Art Quote by Alice Roberts
“I usually turn over when ads appear on television. But - very rarely - I am gripped by a particularly beautiful one, and wonder if art historians of the future will point to these televisual delights as our best art.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio 4, "The Life Scientific", 2019
She reflects that rare, beautiful TV ads may be seen as future art, highlighting the blurred line between commerce and aesthetics.
In simple terms: TV ads can be art.
Key Takeaway
Consider the artistic value of commercials.
Themes
art
media
perception
future
culture
Mood
contemplative
curious
Type
philosophical
observational
When to use this quote
- advertising analysis
- art education
- media curation
- cultural heritage
- public discourse
Key Concepts
aesthetics
cultural criticism
media theory
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you decide when a commercial becomes art?
- What criteria would future historians use?
A Different Perspective
Not all ads achieve artistic merit; many remain purely commercial.
