Art Quote by Antony Armstrong-Jones, 1st Earl of Snowdon
“I'm very much against photographs being framed and treated with reverence and signed and sold as works of art. They aren't. They should be seen in a magazine or a book and then be used to wrap up the fish and chucked away.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Public statement on photography, 1970s
Photographs should be treated as functional images, not elevated to high art status.
In simple terms: Photos are practical, not sacred art.
Key Takeaway
Use photos plainly, avoid over‑valuation.
Themes
art
photography
culture
Mood
critical
contemplative
Type
cultural
philosophical
When to use this quote
- magazine layout
- book illustration
- gift wrapping
- advertising
Key Concepts
aesthetic
commercialism
value
Questions to Reflect On
- Why elevate some photos to art?
- How does context change perception?
A Different Perspective
Artistic value can be subjective; some see deep meaning in photos.
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