Quote by Roy Lichtenstein

Art doesn't transform. It just plain forms.

Art doesn't transform. It just plain forms.

Summary

This quote suggests that art does not possess the ability to fundamentally change or transform the world, but rather, it serves as a visible representation or expression of existing ideas, emotions, or forms. It implies that art itself is not a catalyst for social or cultural change but rather reflects the state or perspective of the artist or the era in which it is created. The quote challenges the notion that art has the power to create tangible transformations and encourages a focus on the aesthetic and expressive qualities of art.

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By Roy Lichtenstein

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