Art Quote by Joseph Campbell
“In one of the Upanishads it says, when the glow of a sunset holds you and you say 'Aha,' that is the recognition of the divinity. And when you say 'Aha' to an art object, that is a recognition of divinity. And what divinity is it? It is your divinity, which is the only divinity there is. We are all phenomenal manifestations of a divine will to live, and that will and the consciousness of life is one in all of us, and that is what artwork expresses.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Power of Myth, 1988
Recognition of divinity occurs in moments of awe, like sunsets or art, reflecting our own inner divine nature expressed through creativity.
In simple terms: Awe reveals our inner divine nature expressed through art.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate awe to connect with self.
Themes
spirituality
art
self-realization
Mood
inspired
contemplative
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- meditation
- art appreciation
- creative practice
- nature walks
Key Concepts
mythology
consciousness
Questions to Reflect On
- What moments spark your 'Aha' feeling?
- How does art reflect your inner self?
A Different Perspective
Awe can be fleeting; not everyone experiences it similarly.
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