Art is never chaste. It ought to be forbidden to ignorant innocents, never allowed into contact with those not sufficiently prepared. Yes, art is dangerous. Where it is chaste, it is not art.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Art is dangerous and never innocent. It should be forbidden to unprepared people.
- In plain terms
- Art is risky and needs a prepared audience.
- What can you take from it?
- Art requires readiness to handle.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is art inherently dangerous?
- Who gets to see art?
Another view
Art should be accessible to everyone.
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