A Race car is more beautiful than the Victory of Samotracia
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Compares a race car favorably to a classical sculpture.
- In plain terms
- A car is more beautiful than an old statue.
- What can you take from it?
- Industrial design can surpass classical art.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What is modern beauty?
- How do you compare art?
Another view
Classical art holds distinct cultural value.
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