Quote by Harold Rosenberg

Only conservatives believe that subversion is still being carried on in the arts and that society is being shaken by it. Advanced art today is no longer a cause --it contains no moral imperative. There is no virtue in clinging to principles and standards, no vice in selling or in selling out.

Only conservatives believe that subversion is still being ca

Summary

This quote suggests that conservatives are the only ones who believe that subversive elements still exist in the arts, and that these elements have the power to disrupt society. It argues that contemporary art no longer carries a moral purpose and that there is no inherent value in adhering to principles or standards. The quote also implies that selling one's art or compromising artistic integrity is neither virtuous nor sinful. Overall, it challenges traditional notions of art's social impact and the concept of moral absolutes in artistic expression.

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