Quote by Northrop Frye

Popular art is normally decried as vulgar by the cultivated people of its time; then it loses favor with its original audience as a new generation grows up; then it begins to merge into the softer lighting of

Popular art is normally decried as vulgar by the cultivated

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nostalgia, and its strangeness is forgotten. This quote suggests that popular art is often disliked or dismissed by those considered cultured or sophisticated during its time. As time passes and a new generation emerges, the popularity of this art dwindles even further. Eventually, the art becomes associated with a sense of sentimental longing, losing its initial impact and eventually fading into obscurity. The quote emphasizes how the perception and appreciation of art change over time, highlighting the fleeting nature of artistic trends and tastes.

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