20th century Quote by Philip Pearlstein
“The effort of painting from life has cost my models a great deal of physical discomfort, and cost me a great deal of money in model fees... I have wanted to make the camera obsolete... because, in my reading about early 20th century art, I found that the most frequently used argument made in favor of abstraction was that the camera made realist painting obsolete.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Forum Magazine, 1995
He critiques abstraction, arguing the camera's realism challenged painting, prompting a desire to make the camera obsolete.
In simple terms: Challenges realism with abstraction.
Key Takeaway
Explore new artistic methods.
Themes
art
abstraction
technology
Mood
reflective
critical
Type
philosophical
artistic
When to use this quote
- painting practice
- art education
- exhibition planning
Key Concepts
photography impact
artistic intent
Questions to Reflect On
- How does technology shape artistic choices?
- Can abstraction coexist with realism?
A Different Perspective
Abstraction may limit representational skill.
