Salomon saith, There is no new thing upon the earth. So that as Plato had an imagination, that all knowledge was but remembrance; so Salomon giveth his sentence, that all novelty is but oblivion.
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Fashion is only the attempt to realize art in living forms and social intercourse.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Fashion is an expression of art in everyday life and interactions.
In this quote, Francis Bacon suggests that fashion is not merely about clothing but is a form of art that reflects our way of living and engaging with others. He emphasizes that the essence of fashion lies in its ability to transform mundane aspects of life into a canvas of artistic expression, influencing how we perceive ourselves and interact in society.
Themes
FashionArtExpressionSocietyLivingIntercourse
In practice
Example use cases
This quote can be used in a fashion design class to highlight the artistic value of clothing.
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