Quote by Douglas Sirk

In the 19th century, you had bourgeois art without politics - an almost frozen idea of what beauty is.

In the 19th century, you had bourgeois art without politics

Summary

This quote implies that during the 19th century, art created by the bourgeoisie often neglected political themes or social commentary. Instead, it focused primarily on an idealized conception of beauty, lacking dynamism or engagement with the realities of the time. The remark suggests that this artistic approach was stagnant, perhaps reflecting a conservative mindset within the bourgeois class.

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Beauty

By Douglas Sirk

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