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Art Quote by Robert Anton Wilson

“Artistic judgments are silly if expressed as dogmas, at least until we get an "artometer" which can measure objectively how many micro-michelangelos or kilo-homers of genius a given artifact has in it.” quote by Robert Anton Wilson
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“Artistic judgments are silly if expressed as dogmas, at least until we get an "artometer" which can measure objectively how many micro-michelangelos or kilo-homers of genius a given artifact has in it.”

Robert Anton Wilson

About This Quote

Source Essay: The Cosmic Trigger, 1977

Artistic value cannot be fixed by rigid rules; only a playful, experimental metric could capture its nuances.

In simple terms: Art cannot be judged by strict rules.

Key Takeaway

Embrace flexibility in evaluating art.

Themes

creativity subjectivity evaluation

Mood

playful thoughtful

Type

philosophical humorous

When to use this quote

  • art criticism
  • creative education
  • museum curation
  • personal taste

Key Concepts

Aesthetic relativism measurement theory

Questions to Reflect On

  • How would you design a playful art metric?
  • Can quantifying art diminish its mystery?
A Different Perspective

Even a whimsical metric may still miss emotional impact.

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