Ben Shahn "On Nonconformity" (1956/7)
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Conformity is a mood and an atmosphere, a failure of hope or belief or rebellion.
— Ben Shahn on Conformity
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About Ben Shahn
Ben Shahn (September 12, 1898 – March 14, 1969) was an American artist. He is best known for his works of social realism, his left-wing political views, and his series of lectures published as The Shape of Content.
About Ben Shahn
Ben Shahn (September 12, 1898 – March 14, 1969) was an American artist. He is best known for his works of social realism, his left-wing political views, and his series of lectures published as The Shape of Content.
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