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Coups Quote by Ala Bashir

“As a painter, I realized that what we see is just manifestation of unseen power. Since then [1958 Coup in Iraq], reality started to take another form in my mind. Hence, I was aware of deception of our senses.” quote by Ala Bashir
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“As a painter, I realized that what we see is just manifestation of unseen power. Since then [1958 Coup in Iraq], reality started to take another form in my mind. Hence, I was aware of deception of our senses.”

Ala Bashir

About This Quote

Source Essay: 2010, "The Illusion of Perception" in Art Review Journal

Our senses can be deceived; what we perceive is often a filtered representation of deeper, unseen forces.

In simple terms: Perception is limited and can be manipulated.

Key Takeaway

Question assumptions about reality.

Themes

perception illusion reality

Mood

curious skeptical

Type

philosophical inspirational

When to use this quote

  • visual arts
  • media consumption
  • critical thinking workshops

Key Concepts

cognitive bias sensory deception artistic interpretation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What unseen forces influence your daily perceptions?
  • How can you train to see beyond the surface?
A Different Perspective

May overlook neurological explanations for sensory errors.

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