modernism
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈmɒd.ə.nɪ.zəm/
Definition
A cultural and artistic movement that broke away from traditional styles and values in the late 19th and early 20th centuries to embrace innovation, experimentation, and new technologies.
Examples
The exhibition traces the evolution of modernism through its bold use of abstract shapes and primary colors.
Many critics argue that modernism fundamentally changed how we perceive the relationship between form and function.
Her research explores how modernism influenced literature by introducing stream-of-consciousness techniques.
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