Art lies because it's social.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Art is dishonest because it exists to serve social functions rather than pure truth.
- In plain terms
- Art lies because it is for society.
- What can you take from it?
- Social utility often distorts artistic truth.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can art be honest?
- What is art for?
Another view
It assumes art cannot be true if it serves a social purpose.
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