Beautiful Quote by Robert Bresson
“In the NUDE, all that is not beautiful is obscene.”
About This Quote
Source Film: Au Hasard Balthazar, 1966
Beauty defines the acceptable; what is not beautiful is deemed obscene, reflecting aesthetic judgment.
In simple terms: Non‑beauty is seen as obscene.
Key Takeaway
Challenge narrow aesthetic standards.
Themes
art
beauty
obscenity
subjectivity
Mood
thoughtful
critical
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- media analysis
- cultural debate
Key Concepts
philosophy
film theory
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- What determines beauty for you?
- Can obscenity be redefined?
A Different Perspective
Beauty standards are culturally relative.
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