Film contains potentialities for the combination of all the arts such as Wagner never dreamt of.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Film offers a unique opportunity to merge multiple art forms in ways previously impossible.
- In plain terms
- Movies can mix all arts together in new ways.
- What can you take from it?
- New mediums unlock creative combinations.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- How does media change art?
- What arts should combine next?
Another view
Film may not surpass the depth of individual art forms.
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