Artistic Quote by Robert Barry
“I think words speak to us even though they may be written on a wall. So we hear them in our mind. We say it to ourselves. But they are also visual things. You draw them. They are designed. They are colored. They have a certain size. I put them in a certain place. So they are objects that have to be - artistic decisions have to be made in terms of the color and the size and the line and whatever.”
About This Quote
Source Interview: Art Talk with Robert Barry, 2015
Words function both as auditory symbols and visual objects, influencing perception through design choices like color, size, and placement.
In simple terms: Words are both heard and seen, shaped by artistic design.
Key Takeaway
Consider how visual design alters meaning.
Themes
language
design
perception
art
communication
Mood
contemplative
creative
Type
observational
analytical
When to use this quote
- graphic design
- advertising
- public signage
- educational materials
Key Concepts
semiotics
visual rhetoric
cognitive framing
Questions to Reflect On
- How does visual styling affect your interpretation?
- What design elements reinforce or undermine meaning?
A Different Perspective
Design choices can distract from or distort the intended message.
