Absurd Quote by Wyndham Lewis
“If an art has for its function to represent manners and people, I do not see how it can avoid systematizing its sensibility to the extent of showing some figures much as Molière, for instance, did, as absurd or detestable.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "The Function of Art", 1925
Art reflects society but also shapes it, often simplifying or exaggerating traits, as Molière did with absurdity.
In simple terms: Art mirrors and molds culture, sometimes using exaggeration.
Recognize art’s power to influence perception.
Themes
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Type
When to use this quote
- theatre
- literature
- visual arts
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How does satire affect public opinion?
- When does representation become distortion?
Exaggeration can misrepresent reality.