Quote by Oscar Wilde

The fact is, the public make use of the classics of a country as a means of checking the progress of Art. They degrade the classics into authorities. They use them as bludgeons for preventing the free expression of Beauty in new forms.

The fact is, the public make use of the classics of a countr

Summary

This quote suggests that the public tends to rely on classic works of art as a measure of artistic progress, elevating them to the status of strict guidelines or rules. By treating classics as ultimate authorities, the public inhibits the creation and exploration of new artistic forms or expressions. Instead of encouraging the free expression of beauty in different and innovative ways, the public uses classics as a weapon to stifle artistic growth and diversity. The quote implies a need to break away from this restrictive mindset and allow for the evolution of art without being bound by the past.

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By Oscar Wilde

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