Nothing, it is true, is more common than for both Science and Art to pay homage to the spirit of the age, and for creative taste to accept the law of critical taste.
Attribution disputed; shown as originally published.
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- Science and art often conform to the dominant tastes of their time.
- In plain terms
- Creative work tends to follow current trends.
- What can you take from it?
- Be aware when your work follows the crowd.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What trends shape your work?
- Are you following or leading taste?
Another view
Some trends reflect genuine progress.
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