Modernism - Modern Art & the Social Movement

Modernism art & modern art movement. The phase of modern art known as Modernism was characterized by stylistic innovations and a belief that progressive art could effect positive social change. The movement remains difficult to define because many of its artists did not subscribe to both of these tenets. In addition to the individuality of the era's artists, a fundamental division existed between the abstract and expressionist wings, with the former devoted to reason and the latter to feeling. A final point of division among the artists of the era centered on the need for an ordered, rational society, and whether its importance outweighed the egocentric needs of the individual. The links included herein relate specifically to Modernism art and the Social Movement.