Married couples who quarrel bitterly every day may really need each other as deeply as those who appear to be desperately in love.
Edward AbbeyRead
The artist in our time has two chief responsibilities: (1) art; and (2) sedition.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Artists must engage with their craft and challenge societal norms.
Edward Abbey asserts that artists today have a crucial role that includes not only the creation of art but also a duty to question and resist oppressive systems. By highlighting 'sedition' as a responsibility, Abbey suggests that true art often entails a rebellious spirit that critiques the status quo and provokes thought and action among audiences.
Themes
ArtSeditionResponsibilityCreativityRebellion
In practice
Example use cases
Using this quote during an art symposium to emphasize the role of artists in activism.
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