Art Quote by Ad Reinhardt
“I taught a lot of art history, especially Chinese, Japanese, and Indian. But the painting classes came back. The nudes came back. Not so much the still lifes. So now our department is the worst department, partly because it has the worst facilities.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Department Discussion, date unknown
The speaker reflects on curriculum changes, noting a shift back to painting and nudes, and criticizes poor facilities making the department undesirable.
In simple terms: Curriculum shifted back to painting and nudes, facilities are bad.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for better resources and balanced curriculum.
Themes
art education
curriculum
facilities
department challenges
Mood
frustrated
critical
reflective
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- faculty meetings
- budget planning
- facility upgrades
- student recruitment
- curriculum redesign
Key Concepts
institutional neglect
resource allocation
disciplinary focus
Questions to Reflect On
- How can departments balance tradition and modern needs?
- What steps can improve facilities quickly?
A Different Perspective
Even with improved facilities, faculty may resist change.
