Abolish Quote by Laszlo Moholy-Nagy
“Everyone will be compelled to see that which is optically true, is explicable in its own terms, is objective, before he can arrive at any possible subjective position. This will abolish that pictorial and imaginative association pattern which has remained unsuperseded for centuries and which has been stamped upon our vision by great individual painters.”
About This Quote
Objective truth must be recognized before forming personal opinions, challenging long‑standing visual conventions shaped by historic artists.
In simple terms: Know facts before personal views.
Key Takeaway
Seek objective understanding first.
Themes
perception
objectivity
art history
Mood
analytical
curious
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- education
- media consumption
- art criticism
- design practice
Key Concepts
cognitive bias
visual culture
critical thinking
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you differentiate fact from perception?
- Can you recognize hidden biases in visual media?
A Different Perspective
Objective truth can be subjective in interpretation.
