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Modernism & Beyond

Explore the transition from the Victorian Age to Modernism and beyond, driven by historical events, groundbreaking theories, uncertainties in values, and individualistic morals. Witness the shift towards subjective interpretations, stream of consciousness, symbolistic poetry, and the emergence of post-modernist rejection. Discover a diverse range of art forms redefining the concept of art itself, from modern architecture to post-50s music.

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Modernism & Beyond

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  1. Modernism & Beyond Words from a scrapbook

  2. Modernism & BeyondThe Prequel Victorian Age Growth (economical…social…moral…fields) Enthusiasm Critical reaction to situation Slums Inhuman conditions Pollution

  3. Modernism & BeyondThe Intro • History & Technology(the long century) • New Discoveries & New Theories heavily influenced this period.Historical events (the 2 World Wars!) are both causes and consequences of this new situation.

  4. Modernism & Beyond The Facts • Nietzsche & Darwin:*God Is Dead* & The Evolution Theory • We’re alone in this world. • No God above us. • We are not the product of a divine act, but a random consequence of life evolution • We are not the centre of the universe.

  5. Modernism & BeyondThe Facts (2) • Einstein: The Theory Of Relativity: • Science has no answers. • The universe is based on laws which are not deterministic. • Sigmund Freud: • The birth of Psychoanalysis. • The discovery of the super-ego. • The truth is inside of us, so it’s individualistic!

  6. Modernism & Beyond • Uncertainties about values, meanings • Individualistic approach to morals • Seeking shelter into feelings, emotions • Subjectivity vs. Objectivity • Individualism vs. Socialization • Modern vs. Ancient

  7. Modernism & BeyondSo • Modernism reflects this totally new way of conceiving reality which finds expression in a totally new way of conceiving art! • Prose>>> • NO more straightforward, chronological and linear narration BUT • Content >>> Psychology; Psychological NovelStyle >>> Stream Of Consciousness • James JoyceUlysses

  8. Modernism & BeyondSo (2) • Poetry:NO more Poetic DictionBUT • Symbolism & Free Verse (ermetismo) • T.S. EliotThe Waste Land

  9. Modernism & BeyondSo (3) • Theatre: • NO more Aristotelian UnitsBUTContent >>> Absurdity Of Life (Theatre Of The Absurd)Style >>> Minimalism • Samuel BeckettWaiting For Godot

  10. Modernism & Beyond • Beyond Modernism:Post-Modernism.Authors who refuse even the modernist approach with its basic (anti)rules:Stream Of Consciousness, Symbolism and Absurd.That is, they deconstruct art ultimately.Art is what the author chooses.Anything can become art.

  11. Modernism & Beyond • Living Art • Performing Art • Modern Architecture • Movies • Comics • Photography • Action Theatre • Post 50’s Music • Bukowsky, Palahniuk, Leonard • Morandi, Fontana • Gaudi’, Calatrava, Piano • Tarantino, Coen Brothers • Rock Music

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