Who said "Art that is merely pleasing is not art."?

This quote is attributed to Max Horkheimer.

Art that is merely pleasing is not art. - Max Horkheimer

"Art that is merely pleasing is not art."

Max Horkheimer Art

Philosopher, Critical Theorist German 1895–1973

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