If the picture is not an artistic picture, it's show, like…
“If the picture is not an artistic picture, it's show, like television. Television series are very funny, but it's a collective production. An industrial art. A car is not made by a person, it's made by a group of creators, only to go to the market to buy your cigarettes. That is a car - they are not a big art, they are a little art.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
He contrasts mass‑produced media with authentic artistic creation, noting industrial processes dilute artistic value.
In simple terms: Mass media lacks the personal touch of true art.
Key Takeaway
Seek authenticity over mass production.
Themes
art
media
authenticity
industrialization
Mood
analytical
contemplative
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- film criticism
- creative collaboration
- consumer culture
Key Concepts
aesthetics
production theory
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines true art?
- Is mass production inherently less valuable?
A Different Perspective
Industrial art may still hold cultural significance despite mass production.