Quote by Susan Sontag

Much of modern art is devoted to lowering the threshold of what is terrible. By getting us used to what, formerly, we could not bear to see or hear, because it was too shocking, painful, or embarrassing, art changes morals.

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This quote suggests that modern art has a tendency to challenge our comfort zones by exposing us to things that were previously considered unacceptable or uncomfortable. By pushing the boundaries and making us accustomed to shock, pain, or embarrassment, art has the power to redefine societal norms and values. Through its ability to provoke and evoke strong emotions, art has an influence on shaping and transforming our moral perspectives.

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By Susan Sontag

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