Between 1900-1939, there were many different movements in art mainly due to two reasons, modernization, and the First World War. The term \'avant-garde\' has become synonymous with the evolving modern movement of art. \'Although \'art for art\'s sake\' is a term not often used positively, this moder...

In Jean Baudrillard\'s publication, \"Absolute Merchandise\", Baudrillard explores French poet and art critic, Charles Baudelaire\'s, ideas on the modern art, supporting these with Andy Warhol\'s Pop Art. By doing so, Baudrillard discusses the essence of modern art and addresses the orthodox notion ...