Advertising is the greatest art form of the 20th century.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Advertising is elevated to the status of highest artistic achievement.
- In plain terms
- Ads are the best art of the century.
- What can you take from it?
- View ads as creative works.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- Is ads art?
- What makes it great?
Another view
Commercial motives often limit true artistic freedom.
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