Art Quote by Dore Ashton
“art itself shuns commonality: while the scientist may seek the phenomenon that repeats itself, the artist seeks the exception.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Art and Aesthetics, 1970s publication
Artists pursue the unique and extraordinary, unlike scientists who seek repeatable phenomena, valuing exception over norm.
In simple terms: Artists value uniqueness over repetition.
Seek the exceptional in creation.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- artistic projects
- design work
- creative brainstorming
- innovation labs
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance novelty with tradition?
- When is exception necessary?
Focusing only on exception may ignore useful patterns.