Modernism is a cultural and artistic movement which refered to the characteristics of the current times when it emereged. Generally Modernism refers to the changes in society from the 19th to the 20th century. New forms of art, architecture, music and literature emerged in the final decades of the 19th century, which rejected old values and became the new ideas and practices for the start of the new century. The movement developed after the Second World War, when quality of life changed and the possibilities for development within society became seemingly endless.
In terms of artisitic Modernism the main contributers emerged within the first few decades of the 20th century. Crucial artists to the movement include Gustav Klimt, Matisse, Mondrian, the abstract paintings of Wassily Kandinsky and the rise of Cubism through artists such as Picasso. The style of presenting art changed quickly, with visual ideas displayed in Pre Raphaelite work for example, being rejected.
Postmodernism embraces a period from around 1980 to present, characterised by the rejection of modern values and the introduction of new ones. It rejects the idea of given certainties within science and religion, with the idea that there is no 'right' and 'wrong' way of living your life. Feminism, Muliticulturism and environmentalism are all Postmodern ideas, embracing that our global community has become mixed and different cultures co-exist within societies. A vital characteristic of Postmodern art is that it rarely asserts meaning upon it's audience. The work is open to individual interpretation and a responsive consciousness.
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