"The art which we may call generally art of the wayside, as opposed to that which is the business of men's lives, is, in the best sense of the word, Grotesque"
- John Ruskin
About this Quote
John Ruskin's quote speaks to the idea of art as a type of expression that is separate from the everyday activities of life. He is referring to art that is found in everyday locations, such as on the side of the road, rather than art that is produced for a specific function. He believes that this kind of art, which he calls "Grotesque," is of the greatest quality. He is suggesting that art discovered in everyday places can be simply as meaningful and powerful as art developed for a specific purpose. He is also suggesting that art can be found in unanticipated places, which it can be valued and enjoyed by all. By calling it "Grotesque," he is emphasizing the concept that art can be found in unanticipated locations and that it can be appreciated and enjoyed by all.
This quote is written / told by John Ruskin between February 8, 1819 and January 20, 1900. He was a famous Writer from England.
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