Art Quote by Matt Groening
“I think in daily newspapers, the way comic strips are treated, it's as if newspaper publishers are going out of their way to kill the medium. They're printing the comics so small that most strips are just talking heads, and if you look back at the glory days of comic strips, you can see that they were showcases for some of the best pop art ever to come out.”
About This Quote
He argues that modern newspaper layouts shrink comic strips, reducing their artistic impact and turning them into mere dialogue boxes.
In simple terms: Newspapers shrink comics, killing their artistic value.
Key Takeaway
Advocate for larger, higher‑quality comic presentations.
Themes
media
art
culture
commercialism
Mood
frustrated
concerned
critical
Type
observational
critical
analytical
When to use this quote
- newspaper design
- comic publishing
- art criticism
- reader engagement
Key Concepts
visual storytelling
media economics
censorship
Questions to Reflect On
- How could newspapers balance space constraints with preserving comic art?
- What alternatives exist for comic creators to reach audiences?
A Different Perspective
Print size limits may be driven by cost, not intent to kill the medium.
