[4] The modernist movement emerged during the late 19th century in response to significant changes in Western culture, including secularization and the growing influence of science. It is characterized by …

Nov 23, 2025 · Although prewar works by Henry James, Joseph Conrad, and other writers are considered Modernist, Modernism as a literary movement is typically associated with the period after …

Jul 31, 2024 · During the modernist era, artists questioned conservative values and traditional notions of art. They expressed themselves with color, forms, lines, and techniques, thus paving the way to …

Aug 16, 2017 · Modernism in the arts refers to the rejection of the Victorian era’s traditions and the exploration of industrial-age, real-life issues, and combines a rejection of the past with …

Many English-language artists, including poets, thought a new approach was needed to capture and comment on this new era, requiring innovation in their own work: the result was called Modernism, …

Oct 18, 2025 · Modernist artists and thinkers believed that the old ways of doing things were no longer relevant in this new, rapidly changing world. One of the key principles of Modernism was the idea of …

Dec 7, 2025 · Modernism in art emerges as a significant movement that reflects a break from traditional artistic conventions. It signifies not just a style, but a radical shift in perspective, challenging …

Modernism encompasses the works of artists who rebelled against nineteenth-century academic and historicist traditions, believing that earlier aesthetic conventions were becoming outdated.

Oct 14, 2024 · Modernism has permeated almost every aspect of our daily lives, from the architecture of our buildings to the visual designs we admire and the furniture we use. This pivotal movement …

Modernist literature developed throughout Europe, the United States, and Latin America. This article discusses the principal characteristics of Modernist literature as well as some leading Modernist …