PPT-Modernism and Postmodernism

Parallelisms and Differences Critical Studies Series for PG English Shalini Rachel Varghese Asst Professor Christian College Chengannur Introduction Modernism and Postmodernism two movements in lit and art. The Waste Land. 434 Lines. Published in 1922. Considered one of, if not the, most important poem of the 20. th. century.. Edited by Ezra Pound, leading poet of the Modern Period.. The Waste Land. The five parts of . Judeo-Christian beliefs = apathy or contempt?. Opt for believing in things that seem incoherent or bizarre?. Popular . culture . nurtures aberrant beliefs or misinformed beliefs. My general approach. realism.. . Arguably . the most paradigmatic motive of modernism is the rejection of . tradition and . its reprise, incorporation, rewriting, recapitulation, revision and parody in new . forms.. . Modernism . The term was applied to a whole host of movements, many in art, music, and literature, that reacted against modernism, and are typically marked by revival of traditional elements and techniques.. Literature of this period reflects the social activism and social change characteristic of the times. In the latter half of this period, the influence of the digital age is reflected in new and emerging forms of writing and literacy.. . Post-modernism. . . POST-MODERNISM . Postmodernism is a concept that encompasses a wide range of ideals, methods and practices. It is more importantly not a philosophical movement in itself, but rather, incorporates a number of philosophical and critical methods that can be considered 'postmodern', the most familiar methods include . ENGG 630. Prof. Evelyn Lugo. February 23, 2009. Postmodernism Theory. Objectives:. Define the concept postmodernism.. Establish the time frame of this movement.. Learn about the movement in different areas (architecture, arts, music and literature). Events and trends that helped shape Modernism. History that led to Modernism. World War I 1914-1918. First “modern” war. Employed new artillery firepower (machine guns, Howitzers shells, tanks, airplane . Movements in Literature and Art. Modernism in Literature. Post WWI, pre WWII. Nontraditional syntax and forms. Accessible to everyone, not just academics. Pessimistic picture of a culture in chaos. Question moral and philosophical meanings. Postmodernism & Truth. Where Did It Come From?. Modernism – . The Enlightenment of Man. Approx. 1700s to early 1900s. Rise of the Humanistic Standard. Humanity is the basis of existence (. Kant. Introduction . - The 21. st. Century, especially the . _______, . is influenced by Postmodernism. . - Postmodernism influences much of what we see in . ________, ___________, . and . ___________. . - Postmodernism is undergirded by . Rajesh Kevin Sanjay. “Modernism is not a precise label but instead a way of referring to the efforts of many individuals across the arts who tried to move away from established modes of representations”. Introduction . - The 21. st. Century, especially the . _______, . is influenced by Postmodernism. . - Postmodernism influences much of what we see in . ________, ___________, . and . ___________. . - Postmodernism is undergirded by . Introduction to Communication Theory. Comm. 1510-01. M R 4-7:50 PM. Prof. . Matt Rolph. A buzzword … but what does it mean?. Post-atomic uncertainty. One conventional explanation of postmodernism suggests that it arose in response to the discovery of the devastating power of the atomic bomb, and the uncertainty about authority thereby created.. Questions to consider . Define the word “modern” in your own words:. What does the word modern mean to you? . What are its associations?. Is it a positive or negative term? Why?. Definition. Modernism is a literary and cultural international movement which flourished in the first decades of the 20th century. It reflects a sense of cultural crisis which was both exciting and disquieting, in that it opened up a whole new vista of human possibilities at the same time as putting into question any previously accepted means of grounding and evaluating new ideas. Modernism is marked by experimentation, particularly manipulation of form, and by the realization that knowledge is not absolute..