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“I regard photography and film simply as new technical means which painters must absolutely make use of, just as from time out of mind they have made use of brush, charcoal and color. It is certain, however, that photography and film must become as evocative for the sensibility as pencil, charcoal…” quote by Kazimir Malevich
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“I regard photography and film simply as new technical means which painters must absolutely make use of, just as from time out of mind they have made use of brush, charcoal and color. It is certain, however, that photography and film must become as evocative for the sensibility as pencil, charcoal and brush. (1927)”

Kazimir Malevich

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Source Essay: On Photography and Film, Kazimir Malevich, 1927

Artists should adopt new media like photography and film as essential tools, just as they use traditional materials, to evoke sensibility.

In simple terms: New media are modern artistic tools.

Key Takeaway

Embrace new media in art.

Themes

innovation artistic evolution media integration

Mood

experimental

Type

artistic educational

When to use this quote

  • painting
  • film making
  • visual arts education

Key Concepts

technology visual language creative adaptation

Questions to Reflect On

  • What challenges arise when integrating new media?
  • How can artists maintain authenticity? new
A Different Perspective

Transition may be resisted by traditionalists, limiting adoption.

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