"It's an old ploy of the bourgeoisie. They keep a standing 'art' to defend their collapsing culture"
- George Grosz
About this Quote
This quote by George Grosz is describing making use of art as a tool of the bourgeoisie, or the upper class, to keep their power and impact. Grosz is recommending that the bourgeoisie use art as a method to safeguard their culture, which is in a state of decline. He suggests that the bourgeoisie usage art to sidetrack from the reality of their falling apart culture and to maintain their power and influence. Grosz is likewise recommending that art is used as a method to manipulate the general public and to control the narrative. By utilizing art to promote their own values and suitables, the bourgeoisie can shape popular opinion and maintain their power. Grosz's quote is a criticism of the bourgeoisie and their usage of art as a tool to keep their power and influence. He is suggesting that art is being used as a way to sidetrack from the truth of their crumbling culture and to control the general public.
This quote is written / told by George Grosz between July 26, 1893 and July 6, 1959. He/she was a famous Artist from Germany.
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