Quote by Albert Camus

Realism should only be the means of expression of religious genius... or, at the other extreme, the artistic expressions of monkeys which are quite satisfied with mere imitation. In fact, art is never realistic though sometimes it is tempted to be. To be really realistic a description would have to be endless.

Realism should only be the means of expression of religious

Summary

This quote suggests that realism should only serve as a vehicle for expressing religious brilliance, or at the other end of the spectrum, art that simply mimics reality like monkeys imitating. It asserts that art is never truly realistic, although it may occasionally be inclined to be so. For a description to be truly realistic, it would need to encompass an infinite amount of details, emphasizing the unattainability of complete realism in art.

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By Albert Camus

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