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Modernist

usgb/ˈmɑːdərnɪst/Volume
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Modernist refers to specific historical art movements, not just contemporary works. SlideHe studies European modernist literature from the early 20th century.
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Modernist is often confused with 'modern'; it refers to early 20th century styles, not current trends. SlideThe museum's modernist collection includes works from 1920s surrealism.
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Modernists aimed to break away from classical and traditional forms. SlideThe modernist poets broke free from the constraints of rhyme and meter.
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