Artist Quote by George Bernard Shaw
“If more than ten percent of the public likes a painting, it should be burned.”
About This Quote
Source Play: Arms and the Man, 1894
If a minority enjoys something, it shouldn't be celebrated; popularity shouldn't dictate artistic value.
In simple terms: Popularity shouldn't decide art's worth.
Key Takeaway
Judge art by merit, not majority taste.
Themes
art
popularity
taste
critique
Mood
skeptical
critical
Type
philosophical
satirical
When to use this quote
- museum curation
- public art funding
- media reviews
- social media trends
Key Concepts
subjectivity
cultural standards
Questions to Reflect On
- Should art be judged by experts or the public?
- Can minority opinions shape cultural standards?
A Different Perspective
Artistic value can be independent of mass approval.
