Art Quote by Chaim Potok
“I do not know what evil is when it comes to art. I only know what is good art and what is bad art.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Chosen, Chaim Potok, 1967
Art’s moral value is judged by its quality, not by abstract concepts of evil; good and bad are defined by artistic merit.
In simple terms: Art is judged by quality, not by evil.
Key Takeaway
Seek and support good art.
Themes
artistic judgment
morality
quality
subjectivity
Mood
contemplative
critical
Type
philosophical
analytical
When to use this quote
- gallery curation
- art education
- personal taste
- critical review
Key Concepts
aesthetics
ethical evaluation
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines good art for you?
- Can art be evil, or is it merely bad?
A Different Perspective
Good and bad are subjective, varying across cultures.
