Art Quote by Jerry Saltz
“Pictures artists staged their own images or copied or cut out others already in existence. The viewer took them in separately, in sometimes paradoxical waves: an original image, then the manipulations of it, then the places where image and idea intersected. This created a crucial perceptual glitch that irony and understanding filled.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Art Criticism, The New Yorker, 2005
Artists manipulate existing visuals, prompting viewers to experience layered meanings and ironic perception glitches.
In simple terms: Artists remix images, causing viewers to notice irony and deeper meaning.
Key Takeaway
Observe how altered images reveal hidden commentary.
Themes
art
irony
perception
visual culture
Mood
thoughtful
analytical
Type
critical
interpretive
When to use this quote
- gallery visits
- digital media analysis
- creative workshops
Key Concepts
postmodernism
semiotics
intertextuality
Questions to Reflect On
- How does remixing challenge authenticity?
- What role does irony play in visual critique?
A Different Perspective
The effect depends on viewers' familiarity with originals.
