Quote by Charles Baudelaire

It is from the womb of art that criticism was born.

It is from the womb of art that criticism was born.

Summary

This quote suggests that criticism, in all its forms, originated from the creative realm of art. It implies that art, with its complex and diverse expressions, gave birth to the concept of critique. Just as a child is conceived and nurtured in the womb, criticism evolved from the depths of artistic creation. This explanation highlights the interconnectedness between art and critical analysis, emphasizing how the creative process drives the development of constructive evaluation and assessment in various aspects of human life.

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By Charles Baudelaire

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