Admiration Quote by Witold Gombrowicz
““(…) jest naiwnością mniemanie, jakoby zachwyt nasz wobec dzieła sztuki z nas samych pochodził: że zachwyt ten w sporej mierze nie rodzi się z ludzi, ale między ludźmi, i jest to tak jakbyśmy wzajemnie zmuszali się do zachwytu (choć nikt „osobiście” nie jest zachwycony). / It is naive to believe that the admiration for a masterpiece is spontaneous. The admiration, to a great extent, is not born within people but between people, as if we forced each other to admire (while no one is “personally” enraptured). (Dziennik, 1956, XX, Wtorek I)””
About This Quote
Source Essay: Dziennik, 1956, XX, Wtorek I
Admiration for art is socially constructed, not purely personal; we influence each other's appreciation.
In simple terms: Art appreciation is shaped by shared experience, not just individual feeling.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the social role in valuing art.
Themes
art
social influence
perception
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- Museum curation
- art education
- critical discussion
- online communities
Key Concepts
Collective taste
cultural dynamics
psychology of aesthetics
Questions to Reflect On
- Do we truly feel art independently?
- How does group context alter our taste?
A Different Perspective
Some may argue personal resonance still matters despite social factors.
