modernism
n. uncountablen. a style of art, writing, and design from the early 20th century that broke away from old traditions. It focuses on new ideas, technology, and finding different ways to express the modern world.
n. a global movement in society and culture that, from the early 20th century, sought a new alignment with the experience and values of modern industrial life. It is characterised by a self-conscious break with traditional aesthetic forms and a focus on experimentation.
Modernism changed how people designed buildings and furniture.
The exhibition explores how modernism influenced painters to move away from realistic portraits toward abstract shapes and bold colors.
Literary modernism often employs stream-of-consciousness techniques and fragmented narratives to mirror the psychological complexity and perceived chaos of life in the aftermath of the First World War.
From modern + -ism.
Uncountable when referring to the historical movement; can be countable when referring to a specific modernist trait or work.