Art Quote by Arthur Machen
““I cared nothing; my point of view in that instance, as in all others like it, was, that if the paper chose to send an outsider and an ignoramus to criticise works of art - especially the works of a new and tentative and experimental school - then, on the head of the paper let the just doom fall.””
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Critic’s Dilemma, 1910
He suggests that critics often attack new, experimental art out of bias, and that such attacks are unjustified.
In simple terms: Critics may unfairly target new art.
Key Takeaway
Question skepticism toward biased criticism.
Themes
art criticism
bias
experimental art
Mood
defensive
skeptical
Type
analytical
critical
When to use this quote
- literary reviews
- gallery openings
- academic seminars
- art school critiques
Key Concepts
subjectivity
authority
conformity
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you recognize constructive criticism?
- When should you defend new ideas?
A Different Perspective
Critics sometimes provide valuable perspective despite bias.
