Artist Quote by Eugenio Montale
“Today not even a universal fire could make the torrential poetic production of our time disappear. But it is exactly a question of production, that is, of hand-made products which are subject to the laws of taste and fashion.”
About This Quote
Source Poem: "The Burning of the Sun" by Eugenio Montale, 1971
The quote suggests that even catastrophic events cannot erase the intense creative output of an era, which is driven by handcrafted, taste‑bound works.
In simple terms: Creative output endures despite disaster, shaped by taste and fashion.
Key Takeaway
Recognize the resilience of artistic production.
Themes
creativity
culture
resilience
Mood
reflective
thoughtful
Type
literary
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art exhibitions
- fashion design
- literary criticism
- cultural policy
- media production
Key Concepts
aesthetic theory
production
fashion
hand‑craft
Questions to Reflect On
- How does taste influence what is produced?
- Can mass‑produced items have the same cultural weight?
A Different Perspective
May overlook the role of technology in modern production.
