..there has been 32 isms since the advent of cubism, yet after all there are essentially the same two old strings, the Romantic and the Classical. We've just be confused by the storm. Science and psychology have played a great part to say nothing of sex.

Summary

This quote suggests that despite the proliferation of artistic movements (isms) since the emergence of cubism, there are ultimately only two fundamental sources of inspiration: the Romantic and the Classical. The quote further implies that society's confusion and changing perspectives have been influenced by various factors such as science, psychology, and sexuality. It implies that these influences have shaped and altered artistic expression over time while the essential underlying principles of the Romantic and Classical traditions persist.

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