My notion about any artist is that we honor him best by reading him, by playing his music, by seeing his plays or by looking at his pictures. We don't need to fall all over ourselves with adjectives and epithets. Let's play him more.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Respecting an artist involves engaging with their work rather than just praising them verbally.
- In plain terms
- The best honor for art is to consume it, not just praise it.
- What can you take from it?
- Action speaks louder than adjectives in appreciating art.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How do you honor art?
- Is praise enough?
Another view
Criticism and praise also have value in interpreting art.
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