Quote by Charles Baudelaire

Modernity is the transitory, the fugitive, the contingent, which make up one half of art, the other being the eternal and the immutable. This transitory fugitive element, which is constantly changing, must not be despised or neglected.

Modernity is the transitory, the fugitive, the contingent, w

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This quote emphasizes the importance of recognizing and valuing the transient and ever-changing aspects of modernity in art. It suggests that while art has an eternal and unchanging quality, its other half lies in the temporary and fleeting aspects of the present time. The quote advocates not despising or neglecting this transitory element, implying that it holds inherent value and significance in the artistic expression of contemporary life.

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