Artist Quote by Robert Hughes
“Perhaps the rhinos and she-crocodiles whose gyrations between Mortimer's and East Hampton gives us our vision of social eminence today are content to entrust their faces to Andy Warhol's mingily cosmetic Polaroidising, but one would bet they would rather go to Sargent.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Art Critique, 1995
High art is preferred over commercial pop, suggesting elite taste in visual culture.
In simple terms: People value serious art over flashy images.
Key Takeaway
Seek depth and authenticity in artistic choices.
Themes
art
culture
authenticity
elitism
Mood
analytical
reflective
Type
critical
artistic
When to use this quote
- museum visits
- art education
- curatorial work
Key Concepts
aesthetic value
cultural hierarchy
visual media
Questions to Reflect On
- What defines “high” art?
- How does commercial art influence society?
A Different Perspective
Popular art can also convey profound meaning.
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