“An artist must be a reactionary. He has to stand out against the tenor [group think] of the age and not go flopping along. By doing this he helps us to question and reassess our past, present and future situations, our assumptions and our options.”
Quote by Evelyn Waugh
Author
Evelyn Waugh
British writer known for his satirical and humorous style, with notable works including 'Vile Bodies' and 'Brideshead Revisited'. Waugh is renowned for his profound insights into 20th-century British society and culture. more
You May Also Like
Source: Dorothy Parker
Source: Modern Painters: (pt.4) Modern painters of many things
Source: Omnipotent Government: The Rise of the Total State and Total War
“...Any authentic creation is a gift to the future.”
Source: The Myth of Sisyphus: And Other Essays
“If the real world is orange juice, then art is like orange-juice concentrate.”
“He has found his style, when he cannot do otherwise.”
Source: Paul Klee