Quote by Charles Baudelaire

Modernity signifies the transitory, the fugitive, the contingent, the half of art of which the other half is the eternal and the immutable.

Modernity signifies the transitory, the fugitive, the contin

Summary

Modernity, as expressed in this quote, represents the ever-changing, temporary aspects of art, while acknowledging the presence of the eternal and unchanging. It suggests that art is composed of two halves - one that reflects the constantly evolving nature of society and culture, and another that taps into timeless, universal elements. This paradox highlights the dynamic tension between the transitory nature of the modern world and the enduring elements of art that connect us to something deeper and more permanent.

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By Charles Baudelaire

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