Quote by Charles Baudelaire

Modernity is the transient, the fleeting, the contingent; it is one half of art, the other being the eternal and the immovable.

Modernity is the transient, the fleeting, the contingent; it

Summary

This quote suggests that modernity represents the temporary and changeable aspects of art, whereas the eternal and unwavering elements constitute the other half. It highlights how modernity is characterized by rapid shifts and fleeting trends while acknowledging that more enduring and timeless qualities contribute to the larger artistic realm. Overall, the quote draws attention to the contrast between the impermanent and enduring aspects of art within the context of modernity.

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Modern Modernism

By Charles Baudelaire

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