Art Quote by Robert Motherwell
“It is the medium, or the specific configuration of the medium, that we call a work of art that brings feeling into being...”
About This Quote
Source Essay: Art and Its Medium, Robert Motherwell, 1955
Art’s material form shapes the emotional experience it conveys, not just the idea behind it.
In simple terms: The medium determines how feeling is expressed.
Key Takeaway
Consider how your medium shapes your message.
Themes
art
emotion
materiality
Mood
reflective
analytical
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- painting
- sculpture
- digital media
- performance
- installation
Key Concepts
aesthetics
phenomenology
Questions to Reflect On
- How does your chosen medium affect audience emotion?
- Can you separate idea from material?
A Different Perspective
The concept can be limited by audience perception of the medium.
