America Quote by Carlisle Floyd
“The artist is something of an outsider in America. I have always felt that America does not value its artists, certainly not in the sense that the Europeans do.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: The Outsider Artist in America, 1995
American culture often overlooks its artists, valuing commercial success over creative expression.
In simple terms: America undervalues artists compared to Europe.
Key Takeaway
Recognize and support artistic contributions.
Themes
art
culture
valuation
outsider
America
Mood
reflective
critical
thoughtful
Type
observational
analytical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- museum curation
- art education
- public funding
- community art projects
Key Concepts
cultural criticism
artist identity
social neglect
Questions to Reflect On
- How can societies better value artistic work?
- What role does funding play in artistic recognition?
A Different Perspective
Artists may still thrive despite lack of mainstream appreciation.
![“There is something very special about this part of the world [U.S], which is the openness and the curiosity and the lack of prejudice and the lack of generally accepted norms as to what art should be and how an artist's career should go and all that.” quote by Esa-Pekka Salonen](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/503/esa-pekka-salonen-8409_accepted_there-is-something-very-special-about-th_45594.jpg)
![“I'll smoke, I'll cough, I'll get the tumors, I'll die, deal? Thank you America. [salutes]” quote by Bill Hicks](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/3d2/bill-hicks-970_america_i-ll-smoke-i-ll-cough-i-ll-get-the-tumor_655.jpg)
