The critic interested in a novel manifestation holds his criteria and taste in reserve. Since they were formed upon yesterday's art, he does not assume that they are ready-made for today.
One way to cope with the provocations of novel art is to rest firm and maintain solid standards... set by the critic's long-practiced taste and by hi… - Leo Steinberg
One way to cope with the provocations of novel art is to rest firm and maintain solid standards... set by the critic's long-practiced taste and by hi…
- Leo Steinberg
...it is in the nature of original contemporary art to present itself as a bad risk. And we the public...should be proud of being in this predicament… - Leo Steinberg
...it is in the nature of original contemporary art to present itself as a bad risk. And we the public...should be proud of being in this predicament…
All art is infested by other art. - Leo Steinberg
All art is infested by other art.
Whatever else art is good for, its chief effectiveness lies in propagating more art. - Leo Steinberg
Whatever else art is good for, its chief effectiveness lies in propagating more art.
If a work of art or a new style disturbs you, then it is probably good work. If you hate it, it is probably great. - Leo Steinberg
If a work of art or a new style disturbs you, then it is probably good work. If you hate it, it is probably great.
The critic interested in a novel manifestation holds his criteria and taste in reserve. Since they were formed upon yesterday's art, he does not assu… - Leo Steinberg
The critic interested in a novel manifestation holds his criteria and taste in reserve. Since they were formed upon yesterday's art, he does not assu…
One of the things I find most mysterious in Picasso's work is what I would call the 'unlocation of place. - Leo Steinberg
One of the things I find most mysterious in Picasso's work is what I would call the 'unlocation of place.
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