Quote #151803
When taxidermy is done well it’s an amazing piece of art.
Amanda Seyfried
About This Quote
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Interpretation
Seyfried’s remark reframes taxidermy—often associated with hunting trophies or the macabre—as a craft whose highest form deserves to be judged aesthetically. The conditional “when … done well” acknowledges the wide range of quality and intent in the practice, implying that technical skill (anatomical accuracy, lifelike pose, preservation) and artistic choices (composition, expression, setting) can elevate it into art. The quote also gestures toward a broader theme in contemporary culture: the rehabilitation of traditional or controversial crafts through the lens of artistry and workmanship, separating the finished object’s beauty from assumptions about its origins.




