Art Quote by Iris Murdoch
““Art transcends selfish and obsessive limitations of personality and can enlarge the sensibility of its consumer. It is a kind of goodness by proxy. Most of all it exhibits to us the connection, in human beings, of clear realistic vision with compassion. The realism of a great artist is not a photographic realism, it is essentially both pity and justice.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Ethics of Art, 1975
Art expands our moral awareness, linking realistic vision with compassion, and serves as a conduit for goodness, combining pity and justice.
In simple terms: Art broadens empathy and moral insight.
Key Takeaway
Use art to develop compassion and a just perspective.
Themes
art
morality
compassion
justice
vision
Mood
thoughtful
hopeful
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- museum visits
- creative workshops
- community projects
- education curricula
Key Concepts
aesthetics
ethics
humanism
Questions to Reflect On
- How does art influence your sense of justice?
- Can artistic experiences change your ethical views?
A Different Perspective
Art may be interpreted subjectively, limiting shared moral impact.
