No doubt the artist is the child of his time; but woe to him if he is also its disciple, or even its favorite.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Artists belong to their era but should not blindly follow its trends.
- In plain terms
- You are part of your time, but do not just copy what it likes.
- What can you take from it?
- Stay true to your vision over popular taste.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Are you following trends or setting them?
- How do you balance context and vision?
Another view
Ignoring all context can make work irrelevant.
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