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“Very quickly a painting is turned into a facsimile of itself when one becomes so familiar with with it that one recognizes it without looking at it.” quote by Robert Rauschenberg
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“Very quickly a painting is turned into a facsimile of itself when one becomes so familiar with with it that one recognizes it without looking at it.”

Robert Rauschenberg

About This Quote

Source Interview: Artforum, 1972

Familiarity can reduce a work to a mere replica, losing its fresh perception.

In simple terms: Knowing something too well can make it feel like a copy.

Key Takeaway

Seek fresh perspectives.

Themes

art perception familiarity

Mood

analytical thoughtful

Type

critical philosophical

When to use this quote

  • museum visits
  • creative practice
  • education

Key Concepts

replication novelty

Questions to Reflect On

  • How to balance familiarity and novelty?
  • When does familiarity hinder appreciation?
A Different Perspective

May undervalue expertise.

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