Art Quote by Wyndham Lewis (1882â1957
“What every artist should try to prevent is the car, in whichis our civilized life, plunging over the side of the precipicethe exhibitionist extremist promoter driving the whole bag of tricks into a nihilistic nothingness or zero.”
About This Quote
Source Essay: “The Car” by Wyndham Lewis, 1930s
The artist must avoid being consumed by the mechanistic, nihilistic trends of modern civilization that erase creativity.
In simple terms: Resist the dehumanizing forces of modernity.
Key Takeaway
Preserve artistic integrity against mechanization.
Themes
art
modernity
nihilism
creativity
Mood
critical
contemplative
serious
Type
cultural
philosophical
When to use this quote
- urban life
- media saturation
- technological overload
- artistic practice
Key Concepts
existentialism
cultural critique
industrialization
Questions to Reflect On
- How can you maintain creativity amid technological pressure?
- What aspects of modern life threaten artistic authenticity?
A Different Perspective
Balancing engagement with modern tools while retaining humanity is challenging.
