Modernism
Modernism
Modernism (/mɒdərnɪzəm/) is a philosophical movement that, along with cultural trends and changes, arose from wide-scale and far-reaching transformations in Western society during the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
Etymology
The term "modernism" is derived from the Latin modus which means "a current manner, method, or style". It was first used in this context in the mid-19th century to distinguish the then contemporary independent, creative artistry from traditional forms and techniques.
Definition
Modernism is a philosophical and artistic movement that advocates for the power of human beings to create, improve, and reshape their environment, with the aid of scientific knowledge, technology, or practical experimentation. It is a trend of thought that affirms the power of human beings to create, improve, and reshape their environment, with the aid of scientific knowledge, technology, or practical experimentation.
Related Terms
- Postmodernism: A late 20th-century movement characterized by broad skepticism, subjectivism, or relativism; a general suspicion of reason; and an acute sensitivity to the role of ideology in asserting and maintaining political and economic power.
- Cubism: An early-20th-century avant-garde art movement that revolutionized European painting and sculpture, and inspired related movements in music, literature and architecture.
- Futurism: An artistic and social movement that originated in Italy in the early 20th century. It emphasized speed, technology, youth, violence, and objects such as the car, the airplane, and the industrial city.
- Expressionism: A modernist movement, initially in poetry and painting, originating in Germany at the beginning of the 20th century. Its typical trait is to present the world solely from a subjective perspective, distorting it radically for emotional effect in order to evoke moods or ideas.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Modernism
- Wikipedia's article - Modernism
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