A Study on the Expression in Modern Fashion-Focusing on the Aesthetics Theory of Verfremdung-

  • Eom, So-Hee (Department of Clothing Design, Wonju National College) ;
  • Kim, Moon-Sook (Department of Clothing Science, Seoul Woman′s University)
  • Published : 2000.02.01

Abstract

The purpose of this study was to analyze the 21C Fashion's expression related to 'Verfremdung' theory, in aesthetic theories established after modern times, and then to examine a new meaning and value. The expressions of 'Verfremdung(estrangement)' in modern fashion, appear the followings: 1) placing distance with traditional sex and rational beauty of body. 2) paradox of inversion, 3) illogical juxtapositions by encounter. 4) dismantlement of material concept etc. After showing practically production technique that breaks traditional exception, that is, a new design method of open concept which drives positive idea about discrepancy of realities. This trial has warning abut art's self-control occurring at the time when aesthetic disinterestedness theory is expanded, and is considered indictment about a inhuman property of modern civilization and culture, and is considered expression of will to show alienation by it.

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