The magazine MAQ February 2019 February 2019 | Page 185

MAQ Magazine n. 10 / February 2019

Background image: Painting by Antonio Meneghetti

What remains for me from Meneghetti indisputable? This, among other things, is his theory of schizophrenic art. Briefly: we are talking about specific creativity, often completely (or not quite) healthy and even recognized as great masters (see Antonio Meneghetti, "CINEMA, THEATER, UNCONSCIOUS"). This art does not induce a person to feel the joy of the life process, admire it, strive for positive development, but, on the contrary, causes destruction, decadent mood and provokes the destruction of the viewer's personality.

And yet, a quote from Meneghetti: "No one will ever forgive you for your greatness." Greatness in whatever it is. Yes, alas, for the egoistic beginning in any person is strong. And that's fine. Therefore, do not suffer much from the slander of the spiteful critics.