Quote by John Ciardi

Modern art is what happens when painters stop looking at girls and persuade themselves they have a better idea.

Modern art is what happens when painters stop looking at gir

Summary

This quote, most likely attributed to John Ciardi, humorously highlights a shift in artistic focus during the era of modern art. It suggests that modern art emerged when painters decided to shift their gaze away from traditional subjects like female models and instead embrace innovative ideas and concepts. By implying that painters convince themselves of having a superior idea, the quote playfully challenges the notion that modern art is an intentional departure from conventional aesthetics and subject matter in favor of more abstract and conceptual art forms.

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By John Ciardi

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