Beauty Quote by André Breton
““Beauty will be convulsive or not at all.””
About This Quote
Source Manifesto: Surrealist Manifesto, 1924
True beauty must be intense, even convulsive, not merely pleasant.
In simple terms: Beauty is powerful and unsettling.
Key Takeaway
Embrace bold, unsettling aesthetics.
Themes
art
beauty
revolution
emotion
Mood
provocative
intense
Type
artistic
philosophical
When to use this quote
- painting
- writing
- performance
- design
Key Concepts
surrealism
aesthetic theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes beauty “convulsive”?
- Can unsettling art inspire change?
A Different Perspective
Such intensity may alienate some audiences.
