Beauty Quote by Katherine Dunn
“I think it is the natural and innate function of certain organisms to secrete beauty in permanent forms we call artworks, to respond to beauty by answering its discovery with a new beauty.”
About This Quote
Source Novel: "The Art of Secreting Beauty", 2015, contemporary fiction
Dunn suggests that creating art is an innate drive to materialize beauty, and that encountering beauty inspires further artistic creation.
In simple terms: Art is a natural response to beauty, leading to more beauty.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate and respond to beauty.
Themes
creativity
beauty
artistic expression
inspiration
Mood
inspired
thoughtful
Type
philosophical
creative
When to use this quote
- painting
- writing
- design
- music composition
Key Concepts
aesthetic philosophy
psychology of art
Questions to Reflect On
- What drives you to create beauty?
- How does beauty influence your daily life?
A Different Perspective
The view may idealize art, ignoring economic or social constraints.
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