I find it hard to believe that the machine would go into the creative artist's hand even were that magic hand in true place. It has been too far exploited by industrialism and science at expense to art and true religion.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- The speaker doubts machines will serve true art due to their history of exploitation by industry and science.
- In plain terms
- Machines are not good for art because industry hurt art and religion.
- What can you take from it?
- Technology may struggle to serve creativity if it is rooted in industrial utility.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Can machines truly be creative?
- How does industry affect art?
Another view
Technology has also enabled new forms of art and expression.
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