Amazing Quote by Jake Barton
“The Hewitt sisters were these amazing - both sort of philanthropists and dilettantes who went out and single-handedly collected all of these of-the-moment designs in wallpaper and textiles and in graphic design in order to teach people about design.”
About This Quote
The Hewitt sisters, as philanthropist dilettantes, collected contemporary design to educate people.
In simple terms: Sisters gathered modern design for public teaching.
Key Takeaway
Use design as education.
Themes
design
philanthropy
education
Mood
enthusiastic
informative
Type
educational
historical
When to use this quote
- museums
- online courses
Key Concepts
art history
curation
Questions to Reflect On
- How can design be made accessible?
- What role does philanthropy play in art?
A Different Perspective
May oversimplify complex design history.
