Art Quote by Donald Kuspit
“The work of art is a revelation of the innate goodness of matter. Matter narcissistically mirrors itself in art, with the artist's hidden hand that holds the mirror up, the impersonal mechanism by means of which matter makes its perfection manifest.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Art and the Sublime, Donald Kuspit, 1995
Art reveals the hidden perfection of material, with the artist acting as a mirror that reflects matter’s innate goodness.
In simple terms: Art shows matter’s hidden goodness.
Key Takeaway
Value the material’s inherent beauty.
Themes
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revelation
materiality
beauty
Mood
contemplative
appreciative
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- gallery c
- studio practice
- art criticism
- curation
Key Concepts
Aesthetics
ontology
mirror metaphor
Questions to Reflect On
- How does materiality influence artistic meaning?
- Can art be pure revelation without artist?
A Different Perspective
The artist’s intent may be lost, reducing the revelation.
