Art Quote by Frank Trentmann
““Galbraith, tellingly, drew a line between ‘simple modes of enjoyment’ (he included here sport, food and houses as well as cars and sex) and more ‘esoteric’ ones such as music, fine art ‘and to some extent travel’. The first group required ‘little prior preparation of the subject for its highest enjoyment’ and was thus the target of ‘modern want creation’. The latter, by contrast, were more distinctly individual and had to be cultivated.””
About This Quote
Source Book: The Globalisation of Consumption, Frank Trentmann, 2006
People enjoy simple pleasures that need little preparation, while refined arts require personal cultivation and effort.
In simple terms: Simple joys need little prep; refined arts need effort.
Key Takeaway
Cultivate deeper experiences.
Themes
consumption
culture
refinement
Mood
contemplative
analytical
Type
observational
critical
When to use this quote
- daily leisure
- art appreciation
- travel planning
- culinary exploration
Key Concepts
sociology
psychology
Questions to Reflect On
- How do you balance simple and refined pleasures?
- What steps can you take to cultivate deeper appreciation?
A Different Perspective
Not all simple pleasures are inherently shallow; context matters.
