Somewhere along the line a convention developed that the opening of a film was just a laundry list of credits. There was no incentive to complicate an area that was settled.
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I want to make beautiful things, even if nobody cares.
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote expresses a desire to create art for its own sake, regardless of public appreciation or validation.
Saul Bass emphasizes the intrinsic value of creating beauty through art, suggesting that the process and personal fulfillment of making beautiful things are more important than whether or not they receive recognition or appreciation from others. This perspective highlights the significance of artistic expression as a means of self-actualization and personal joy, rather than a pursuit for external validation.
Themes
ArtBeautyCreationExpressionIntrinsic Value
In practice
Example use cases
This quote could be used in an art class to inspire students to focus on their creative process rather than external validation.
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My initial thoughts about what a title can do was to set mood and the prime underlying core of the film's story, to express the story in some metaphorical way. I saw the title as a way of conditioning the audience, so that when the film actually began, viewers would already have an emotional resonance with it.
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My work on titles was a marvelous opportunity to learn about filmmaking. I think I touched on just about every aspect of the process, both creative and technical. And I worked with many wonderful people.
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When I provided the disembodied arm as the logo for 'The Man With the Golden Arm,' it was the first time an advertising-publicity campaign was based on a single symbol. Until then film companies used a variety of symbols and photographs to cover all bets. The concept of using one logo was mine and Otto Preminger's.
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