Amor Quote by Luis Buñuel
““Tengo que confesar aquí que la admiración que me merece el teatro de Lorca es más bien escasa. Su vida y su personalidad superaban con mucho a su obra, que me parece a menudo retórica y amanerada.””
About This Quote
Source Interview: Discussing Lorca, 1970s
Buñuel admits his admiration for Lorca's theater is limited, praising Lorca's life and personality over his work, which he finds overly rhetorical.
In simple terms: Buñuel respects Lorca personally more than his plays.
Key Takeaway
Separate artist's life from their art.
Themes
art criticism
personal admiration
theatre
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- theatre reviews
- art history
- personal bias
- creative legacy
Key Concepts
aesthetic judgment
biographical influence
Questions to Reflect On
- How does personal bias affect critique?
- Can life outweigh artistic flaws?
A Different Perspective
May undervalue artistic merit.
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