Art Quote by George Steiner
“The Oresteia, King Lear, Dostoevsky's The Devils no less than the art of Giotto or the Passions of Bach, inquire into, dramatize, the relations of man and woman to the existence of the gods or of God.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Oresteia, King Lear, The Devils, Giotto, Bach (multiple works)
Explores how art and drama examine human relationships and divine existence.
In simple terms: Art probes human and divine relationships.
Key Takeaway
Study art to understand humanity.
Themes
art
philosophy
theology
human nature
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- literary criticism
- theological debate
- cultural studies
Key Concepts
dramatic analysis
existential inquiry
Questions to Reflect On
- How does art reflect our view of the divine?
- What can drama teach about gender relations?
A Different Perspective
May overlook personal experience in favor of abstract analysis.
