Quote by Kenneth Clark

Opera, next to Gothic architecture, is one of the strangest inventions of Western man. It could not have been foreseen by any logical process.

Opera, next to Gothic architecture, is one of the strangest

Summary

This quote suggests that opera, along with Gothic architecture, is an unconventional creation of Western civilization. It implies that both forms are elusive and could not have been rationalized or predicted through traditional thinking. This may indicate the complex and intricate nature of opera, which combines music, drama, and visual elements to create a unique and unexpected art form that is difficult to classify or comprehend through ordinary means of analysis.

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By Kenneth Clark

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