Modernism The Basics
Modernism: The Basics by Laura A. Winkiel, published by Routledge in 2017, offers an accessible overview of the study of modernism across its global dimensions. This edition spans 203 pages and is presented in English. The book examines key concepts, history, and varied forms of modernism, guiding readers through major approaches and outlining significant debates within the field.
Readers will find a structured exploration of questions such as the origins of modernism, its development across different media, and its connections to postmodernism and postcolonialism. The text also addresses the impact of politics, urbanization, and new technologies on modernism. Each chapter includes engaging examples from art and literature, along with suggestions for further reading and clear definitions of key terminology, making it a useful resource for those new to the study of modernism.
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Modernism: The Basics provides an accessible overview of the study of modernism in its global dimensions. Examining the key concepts, history and varied forms of the field, it guides the reader through the major approaches, outlining key debates, to answer such questions as:
- What is modernism?
- How did modernism begin?
- Has modernism developed differently in different media?
- How is it related to postmodernism and postcolonialism?
- How have politics, urbanization and new technologies affected modernism?
With engaging examples from art, literature and historical documents, each chapter provides suggestions for further reading, histories of relevant movements and clear definitions of key terminology, making this an essential guide for anyone approaching the study of modernism for the first time.
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