--- title: "Meaning & Key Takeaway of: Detachment, lack of sentimentality…" description: "\"Detachment, lack of sentimentality, originality, a lot of things that sound rather empty. I know what they mean. Let's say, \"visual impact\" may not mea..." image: "https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ca0/walker-evans-14813_coherence_detachment-lack-of-sentimentality-origin_3173595.png" --- # Detachment, lack of sentimentality, originality, a lot of… ![“Detachment, lack of sentimentality, originality, a lot of things that sound rather empty. I know what they mean. Let's say, "visual impact" may not mean much to anybody. I could point it out though. I mean it's a quality that something has or does not have. Coherence. Well, some things are weak…” quote by Walker Evans](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ca0/walker-evans-14813_coherence_detachment-lack-of-sentimentality-origin_3173595.png) [Download](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ca0/walker-evans-14813_coherence_detachment-lack-of-sentimentality-origin_3173595.png) [Open image](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/i/ca0/walker-evans-14813_coherence_detachment-lack-of-sentimentality-origin_3173595.png) > “Detachment, lack of sentimentality, originality, a lot of things that sound rather empty. I know what they mean. Let's say, "visual impact" may not mean much to anybody. I could point it out though. I mean it's a quality that something has or does not have. Coherence. Well, some things are weak, some things are strong.” [Walker Evans](https://sms4smile.com/quotes/author/walker-evans/) ## About This Quote This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation. Quality in art involves coherence and impact, though some aspects may feel empty. **In simple terms:** Art quality is about coherence and impact. Key Takeaway Seek coherence and meaningful impact in work. Themes art criticism coherence impact sentimentality Mood analytical reflective Type critique philosophical When to use this quote - photography - creative critique - evaluating work - artistic standards Key Concepts visual impact quality assessment Questions to Reflect On - What defines visual impact for you? - How to balance sentimentality with originality? 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