If we are to change our world view, images have to change. The artist now has a very important job to do. He's not a little peripheral figure entertaining rich people, he's really needed.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Artists are essential for changing world views through images and should be seen as important rather than peripheral.
- In plain terms
- Artists are needed to change how we see the world through images.
- What can you take from it?
- Recognize artists as vital to changing societal perspectives.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Why do artists need support?
- How do images change the world?
Another view
Artists are not always central to societal change.
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