Ads are the cave art of the twentieth century.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Modern ads function like ancient cave paintings to convey tribal stories.
- In plain terms
- Ads are like old cave art.
- What can you take from it?
- See ads as cultural stories.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What story do ads tell?
- How are ads like art?
Another view
Ads aim to sell more than convey art.
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