Modernism

What is modernism?

Modernism is a reforming movement in art, architecture, music, literature and the applied arts during the late 19th Century and early 20th Century. It was an act of rebellion against the traditional portrayal of arts.Instead of representing what is real, modernism meant people would create abstract art portraying thoughts and emotion. This kind of art requires careful observation before making a judgement. The goal of accomplishing something like this, that had never been done before was often accompanied by a sense of despair due to the inherent difficulty.

 Fact: Modernism was originally named "avant-garde".

Where did Modernism begin?

Modernism originated in France, with Charles Baudelaire in literature and Eduardo Manet in painting. It lasted from the late 19th century to the mid 20th century. During the 1960's it dominated the arts.

Examples of modernist art: