Modernism

Modernism:

Modernism arose from changes within western society, it is a cultural movement that started and developed alongside criticism of the industrial revolution, Modernist Artists include Hans Hoffman, Matisse and Pablo Picasso. Modernists rejected Realism and experimented with form and parody. Some characteristics of the movement and its pieces include self reference and awareness, It encouraged the re examination and re thinking of  every aspect of existence to determine which things were holding back progress. Many modernists rejected religious beliefs which led to many of them adopting an agenda which promoted the fact that many forms of art, culture and philosophy were outdated and needed improving.