Class Quote by Imogen Cunningham
“I told the students that whatever they did in class was for the wastebasket.”
About This Quote
Source Lecture: Photography Class, 1952
Students were told their class work was disposable, emphasizing the value of learning through trial and error.
In simple terms: Class work was meant to be discarded.
Key Takeaway
Embrace failure as learning.
Themes
education
creativity
process
Mood
thoughtful
encouraging
Type
educational
inspirational
When to use this quote
- art school
- studio practice
- creative experimentation
Key Concepts
experimental learning
risk taking
Questions to Reflect On
- How does failure improve skill?
- What value lies in discarded work?
A Different Perspective
Disregarding effort can demotivate.
