Trends and Movements

 This blog is written as a task assigned by Megha mam.

Write detailed notes on any three questions : 

1)Expressionism - (Add your class activity works - Painting, Poem, Photo ) 
2)Surrealism - (Add your class activity works - Painting, Poem, Photo ) 
3)Modernism and Postmodernism
4)Dada Movement - (Add your class activity works - Painting, Poem, Photo ) 
5) Avant-garde  Movement

1)Expressionism:  

Expressionism was an early 20th-century artistic and literary movement that emphasized emotions, inner experiences, and personal perspectives over objective reality. Originating in Germany before World War I, it had a significant impact on various art forms, including painting, literature, theater, film, and architecture.

Expressionist artists sought to convey deep emotions through vivid colors, distorted shapes, and exaggerated imagery. The movement emerged as a response to industrialization, urbanization, and social isolation, frequently exploring themes of anxiety, fear, and existential turmoil.

2)Surrealism:

Surrealism is a 20th-century artistic and literary movement that explores the unconscious mind, dreams, and irrational imagery. Founded by André Breton in 1924, it was influenced by Sigmund Freud’s psychoanalysis and sought to break free from logic and realism.

3)Modernism and Postmodernism:

Modernism, which arose in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was a cultural and artistic movement that responded to rapid industrial growth, technological progress, and societal changes. It broke away from traditional artistic, literary, and architectural styles, prioritizing innovation, experimentation, and individual interpretation. In contrast, postmodernism emerged in the mid-to-late 20th century as a reaction against both modernism and conventional notions of truth, art, and society. Rejecting absolute truths, postmodernism embraces subjectivity and often blurs the line between reality and fiction.

4)Dada Movement:

The Dada movement was an avant-garde artistic, literary, and cultural movement that emerged in the early 20th century, around 1916 during World War I. It arose as a response to the brutality and absurdity of the war, as well as a rejection of the conventional artistic and cultural standards of the era. Driven by a spirit of defiance, Dada was known for its critique of materialism, rationality, and the traditional aesthetic values that had been embraced by earlier movements.

5) Avant-garde  Movement:

The Avant-Garde movement refers to a broad and dynamic range of experimental and innovative artistic, cultural, and intellectual practices that push the boundaries of traditional norms, often seeking to challenge, subvert, or revolutionize established conventions. "Avant-garde" translates to "vanguard" or "front guard" in French, indicating the idea of being at the forefront of new, progressive ideas and artistic expression.

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