"De tous les mensonges l'art est le moins mensonger"
— Gustave Flaubert
Copied to clipboard
Simplified Meaning:
Art might not show things exactly as they are in real life, but it often reveals deeper truths that regular statements can't capture. Think about how a painting can make you feel strong emotions, even if the scene it shows isn't real. Or consider a poem that uses imaginary events to express real feelings like love or sadness. These artworks connect with our inner feelings and experiences in a way that straightforward facts sometimes cannot. For instance, a movie might tell a fictional story but still teach us real lessons about friendship or bravery. So, while art might not be a direct representation of reality, it can help us understand and feel the real essence of human experiences better than literal facts often do.
Related tags
Aesthetics Art Creativity Expression Lies Literature Perception Philosophy Reality Truth
FEATURED QUOTES
