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The Modern Period
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In this period,
students discuss the
changes in society
which, for the first
time, led to wars
that involved the
whole world, thus
making revolution
our spiritual
emphasis in this
period.
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Broad social, political and artistic movements are often the attempt at changing the direction of the previous movement. When this change is rapid and/or radical, it can have far reaching implications. Modernism can be seen as a reaction to the Victorian age of the late 1800's.
Victoria's reign was marked by intense imperialism, royalty, and colonialism. Socially strict moral and religious codes dominated the upper class. Material wealth increased for many, however, this often came at the expense of people considered "inferior" and who were effectively left in poverty. Art and literature were focused on the highly structured Realism of the period.
Starting in the early 1900's several "revolutions" began to challenge the old ways. The Communist Revolution in Russia initially sought to overthrow the royalty and empower the working poor. Atheism grew in popularity. Art threw off the long held tenets of proper perspective. Literature ventured into the dark side of human nature. Governments were no longer seen as the protector of the people but instead as the enemy.
Together, these various social, political and artistic movements fall under what is commonly referred to as Modernism.
Topics during this period include:
* World War I
* World War II
* Cold War
* Korean War
* Economics
* Manmade/Natural Disasters
* Personalities
* Media
* Musicians
* Literature
* Modern Art
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