Art Quote by Maxine Greene
“At the very least, participatory involvement with the many forms of art can enable us to see more in our experience, to hear more on normally unheard frequencies, to become conscious of what daily routines have obscured, what habit and convention have suppressed.”
About This Quote
Source Book: "Releasing the Imagination", 1995
Engaging with diverse art forms expands perception, revealing hidden aspects of daily life suppressed by habit.
In simple terms: Art opens new ways of seeing and hearing.
Seek varied artistic experiences to broaden awareness.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- classroom teaching
- personal reflection
- community workshops
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- What habits limit your perception?
- How can art challenge daily routines?
Art alone cannot change systemic issues.