WORDS AND PICTURES

I saw a movie called "Words and Pictures" on Netflix.  It was about 2 teachers; one teaching honors English; the other, honors Art.  It was a battle between the 2.  Which was more important; words or pictures?  Can words stand by themselves?  How about art?  There are some very powerful quotes from famous writers.  Aha, but art; how beautiful pictures are that can take your breath away.  I can write so much more on this subject and give many examples of each; but I won't.  I want you to think.  Think of all the great writers through the ages of time; what they had to say; what impact each made, the poetry lose ourselves in. Then close your eyes and visualize the great artwork, the poignant pictures.  Think of those pictures of war and that photo of the naked girl running down the street during the Vietnam war.  My question is which is more important?  Can they stand alone or does one need the other?  You decide and let me know.