Modernism/Postmodernism
Modernism and Postmodernism, two very complicated words to define. Both of these terms include such a very wide variety of disciplines and areas of study that it is almost impossible to make any conclusions involving all aspects. To write complete definitions of these terms would not only be very difficult, but would be under constant disapproval from others. There are no solid answers and there doubtfully ever will be. However, in the attempt to broadly understanding these terms, there are things that can be said and elements that can be looked at. Of the two terms, Modernism is more easily comprehended. The
The concepts were looked at and elaborated on, forming new concepts and new opportunities for elaboration. Each movement was played out until the progression of another began. A constant quest for uniqueness and originality emerged and the world of Modernism took off. How would the world ever be able to move forward if there was such a strong connection to the past? The answer was, it couldn't. No one really knew at the time where this was all leading to, but they were definitely willing to find out. Artists at this point were pushing previously set boundaries and experimenting with things were never even heard of. Take the commonly used example of Marcel Duchamp, Why did he decide to take a urinal, call it art, then try to exhibit it? What did it mean? People were beginning to have to search for meaning. This simple explanation can bring forth one the most dominant ideas in Modernism: rejection of the past. Through this continuous search for unconventionality many new movements with new concepts and theories were presented. Art was not as simple as everyone had previously thought. I know the impact of the Bauhaus and of mass production for example, but I've chosen not to go into it because I think it's clear that they evolved from the two major ideas above: rejection of the past and progression. Modernists strived for progression and advancement. It was an intriguing period, what would come next? I suppose in defining this term (Modernism) I have left out some of the things that could be considered very important.
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