Walter Benjamin Art Quotes

View some of the most famous Art quotes by Walter Benjamin; Click on the quote page to view more details about the quote.

Walter Benjamin quotes on other topics

Walter Benjamin has written about various topics extensively and has many famous quotes about;

Attitude Beauty Death Experience Happiness Hope Knowledge Truth Wisdom

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What did Walter Benjamin say about Art?

Walter Benjamin has written many quotes about Art. E.g.,

  • The greater the decrease in the social significance of an art form, the sharper the distinction between criticism and enjoyment by the public. The conventional is uncritically enjoyed, and the truly new is criticized with aversion.
  • The art of storytelling is reaching its end because the epic side of truth, wisdom, is dying out.

What are the top most famous Art quotes by Walter Benjamin?

Here are the top most famous quotes about Art by Walter Benjamin.

  • The greater the decrease in the social significance of an art form, the sharper the distinction between criticism and enjoyment by the public. The conventional is uncritically enjoyed, and the truly new is criticized with aversion.
  • The art of storytelling is reaching its end because the epic side of truth, wisdom, is dying out.