Amusement Quote by Max Ernst
“Painting is not for me either decorative amusement, or the plastic invention of felt reality; it must be every time: invention, discovery, revelation.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Max Ernst: The Machine of the World by Werner Spies, 2005
Painting must be an act of continual invention, discovery, and revelation, not merely decorative or mimetic.
In simple terms: Art should be constantly innovative and revealing.
Pursue originality in creative work.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- artist workshops
- creative writing
- design thinking
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you balance innovation with audience connection?
- What does discovery mean in your practice?
Focusing on novelty can alienate audiences seeking familiarity.