Art Quote by Jeanette Winterson
“Art is a foreign city, and we deceive ourselves when we think it familiar. We have to recognize that the language of art, all art, is not our mother tongue.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: The Passion, Jeanette Winterson, 1987
Art is unfamiliar and foreign; we must recognize it isn’t our native language.
In simple terms: Art feels foreign, not familiar.
Key Takeaway
Approach art as a new language.
Themes
art
foreignness
perception
language
Mood
curious
introspective
Type
philosophical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- museum visits
- creative practice
- education
- cross‑cultural exchange
Key Concepts
aesthetics
cultural theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you learn the 'language' of a new art form?
- What does unfamiliarity reveal about your biases?
A Different Perspective
May cause alienation or misunderstanding.
