Accepting Quote by Gertrude Stein
“The contemporary thing in art and literature is the thing which doesn't make enough difference to the people of that generation so that they can accept it or reject it.”
About This Quote
Art that fails to impact its era may be ignored, highlighting the need for relevance.
In simple terms: Irrelevant art is often dismissed.
Key Takeaway
Create work that resonates with your time.
Themes
art
culture
relevance
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- marketing
- education
- public policy
- creative projects
Key Concepts
aesthetics
social critique
history
Questions to Reflect On
- What makes art meaningful today?
- How can you balance timelessness with contemporary relevance?
A Different Perspective
May sacrifice innovation for immediate appeal.
![“To be contemporary actually means to be an artist. [But] I do not feel contemporary in my work. I perceive my work as old-fashioned. It does not have a frame of actuality in our time or locality.” quote by Odd Nerdrum](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/d01/odd-nerdrum-27218_actuality_to-be-contemporary-actually-means-to-be_2644626.jpg)
![“What is the answer?" [ I [Alice B Toklas] was silent ] In that case, what is the question?” quote by Gertrude Stein](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/eec/gertrude-stein-667_last-words_what-is-the-answer-i-alice-b-toklas-was_43063.jpg)
