Chilly Quote by Lucy R. Lippard

“Despite having been awarded the dubious honor of arthood, all photography is still perceived as having one foot in the real world, a toe in the chilly waters of verisimilitude, no matter how often it is demonstrated that photographs can and do lie.” quote by Lucy R. Lippard — Download Open image

“Despite having been awarded the dubious honor of arthood, all photography is still perceived as having one foot in the real world, a toe in the chilly waters of verisimilitude, no matter how often it is demonstrated that photographs can and do lie.”

Lucy R. Lippard

About This Quote

Source Essay: “The Photograph as Truth?” 1975

Photographs claim realism but can be deceptive; they straddle truth and illusion.

In simple terms: Photos mix truth and illusion.

Key Takeaway

Question the authenticity of images.

Themes

art truth perception

Mood

critical skeptical

Type

analytical philosophical

When to use this quote

journalism
social media
historical documentation

Key Concepts

visual epistemology media criticism

Questions to Reflect On

How do you verify a photo’s authenticity?
What impact does photographic deception have on society?

A Different Perspective

Images can be manipulated, eroding trust.

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