Amount Quote by Oscar Wilde
“There should be a law that no ordinary newspaper should be allowed to write about art. The harm they do by their foolish and random writing it would be impossible to overestimate--not to the artist but to the public… Without them we would judge a man simply by his work; but at present the newspapers are trying hard to induce the public to judge a sculptor, for instance, never by his statues but by the way he treats his wife; a painter by the amount of his income and a poet by the colour of his necktie.”
About This Quote
Newspapers should not critique art, as their superficial judgments mislead the public and harm artists.
In simple terms: Press should avoid shallow art criticism that misleads.
Key Takeaway
Limit media influence on artistic evaluation.
Themes
media criticism
art criticism
public perception
Mood
critical
analytical
Type
critical
philosophical
When to use this quote
- art reviews
- media literacy
- public opinion
- artist reputation
Key Concepts
cultural criticism
ethics
Questions to Reflect On
- Should art be judged solely on work?
- How can media responsibly cover art?
A Different Perspective
Press may still need to discuss art responsibly.
