“It is an old trick. The playgoer who does not like dirty plays is denounced as a prude; the music-lover who resents cacophony is told he is a pedant; and in all these matters the final crushing blow administered to the man of discrimination is the ascription to him of a hidebound prejudice against things that are new because they are new.”
This book delves into the fundamental principles of art and how they relate to the common experiences and perceptions of individuals. more
Royal Cortissoz was an American art critic renowned for his insights into modern art and architecture. His writing style was distinctive and had a profound impact on the art world. more
“If you race merely for the tributes from others, you will be at the mercy of their expectations.”
“My fishing hole is deader than...a dead thing that's dead.”
“You can do anything as long as you have the passion, the drive, the focus, and the support.”