Art Quote by Marshall McLuhan
“Artists in various fields are always the first to discover how to enable one medium or to release the power of another.”
About This Quote
Source Book: Understanding Media: The Extensions of Man, 1964
Artists pioneer the use of new media, revealing possibilities that later become mainstream.
In simple terms: Artists lead in discovering and unlocking new media.
Embrace new tools early.
Themes
Mood
Type
When to use this quote
- advertising
- film production
- digital art
- music sampling
Key Concepts
Questions to Reflect On
- How can creators balance experimentation with accessibility?
- What risks arise from being first to adopt?
Early adoption may overlook practical limitations and audience readiness.