modernisten
Modernisten, or modernists, designates adherents of modernism, a broad cultural movement that emerged in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Across art, literature, architecture, and design, modernisten sought to move beyond academic tradition by embracing new ideas, technologies, and forms driven by industrialization, urban life, and rapid social change.
Origins and scope: Modernism arose as a reaction to realism and historicism, drawing on impressionism, symbolism,
Key features: emphasis on innovation, subjectivity, and ambiguity; experimental forms and structure; interest in abstraction, economy
Notable associations: while the movement was diverse, figures often linked to modernisten include writers James Joyce
Legacy: modernismen profoundly influenced later art and theory, contributing to ongoing debates about realism, tradition, and