The critic interested in a novel manifestation holds his criteria and taste in reserve. Since they were formed upon yesterday's art, he does not assume that they are ready-made for today. — Leo Steinberg Copy Share Image
One way to cope with the provocations of novel art is to rest firm and maintain solid standards... set by the critic's long-practiced taste and by his conviction that only those innovations will be significant which promote the established direction… — Leo Steinberg Copy Share Image
Whatever else art is good for, its chief effectiveness lies in propagating more art. — Leo Steinberg Copy Share Image
The critic interested in a novel manifestation holds his criteria and taste in reserve. Since they were formed upon yesterday's art, he does not… — Leo Steinberg Copy Share Image
One way to cope with the provocations of novel art is to rest firm and maintain solid standards... set by the critic's long-practiced taste… — Leo Steinberg Copy Share Image
...it is in the nature of original contemporary art to present itself as a bad risk. And we the public...should be proud of being… — Leo Steinberg Copy Share Image
One of the things I find most mysterious in Picasso's work is what I would call the 'unlocation of place. — Leo Steinberg Copy Share Image
If a work of art or a new style disturbs you, then it is probably good work. If you hate it, it is probably… — Leo Steinberg Copy Share Image
