Glorifier le culte des images (ma grande, mon unique, ma primitive passion).
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- He praises the worship of images as his greatest, unique, and primitive passion.
- In plain terms
- He glorifies idol worship as his deepest, original passion.
- What can you take from it?
- Declare images as a fundamental source of fervor.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why does he view images as primitive?
- What does this say about his values?
Another view
It may conflate artistic appreciation with religious idolatry.
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