Adjectives Quote by Marcel Duchamp
“What I have in mind is that art may be bad, good or indifferent, but, whatever adjective is used, we must call it art, and bad art is still art in the same way that a bad emotion is still an emotion.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Art and Philosophy, 1965
Argues that any object labeled as art retains its status, regardless of quality, similar to emotions.
In simple terms: All labeled art remains art, even if bad.
Key Takeaway
Recognize value in all artistic expressions.
Themes
art
subjectivity
quality
emotion
definition
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- museum curation
- art criticism
- personal creation
Key Concepts
aesthetic theory
philosophy of art
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines art for you?
- Can bad art still be meaningful?
A Different Perspective
Bad art may be dismissed socially.
