Quote by Tom Stoppard

It is not hard to understand modern art. If it hangs on a wall it's a painting, and if you can walk around it it's a sculpture.

It is not hard to understand modern art. If it hangs on a wa

Summary

This quote humorously simplifies the concept of understanding modern art. By stating that if a piece hangs on a wall, it is a painting, and if one can walk around it, it is a sculpture, the quote suggests that categorizing art based on its medium and physical presence is an easy way to comprehend it. However, this explanation overlooks the depth, complexity, and subjective interpretations that modern art often encompasses, highlighting the simplicity of its interpretation.

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By Tom Stoppard

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