Trends and Movements

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This blog is part of Flipped learning activity, assigned by Megha Trivedi ma'am. Here in this video I put my understanding of the videos given by mam.

1. Stream of consciousness 

Stream of consciousness is a literary technique that presents a character's thoughts and feelings as they occur, mimicking the natural flow of consciousness. Instead of structured narration, the reader experiences the character's inner world through a jumble of impressions, associations, and fragmented thoughts, often lacking traditional punctuation or logical order. Authors like James Joyce and William Faulkner famously employed this technique to create a more intimate and authentic portrayal of their characters' minds, allowing readers direct access to their innermost thoughts and perceptions.

2.  Modernism 

Modernism in literature, born from the chaos of industrialization, scientific challenges to faith, and the world wars, reflects a sense of fragmentation and uncertainty. Modernist writers experimented with form and focused on subjective experience, often using techniques like stream of consciousness and fragmented narratives to depict disillusionment and the complexities of the individual mind. Key authors like Joyce, Woolf, Eliot, and Lawrence pioneered these new approaches, influencing later literary movements.

3.  Avant-grade Movement 

The term "avant-garde," meaning "advance guard," describes art that is radical, experimental, and innovative, challenging established artistic conventions. Avant-garde artists prioritize originality, introducing new forms and subject matter driven by their unique vision. Emerging in the 19th and 20th centuries amidst social and artistic upheaval, the avant-garde, exemplified by movements like Dada and Surrealism, sought to disrupt the art world and challenge societal norms. It also stood in opposition to "kitsch," representing art that catered to popular taste rather than artistic innovation. Essentially, the avant-garde champions pushing boundaries and exploring uncharted artistic territories.

4. Expressionism 

The video explores Expressionism, an early 20th-century art movement that aimed to depict raw emotions like anxiety and isolation. Artists like Kirchner, Heckel, and Kandinsky, associated with groups like Die Brücke and Der Blaue Reiter, used bold colors and abstract forms to express their inner worlds. Expressionism influenced later movements and continues to impact art today.

5. Absurdism

This video explores the philosophy of Albert Camus, particularly his concept of the absurd. Camus, grappling with the violence and suffering of his time, questioned the meaning of life in a seemingly meaningless universe. He rejected existentialism's emphasis on individual meaning-making, arguing for a shared human nature and a collective search for meaning despite the absurdity of existence. Camus's novel "The Stranger" exemplifies this, portraying a protagonist who rejects societal norms and finds himself alienated. Camus believed that acknowledging life's inherent meaninglessness, like Sisyphus pushing his boulder, allows us to embrace freedom and live authentically. He advocated for peaceful rebellion against injustice, emphasizing shared humanity over violent revolution. Though his life was tragically cut short, Camus's ideas on absurdity, freedom, and the human condition continue to resonate with readers and thinkers today.

6. Surrealism 

The video explores Surrealism, an art movement that emerged in the 1920s, influenced by Dada and Freudian psychoanalysis. Surrealists sought to liberate the subconscious mind, exploring dreams, automatism, and chance encounters to create art that challenged logic and societal norms. Artists like Salvador Dalí, René Magritte, and Toyen employed dreamlike imagery, unexpected juxtapositions, and unconventional techniques to express the unconscious. Surrealism spread globally, influencing later movements like Abstract Expressionism. The video highlights the movement's impact on various art forms, including photography, and its enduring legacy in contemporary art.

7. Dadaism 

This video explores Dadaism, an early 20th-century art movement born out of World War I disillusionment. Dadaists, like Tristan Tzara, Hugo Ball, and Marcel Duchamp, rejected traditional art and embraced absurdity and anti-establishment sentiments. They experimented with unconventional forms like Dada poetry, created from randomly selected words, and "readymades," everyday objects elevated to art status, such as Duchamp's iconic "Fountain" (a urinal). Dadaism challenged the very definition of art, emphasizing the artist's intention over the object itself. This radical approach influenced later movements like Surrealism and continues to resonate in contemporary art, impacting performance art, conceptual art, and even street art.