I regard photography and film simply as new technical…
“I regard photography and film simply as new technical means which painters must absolutely make use of, just as from time out of mind they have made use of brush, charcoal and color. It is certain, however, that photography and film must become as evocative for the sensibility as pencil, charcoal and brush. (1927)”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Artists should adopt new media like photography and film as essential tools, just as they use traditional materials, to evoke sensibility.
In simple terms: New media are modern artistic tools.
Key Takeaway
Embrace new media in art.
Themes
innovation
artistic evolution
media integration
Mood
experimental
Type
artistic
educational
When to use this quote
- painting
- film making
- visual arts education
Key Concepts
technology
visual language
creative adaptation
Questions to Reflect On
- What challenges arise when integrating new media?
- How can artists maintain authenticity? new
A Different Perspective
Transition may be resisted by traditionalists, limiting adoption.