Art Quote by Richard Schickel
“He was the first to conceive of movies as an art form. His belief was that if the traditional art form would not find room for him, then he would make an art form of his own.”
About This Quote
Source Book: The Story of Film, 1995
An innovator can create a new artistic medium when existing ones exclude them.
In simple terms: Make your own art form if denied.
Key Takeaway
Create new platforms for expression.
Themes
creativity
innovation
artistic freedom
Mood
reflective
determined
Type
historical
inspirational
When to use this quote
- independent filmmaking
- digital content creation
- self‑publishing
Key Concepts
Media theory
cultural entrepreneurship
Questions to Reflect On
- What barriers can inspire new art forms?
- How do you sustain a new medium?
A Different Perspective
New media may lack infrastructure and audience.
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