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Today's theme is somewhat political.
To see Mr. Glaser's posters, go to Milton Glaser.
Read his essay 10 Things I Have Learned.
I especially like Mr. Glaser's concept of continuous transgression.
I quote it in Mistakes in my PATH book.
Jim
Art and Propaganda by Milton Glaser
A while ago, I was looking for a definition of art's purpose. I came across one that I liked; in fact, I liked it so much that I used it for the title of a film that was made about my work.
It's from Horace, the Roman philosopher and critic, who wrote, "The purpose of art is to inform and delight."
I've been thinking about the purpose of art all my life and Horace helped me to arrive at an understanding.
Art is a survival mechanism for the human species.
Otherwise, it never would have lasted so long.
Milton Glaser
