"Polyclitus made two statues at the same time , one which would be pleasing to the crowd and the other according to the principles of his art . In accordance with the opinion of each person who came into his workshop , he altered something and changed its form , submitting to the advice of each . Then he put both statues on display . The one was marvelled at by everyone , and the other was laughed at . Thereupon Polycitus said , " But the one which you found fault with you made yourselves ; while the one which you marvel at , I made . " (from The Creators / Random House pg. 174)

There will always be critics , but I believe history has recorded that the public admires and remembers the great works of individual gifted artists , and the folly of those who allowed their vision to be coerced .