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What is a defining characteristic of Modernism as mentioned?
What is a defining characteristic of Modernism as mentioned?
How do historians generally relate the term 'modern'?
How do historians generally relate the term 'modern'?
What distinguishes 'modernity' from 'Modernism'?
What distinguishes 'modernity' from 'Modernism'?
Which event is associated with the start of the Industrial Revolution?
Which event is associated with the start of the Industrial Revolution?
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Where did the first Industrial Revolution have a significant cultural impact?
Where did the first Industrial Revolution have a significant cultural impact?
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What role did technological innovation play during the Industrial Revolution?
What role did technological innovation play during the Industrial Revolution?
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What are examples of technologies developed during the Industrial Revolution?
What are examples of technologies developed during the Industrial Revolution?
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Which sector was primarily driven by the innovations during the first Industrial Revolution?
Which sector was primarily driven by the innovations during the first Industrial Revolution?
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Study Notes
Modernism and its Definition
- Modernism is a complex and debated term, difficult to define clearly.
- It is influenced by historical and aesthetic perspectives, changing with discipline or art form.
- Each definition reflects the interests of the person providing it, indicating its subjective nature.
Historical Context
- Historians typically link the term "modern" to Europe and North America, beginning with the Renaissance.
- Alternatively, it can be viewed through the lens of events such as the Age of Enlightenment (circa 1750) and the French Revolution (1789).
- The notion of "modern" in North America suggests a continuous modernity since the nation’s inception, highlighting its contextual limitations.
Modernity vs. Modernism
- "Modernity" refers to the cultural, societal, economic, and political changes resulting from industrialization.
- The Industrial Revolution, starting in the latter half of the 18th century, was vital, significantly impacting British culture by 1830.
- Key technological advancements included the Spinning Jenny, steam engine, and innovations in iron production occurring in the 1770s, with patents expiring in the 1780s.
Effects of Industrial Revolution
- By the 1850s, industrialization shifted toward mechanization and the use of new energy sources (steam, coke, water wheels).
- Key repercussions included urban population centralization, modern capitalism's rise, rapid urbanization, and factory-based labor organization.
- Development of mass transportation systems like railways and canals emerged to meet increased economic demands, predominantly originating in Great Britain before spreading globally.
Relationship Between Modernism and Modernity
- Modernism serves as a cultural response to the social conditions created by modernity in Britain.
- Both "Modernism" and "Modernity" encompass broad historical periods and ill-defined social movements, leading to ambiguity in their definitions.
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Explore the complexities of modernism and its definitions influenced by historical and aesthetic perspectives. This quiz highlights the distinctions between modernity and modernism, examining their historical context from the Renaissance to the Industrial Revolution. Test your knowledge on the evolution and subjective nature of these concepts.
