Whatever they are, can Comics be "Art"? Of course they…
“Whatever they are, can Comics be "Art"? Of course they can. The "Art" in a piece is something independent of genre, form, or material. My feeling is that most paintings, most films, most music, most literature and, indeed, most comics fail as "Art." A masterpiece in any genre, form or material is equally "good." It's ridiculous to impose a hierarchy of value on art. The division between high and low art is one that cannot be defended because it has no correlation to aesthetic response.”
About This Quote
This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.
Artistic value is independent of medium; comics deserve equal artistic respect as any other form.
In simple terms: Comics can be art; medium doesn’t dictate quality.
Key Takeaway
Judge works by impact, not by format.
Themes
art
medium
valuation
culture
hierarchy
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
theoretical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- museum curation
- academic curricula
- public perception
- collector markets
Key Concepts
aesthetic theory
cultural criticism
media studies
Questions to Reflect On
- What criteria truly define “art”?
- How can we shift cultural hierarchies?
A Different Perspective
High‑low art distinctions persist in institutions.