I confessed I knew nothing about art-she based her view on a saying of her mother's that anyone can respond to a work of art except the cultured philistine. That's very kind of your mother! I said.
by Max Frisch
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In "Homo Faber" by Max Frisch, a character acknowledges their lack of knowledge about art, which leads to a discussion about art appreciation. The other character shares her mother's belief that anyone, regardless of their background, can connect with art, except for those who are overly cultured and dismissive of less refined tastes. This conversation highlights the accessibility of art and how personal interpretation can transcend formal education. The exchange reflects a significant theme in the book regarding the nature of understanding and appreciating art. It suggests that genuine responses to art come from a sense of openness rather than elitism. The character's lighthearted remark about the mother's saying emphasizes the idea that art should be inclusive, inviting responses from all individuals, regardless of their cultural knowledge.

In "Homo Faber" by Max Frisch, a character acknowledges their lack of knowledge about art, leading to a discussion on art appreciation. The other character shares her mother’s belief that anyone, regardless of background, can connect with art, except the overly cultured and dismissive. This conversation showcases the accessibility of art and the idea that personal interpretation can transcend formal education.

The exchange reflects a key theme in the book concerning understanding and appreciating art. It suggests that genuine responses to art arise from openness rather than elitism, with the character's remark about the mother’s saying emphasizing that art should be inclusive and inviting to all individuals, regardless of their cultural expertise.

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