Aim Quote by Eduard Hanslick
“An art aims, above all, at producing something beautiful which affects not our feelings but the organ of pure contemplation, our imagination.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Vom Musikalisch-Schönen, 1854
Art should aim for pure contemplation, affecting imagination rather than emotions, seeking beauty through intellectual appreciation.
In simple terms: Art seeks contemplation, not emotion.
Key Takeaway
Value intellectual appreciation of beauty.
Themes
art theory
beauty
imagination
contemplation
aesthetics
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
philosophical
educational
When to use this quote
- museum visits
- art criticism
- creative practice
Key Concepts
philosophy of art
critical theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How does contemplation differ from feeling?
- Can art be both beautiful and emotional?
A Different Perspective
Emotion is also a valid response.
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