Quote by Camille Anna Paglia

Popular culture is the new Babylon, into which so much art and intellect now flow. It is our imperial sex theater, supreme temple of the western eye. We live in the age of idols. The pagan past, never dead, flames again in our mystic hierarchies of stardom.

Popular culture is the new Babylon, into which so much art a

Summary

This quote highlights how popular culture has become a dominant force in modern society. It compares it to Babylon, a symbol of excess and indulgence, suggesting that popular culture now serves as a hub for art and intellect. It further portrays popular culture as a provocative and influential spectacle, often fixated on sex and idolization. By referencing the pagan past and its hierarchies of worship, the quote implies that our current fascination with celebrities and stardom reflects a revival of ancient, mythical practices.

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