Art Quote by Georges Braque
“Art is made to disturb. Science reassures. There is only one valuable thing in art: the thing you cannot explain.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Art and Science, 1938
Art provokes discomfort while science offers certainty; the most valuable art is that which defies explanation.
In simple terms: Art unsettles, science comforts; true art is inexplicable.
Key Takeaway
Embrace mystery in art.
Themes
art
science
meaning
expression
Mood
thoughtful
provocative
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- gallery exhibitions
- creative workshops
- public debates
- educational curricula
Key Concepts
Aesthetics
epistemology
paradox
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes art valuable beyond explanation?
- How can science complement unsettling art?
A Different Perspective
Not all unsettling art is valuable; some may be gratuitously shocking.
