Art Quote by John Waters
“I like film books at the bottom of the barrel and art books at the top. 'The Ghastly One,' by Jimmy McDonough, is a hilarious biography of one of the most hideous directors who ever picked up a movie camera - Andy Milligan.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Ghastly One by Jimmy McDonough, 2010
He values low‑brow film literature and high‑brow art literature, highlighting a preference for the unconventional in cinema and the refined in visual arts.
In simple terms: He likes cheap film books, fancy art books.
Key Takeaway
Embrace contrasting tastes.
Themes
culture
taste
art
film
contrasts
Mood
playful
reflective
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- collecting books
- curating libraries
- discussing media preferences
- teaching art history
- writing reviews
Key Concepts
Aesthetic hierarchy
genre appreciation
Questions to Reflect On
- What does this contrast reveal about your own aesthetic values?
- How can you balance appreciation for both low and high art?
A Different Perspective
May overlook value in mainstream works.
![“Maybe I'll just write books. I'd like to make another movie, but I don't want to go back and [do] what they want you to do, to make it for a million dollars. I did that. I don't need a lot, but I need what I used to get, and they don't give you that anymore.” quote by John Waters](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/img-quotes/4d4/john-waters-751_book_maybe-i-ll-just-write-books-i-d-like-to_139629.jpg)
