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On Star Wars Day, The Question of Art in the Universe
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On Star Wars Day, The Question of Art in the Universe

Why are there no paintings?

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Ben Domenech
May 04, 2023
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William Newton writes on the subject in The Spectator:

Why are there no paintings in Star Wars movies?

The question occurred to me recently, rewatching The Rise of Skywalker. I’m old enough to recall seeing A New Hope in a drive-in in summer 1977, as well as the infamous Star Wars Holiday Special on television in 1978. Over time, my interest in Star Wars …

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