Age Quote by Robert Hughes
““Indeed, the idea that doubt can be heroic, if it is locked into a structure as grand as that of the paintings of Cezanne's old age, is one of the keys to our century. A touchstone of modernity itself.””
About This Quote
Doubt can be heroic when it is part of a grand artistic structure, serving as a key to modernity.
In simple terms: Doubt within great art is heroic and modern.
Key Takeaway
Embrace doubt in creative pursuits.
Themes
art
philosophy
modernity
creativity
Mood
thoughtful
introspective
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- art criticism
- creative writing
- philosophical debate
Key Concepts
existentialism
aesthetic theory
Practical Applications
- use doubt to challenge norms
- study Cezanne's later works
Questions to Reflect On
- what makes doubt heroic?
- How does structure shape doubt?
A Different Perspective
Doubt can hinder decisiveness;
![“[Doubt] is not a new idea; this is the idea of the age of reason. This is the philosophy that guided the men who made the democracy that we live under. The idea that no one really knew how to run a government led to the idea that we should arrange a system by which new ideas could be developed…” quote by Richard P. Feynman](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/71f/richard-p-feynman-495_age-of-reason_doubt-is-not-a-new-idea-this-is-the-idea_1745125.jpg)
