Quote by Ezra Pound

The jargon of these sculptors is beyond me. I do not know precisely why I admire a green granite female, apparently pregnant monster with one eye going around a square corner.


The jargon of these sculptors is beyond me. I do not know pr

Summary

In this quote, the speaker expresses their confusion towards the artistic language and concepts of sculptors. They admit that they cannot fully grasp the meaning or intention behind a particular sculpture, describing it as a green granite female creature that appears to be pregnant and has only one eye, yet is able to travel around a square corner. The quote conveys the speaker's fascination and admiration for the enigmatic nature of the artwork, despite not fully comprehending its message or purpose.

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Art
By Ezra Pound
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