Quote by Susan Sontag

Interpretation is the revenge of the intellectual upon art.

Interpretation is the revenge of the intellectual upon art.

Summary

This quote suggests that when intellectuals analyze and interpret art, they are seeking some sort of revenge against it. It implies that by interpreting art, intellectuals assert their intellectual superiority or control over it. This interpretation may stem from the belief that art resists exclusive or fixed meaning, and intellectuals, in an act of retaliation, attempt to impose their interpretations as a way to assert their authority over the creative work. This quote prompts reflection on the power dynamics between creator and interpreter, highlighting the complex relationship between the intellectual mind and the subjective realm of art.

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By Susan Sontag

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