Without realising it, our frame of mind was caught up in ending the Vietnam War, which I think all of the Psychedelia was about
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Psychedelia was unconsciously focused on ending the Vietnam War.
- In plain terms
- Psychedelia was about the Vietnam War without artists knowing it.
- What can you take from it?
- Art can reflect politics even unconsciously.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What movements reflect your unconscious views?
- Can art be political without intent?
Another view
Artists may have had other motivations beyond politics.
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