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modernism

/ˈmɑːdənɪzəm/ noun · British & US
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What does modernism mean?

noun

A cultural and artistic movement in the late 19th and early 20th centuries that rejected traditional forms and conventions in favor of experimentation and innovation.

Example

"The artist's use of modernism in her sculpture was a bold departure from traditional techniques."

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