Art is Not a Brassiere by Paul Epps on 10 Nov 2014 Do not imagine that Art is something which is designed to give gentle uplift and self-confidence. Art is not a brassière. At least, not in the English sense. But do not forget that brassière is the French for life jacket. — Julian Barnes, Flaubert’s Parrot Related Posts Art and Technology Zen and the Art of Motorcycle Maintenance The Fine Art of Tough Love