Art Quote by William Morris
“So long as the system of competition in the production and exchange of the means of life goes on, the degradation of the arts will go on; and if that system is to last for ever, then art is doomed, and will surely die; that is to say, civilization will die.”
About This Quote
Source Book: News from Nowhere, 1890, William Morris
Capitalist competition degrades art, leading to cultural decline
In simple terms: Competition harms art, threatens civilization
Key Takeaway
Support arts beyond market forces
Themes
art
economics
culture
civilization
competition
Mood
reflective
somber
Type
philosophical
critical
When to use this quote
- policy making
- education
- community arts
- funding
- public discourse
Key Concepts
marxist critique
cultural decay
artistic value
Questions to Reflect On
- What models protect art from market pressures?
- Can art survive under capitalism?
A Different Perspective
Art can thrive with alternative economies
