Forget Quote by Anthony Hopkins
“People forget that Mozart wrote for commissions. There's a thing in psychology where they think if it's popular, it can't be serious.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: BBC Radio 4, 2015
Highlights that popular works can be serious; commissions don't diminish artistry.
In simple terms: Popular doesn't mean shallow; commissions are fine.
Judge art by merit, not popularity.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- music criticism
- art evaluation
- cultural perception
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you assess artistic value?
- Can popularity coexist with depth?
Commissioned pieces may be constrained by patron demands.