“Works of art in earlier tradition celebrated wealth. But wealth was then a symbol of a fixed social or divine order. Oil painting celebrated a new kind of wealth - which was dynamic and which found its only sanction in the supreme buying power of money. Thus painting itself had to be able to demonstrate the desirability of what can be bought lies in its intangibility, in how it will reward touch, the hand, of the owner.”
John Berger's influential book explores the relationship between seeing and understanding visual images, examining the historical and cultural contexts that shape our visual experiences. more
John Berger, born on November 5, 1926 and died on January 2, 2017, was a renowned British art critic and writer. His work spanned across various fields including painting, photography, and literature, known for his unique perspective and profound insights. more
“It is hard for a rich man to pass through the eye of a needle ― without high-priced legal help.”
“Rich men with titles could always be accommodated.”