Modernism

Modernism is a cultural and intellectual movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries as a response to the rapid social, political, and technological changes that were taking place in the world. It is characterized by a self-conscious break with traditional ways of thinking, artistic styles, and social norms, and a focus on experimentation, individualism, and the exploration of new forms of expression.

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The history of Impressionism in art begins in the late 1860s and 1870s in France, where a group of young artists, including Claude Monet, Pierre-Auguste Renoir, and Edgar Degas, began to experiment with new techniques and subject matter in their paintings.

They sought to capture the effects of light and atmosphere in their paintings, often working en plein air, or outdoors, to capture the natural world in a more immediate and direct way. They also used new techniques, such as broken brushstrokes and the use of pure, unmixed colors, to create a sense of vibrancy and movement in their paintings.

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Impressionism in music emerged in France in the late 19th century, and was closely associated with the visual arts movement of the same name. The term "impressionism" was first used to describe the style of music by French critic Louis Leroy in 1900, in a review of a concert featuring the works of Claude Debussy.

The impressionist composers sought to create musical works that captured the fleeting sensations and impressions of the world around them, rather than the rigid structures and rules of traditional classical music. They emphasized the use of color and texture over melody and harmony, and often employed unusual scales and modes, unresolved harmonies, and ambiguous tonal centers to create a dreamlike and atmospheric sound.

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Impressionism in literature emerged in the late 19th century in France, alongside the visual arts and music movements of the same name. The term "impressionism" was first applied to literature by the French critic Paul Hervieu in 1891, and was later used by others to describe a new approach to writing that emphasized sensory experience, subjective perception, and the evocation of mood and atmosphere.

Impressionist literature is often characterized by its emphasis on description and sensory detail, its use of interior monologue and stream-of-consciousness narrative techniques, and its rejection of traditional linear plot structures. Rather than presenting a clear and coherent narrative, impressionist writers sought to capture the fleeting impressions and sensations of the world around them, often using language that was fragmented, poetic, or symbolic.

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 * Modernism
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