--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: In the case of an artistic practice that…" description: "\"“In the case of an artistic practice that performs female narcissism..., the threat lies in its making superfluous the arbiters of artistic value. Alre..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/530/amelia-jones-95074_art_in-the-case-of-an-artistic-practice-that_543756.jpg" --- # In the case of an artistic practice that performs female… ![“In the case of an artistic practice that performs female narcissism..., the threat lies in its making superfluous the arbiters of artistic value. Already presuming her desirability, [she] obviates the modern critical system; loving herself, she needs no confirmation of her artistic 'value” quote by Amelia Jones](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/530/amelia-jones-95074_art_in-the-case-of-an-artistic-practice-that_543756.jpg) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/530/amelia-jones-95074_art_in-the-case-of-an-artistic-practice-that_543756.jpg) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/530/amelia-jones-95074_art_in-the-case-of-an-artistic-practice-that_543756.jpg) > ““In the case of an artistic practice that performs female narcissism..., the threat lies in its making superfluous the arbiters of artistic value. Already presuming her desirability, \[she\] obviates the modern critical system; loving herself, she needs no confirmation of her artistic 'value”” Amelia Jones ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. A critique of female artistic narcissism that challenges traditional value systems and seeks self‑validation. **In simple terms:** Female artists may reject external validation. Key Takeaway Validate artistic worth internally. Themes art gender self‑validation critique narcissism Mood critical analytical feminist Type Art:1 Artist:1 Narcissism:1 Artistic Value:1 Artistic Practice:1 Narcissism Threat:0 Female Narcissism:1 When to use this quote - artistic practice - academic discourse - personal creation Key Concepts feminist theory artistic autonomy cultural critique Questions to Reflect On - How can artists balance self‑love and critique? - What structures influence artistic value? 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