Art Quote by John Lahr
“The New Yorker's' drama critics have always had a comparable authority because, for the most part, the magazine made it a practice to employ critics who moonlighted in the arts. They worked both sides of the street, so to speak.”
About This Quote
Source Article: The New Yorker, 1990s, John Lahr
It notes that the magazine’s drama critics wielded authority because they were also practitioners in the arts.
In simple terms: Critics were also artists, giving them credibility.
Key Takeaway
Value dual expertise in criticism.
Themes
authority
criticism
art
journalism
expertise
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
journalistic
analytical
When to use this quote
- theatre reviews
- art journalism
- career paths
Key Concepts
media studies
cultural criticism
Questions to Reflect On
- Can dual roles compromise objectivity?
- How does insider knowledge affect critique?
A Different Perspective
Critics may be biased by their own artistic agendas.
