"Culture" is one of the terms that vary in their meaning according to the way they are used or defined or the period they were used in. Neither in English nor in German is there a clear borderline between "culture" and "civilization". Freud wrote about "Das Unbehagen in der Kultur" and could as well have spoken of civilization. In the 19th century stress was put on "high culture".
Matthew Arnold (1822-1888) regarded culture as "The best that has been thought and said in the world" in the "pursuit of our total perfection". (Zitat: Wikepedia).
In this sense culture consisted in (mostly European) elite activities resulting in outstanding art and classical music. The English anthropologist Edward Tylor defined in 1874:"Culture or civilization, taken in its wide ethnographic sense, is that complex whole which includes knowledge, belief, art, morals, law,
custom and other capabilities acquired by man as a member of society." (Zitat:Wikepedia)
In 2002 the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (Unesco) "universal declaration of Cultural Diversity" defined: "... culture should be regarded as the set of distinctive spiritual, material, intellectual and emotional features of society or a social group, and that it encompasses, in
addition to art and literature, lifestyles, ways of living together, value systems, traditions and beliefs".(Zitat Wikepedia, Artikel "culture".
Inhaltsverzeichnis (Table of Contents)
- The role of culture in International Fashion Industry
- Procedure and Topics
- Fashion and fashion-industry
- Culture and the fashion industry
Zielsetzung und Themenschwerpunkte (Objectives and Key Themes)
This text explores the complex relationship between culture and the international fashion industry. It aims to understand how cultural influences shape fashion trends, how the fashion industry itself contributes to cultural shifts, and how the concept of “culture” has evolved over time.
- The evolution of the term "culture" and its various interpretations
- The impact of cultural influences on fashion trends, both historical and contemporary
- The role of the fashion industry in shaping and reflecting cultural values
- The interplay between fashion and social status, particularly within Western societies
- The influence of globalization and technological advancements on the fashion industry
Zusammenfassung der Kapitel (Chapter Summaries)
The first chapter defines the term "culture" and its various interpretations, highlighting the evolving understanding of the concept. It discusses the historical development of fashion and the emergence of the fashion industry, exploring how cultural values and trends influenced these developments.
The second chapter delves into the influence of culture on the fashion industry, examining how cultural traditions, social norms, and artistic movements have shaped fashion trends. It discusses the rise of the fashion industry, the evolution of fashion trends, and the role of media in shaping public perceptions of fashion.
The third chapter explores the reciprocal relationship between culture and the fashion industry, examining how the industry itself contributes to cultural shifts and shapes societal values. It analyzes the role of branding, advertising, and consumerism in the fashion industry and how these elements contribute to cultural trends.
Schlüsselwörter (Keywords)
The text focuses on the relationship between culture and the fashion industry, exploring key concepts such as cultural influences, fashion trends, globalization, branding, consumerism, and the impact of technological advancements on fashion. It also examines the evolution of the term "culture" and its various interpretations.
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- Maria Rocío Gall (Author), 2009, The role of culture in International Fashion Industry, Munich, GRIN Verlag, https://www.grin.com/document/151231
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