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Modernism and Modernist Literature : Introduction and Background

Modernism and Modernist Literature : Introduction and Background

ByYoones Tavoosy

Modernism ushered in some of the most exciting innovations in art and literature, from Fauvism, Cubism, and Dada, to the novels of James Joyce and Franz Kafka, to such provocative works as Marcel Duchamp's "Fountain." But Modernism also left many people puzzled in its wake. How can a routine bathroom fixture be considered a work of art? Shouldn't a novel have a beginning, a middle, and an end--or at least a story? In this book, Yoones Tavoosy provides a coherent account of Modernism across various aesthetic and cultural fields. Tavoosy examines how and why Modernism began, explaining what it is and showing how virtually all aspects of 20th and 21st century life have been influenced by its aesthetic legacy. Tavoosy considers several aspects of modernism, including some classic modernist works, movements and notions of the avant garde, and the idea of "progress" in art.

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Publication Date
Sep 16, 2018
Language
English
ISBN
9780359092963
Category
Art & Photography
Copyright
All Rights Reserved - Standard Copyright License
Contributors
By (author): Yoones Tavoosy

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EPUB

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