Art Quote by Vincent Price
“I'm extremely profane, unconsciously so, when I see something great for the first time; I don't know why, but beauty and profanity are related to me in the same way. It may be that I want to think of art in the vernacular, but I have no control over what comes out of my mouth when my eyes take in great beauty...it might just be the reason I avoid going to museums with elderly ladies.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Vincent Price on art and profanity, 1975
He feels an uncontrollable mix of awe and vulgarity when encountering beauty, linking art to raw emotion.
In simple terms: Beauty triggers unexpected profanity.
Key Takeaway
Embrace raw emotional responses to art.
Themes
art
beauty
profanity
emotion
creativity
Mood
confessional
introspective
Type
personal
artistic
When to use this quote
- museum visits
- art criticism
- creative writing
- personal reflection
Key Concepts
aesthetic shock
cognitive dissonance
unconscious expression
Questions to Reflect On
- Why does beauty provoke profanity for you?
- Can you channel this reaction constructively?
A Different Perspective
The reaction may be socially inappropriate or misunderstood.
