When words such as painting and sculpture are used, they connote a whole tradition and imply a consequent acceptance of this tradition, thus placing limitations on the artist who would be reluctant to make art that goes beyond the limitations.

Artists of many diverse types began using simple forms to their own ends.

What the work of art looks like isn't too important.

I believe that the artist's involvement in the capitalist structure is disadvantageous to the artist and forces him to produce objects in order to live.

Every generation renews itself in its own way; there's always a reaction against whatever is standard.

In conceptual art the idea or concept is the most important aspect of the work

Artists teach critics what to think. Critics repeat what the artists teach them.