modernist
1 of 2noun/ˈmɑdərnɪst/
Forms:modernists
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an artist, writer, or thinker from the late 19th and early 20th centuries who aimed to challenge traditional norms through exploring new ideas, innovation, and focus on understanding oneself and societal shifts
- The modernists of the early 20th century challenged conventional artistic norms with their abstract paintings and avant-garde sculptures.
- As a modernist writer, James Joyce experimented with narrative structure and language in "Ulysses."
- Modernist architects like Le Corbusier emphasized functionality and simplicity in their designs.
- T.S. Eliot is considered one of the foremost modernist poets for his complex exploration of identity and society.
- The modernist movement profoundly influenced literature, art, architecture, and philosophy in the 20th century.
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