"The cult of individuality and personality, which promotes painters and poets only to promote itself, is really a business. The greater the 'genius' of the personage, the greater the profit"
- George Grosz
About this Quote
This quote by George Grosz is a critique of the contemporary cult of uniqueness and character. He is suggesting that this cult is not about promoting painters and poets for their art, however rather for its own gain. Grosz is indicating that the more 'genius' a personage is, the more cash the cult of individuality and character will make. He is recommending that this cult is a service, which it is making use of the talents of painters and poets for its own gain. Grosz is likewise suggesting that this cult is not thinking about the art itself, however rather in the money it can make from it. He is suggesting that this cult is not about promoting art, however rather about exploiting it for its own gain. Grosz is criticizing this cult for its lack of authentic appreciation for art and its focus on generating income.
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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