely decoration. - Edvard Munch

"Art must be honest, or it is merely decoration."

Edvard Munch Truth

Expressionist Painter Norwegian 1863–1944

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