Art Quote by Kenneth Clark
“Our universe cannot even be stated symbolically. And this touches us all more directly than one might suppose. For example, artists, who have been very little influenced by social systems, have always responded instinctively to latent assumptions about the shape of the universe. The incomprehensibility of our new cosmos seems to me, ultimately, to be the reason for the chaos of modern art.”
About This Quote
Suggests the universe's complexity eludes symbolic description, influencing art and modern chaos.
In simple terms: Universe is beyond symbols, shaping art.
Key Takeaway
Accept limits of language in describing reality.
Themes
philosophy
art
cosmology
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- philosophical discourse
- education
- creative practice
Key Concepts
symbolic limits
creative instinct
modern chaos
Questions to Reflect On
- Can art convey what language cannot?
- What does “chaos” in modern art signify?
A Different Perspective
Symbolic attempts may still yield insight.
