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Modernist
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an artist, writer, or thinker from the late 19th and early 20th centuries who aimed to challenge traditional norms through exploring new ideas, innovation, and focus on understanding oneself and societal shifts
Example
The modernists of the early 20th century challenged conventional artistic norms with their abstract paintings and avant-garde sculptures.
As a modernist writer, James Joyce experimented with narrative structure and language in " Ulysses. "
modernist
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related to a style in art, design, literature, or architecture that uses new and simple ideas, moving away from old or traditional styles
Example
She explored modernist literature during her university years.
The museum's collection includes several modernist paintings.
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modern
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modernist
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modernistic
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modernistic
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postmodernist
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postmodernist
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