We don't love qualities; we love a person; sometimes by reason of their defects as well as their qualities.
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Since art is a virtue of the intellect, it demands to communicate with the entire universe of the intellect. Hence it is that the normal climate of art is intelligence and knowledge: its normal soil, the civilized heritage of a consistent and integrated system of beliefs and values; its normal horizon , the infinity of human experience enlighted by the passionate insight of anguish or the intellectual virtues of a contemplative mind.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Art represents our intellect and must connect with the broader human experience and knowledge.
Jacques Maritain emphasizes that art is not just a product of creativity but a profound expression of intellect that engages with the entirety of human experience. It thrives in an environment enriched by intelligence, knowledge, and a coherent set of values, allowing artists to communicate deeply with others and reflect the complexities of life through both anguish and contemplation.
Themes
ArtIntellectCommunicationExperienceKnowledge
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a speech about the importance of art education in schools.
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