"Art is magic delivered from the lie of being truth"
- Theodor Adorno
About this Quote
Theodor Adorno recommends that art is a type of magic that exposes what is concealed in reality - a fact that lies beyond what our eyes can see. Adorno argues that art releases us from the restrictions of truth and reality, enabling us to explore brand-new viewpoints and interpretations. In this sense, art has the power to challenge the status quo and expose realities that may otherwise stay hidden - thus, it is provided from the lie of being fact.
"Rest is not idleness, and to lie sometimes on the grass under trees on a summer's day, listening to the murmur of the water, or watching the clouds float across the sky, is by no means a waste of time"
