Art Quote by Edward Weston
“Modern Art is being used to index me. Surely it was a source but photographers have influenced Modern Art quite as deeply as they have been influenced, maybe more. Anyway painters don't have a copyright on M. A. We were all born in the same upheaval.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: "Modern Art and Photography", 1935
The author argues that modern art and photography are deeply intertwined, influencing each other, and that artistic creation is a shared response to cultural upheaval.
In simple terms: Modern art and photography shape each other, born from shared historical change.
Key Takeaway
Recognize mutual influence in creative fields.
Themes
art
photography
influence
culture
history
Mood
analytical
thoughtful
critical
Type
artistic
historical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- gallery curation
- photography exhibition
- art education
- collaborative projects
- cultural analysis
Key Concepts
interdependence
creative dialogue
shared upheaval
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines originality in intertwined mediums?
- How does shared history affect artistic identity?
A Different Perspective
Attribution of influence can be subjective and contested.
![“There are a lot of photographers who have influenced me; some of the great ones, like Herb Ritts, Helmut Newton, and [Alfred] Stieglitz. I draw from all of them. You're supposed to steal from the good ones.” quote by Leonard Nimoy](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d1a/leonard-nimoy-4535_draws_there-are-a-lot-of-photographers-who-hav_1267156.jpg)
