When you stop doing something, it doesn't mean you are rejecting the previous work. That's the mistake; it's not rejecting it, it's saying, 'I have exploited it enough now and I wish to take a look at another corner.'
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Who would have thought that the telephone would bring back drawing?
Interpretation
What this quote means
The quote implies that technology, like the telephone, can inspire creativity and reawaken traditional artistic practices.
David Hockney's quote reflects on the unexpected ways in which technology can influence art. He suggests that innovations such as the telephone, while primarily a communications tool, can also serve to revive older art forms, such as drawing, by allowing artists to connect, share, and inspire one another. This illustrates how different mediums and tools can contribute to the evolution and resurgence of artistic expression.
Themes
TelephoneDrawingArtTechnologyCreativity
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in an art class to encourage students to explore how modern tools can inspire traditional art forms.
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