Trend and Movements

Trends and Movements 

Hello, 

This blog is part of thinking activity task of Trends and Movements. In this blog my own works are attached which are done as classroom activity task.

What is the meaning of literary trend ? 

In literature, a trend is a popular style or theme at a certain time. It could be about romance, reality, or experimenting with writing. Trends show the influence of culture, society, or politics and affect what writers create. For example, in the post world war era there was a rise of new trends like breaking of the tradition, creating anti-art. 

   

L.H.O.O.Q. is a work of art by Marcel Duchamp. First conceived in 1919, the work is one of what Duchamp referred to as readymades, or more specifically a rectified ready-made. Fountain is a readymade sculpture by Marcel Duchamp in 1917, consisting of a porcelain urinal signed. This both works are the examples of trends in art. 

What is the meaning of literary movements ? 

A literary movement is a group of writers who work together and share similar goals. They have a clear philosophy or agenda and actively promote their shared vision of literature. For examples Romanticism, Beat Generation, or Surrealism, where writers explore specific themes, styles, or ideas that make their work stand out in a particular time.

In the modern time many movements like expressionism, surrealism, stream of consciousness, modernism, post-modernism, dadaism etc. took place. 

This PPT is prepared as Introductory presentation which covers all the trends and movements.

Trends and Movemrnts.pptx from DhatriParmar

 

Modernism : 

Modernist literature started in the late 1800s and early 1900s in Europe and North America. It's when writers intentionally changed how they usually wrote in both poems and stories, breaking away from the usual styles.

World War I was really distructive(1914-1919). It made writers and artists feel hurt and angry, leading to a new way of writing and creating art called Modernism. These writers felt let down by the institutions they trusted, thinking they caused a terrible war. So, instead of relying on these institutions, they started looking inside themselves for answers about life.

Modernism was influenced by Charles Darwin, Karl Marx, Sigmund Freud,  and Friedrich Nietzsche. 

1. Modernist writers were influenced by such thinkers as Sigmund Freud and Karl Marx, amongst others, who raised questions about the rationality of the human mind.
2. Marked by a strong and intentional break with tradition. This break includes a strong reaction against established religious, political, and social views
3. A central preoccupation of Modernism is with the inner self and consciousness.
4. The Modernist cares little for Nature, Being, or the overarching structures of history
5. The “unreliable” narrator supplanted the omniscient, trustworthy narrator of preceding centuries, and readers were forced to question even the most basic assumptions about how the novel should operate.
6. There is no such thing as absolute truth. All things are relative.

Post-modernism :

Postmodernism is a late 20th-century movement in philosophy and literary theory that generally questions the basic assumptions of Western philosophy in the modern period.

Postmodern philosophy is characterized by broad skepticism or relativism and a general suspicion of reason. It also broadly asserts that Western intellectual and cultural norms and values are a product of, or are in some sense influenced by, the ideology of dominant or elite groups and at least indirectly serve their interests.

Difference Between Modernism and Postmodernism in Literature :

Surrealism :  

Guillaume Apollinaire used the word "surrealist" in 1917 to talk about a ballet and later in his own play. Then, André Breton used the term in a big statement he wrote in 1924. He said it means expressing thoughts without control from reason or worrying about how things look or what's right or wrong. Over time, the word "surreal" became common, and in 1967, it got into the dictionary, meaning something that feels like a crazy dream.

In this pencil sketch,there is surreal art. From the beginning of the world, the first species on the earth as researchers determined that was likely a comb jelly, or ctenophore. All this come out from human mind irrespective of gender. The lines in the sketch showing bondage of the world around everything.

Absurdism : 

Absurdism means the internal conflict between human tendency to find the inherent value and the meaning of life and his inability to find any. In this the seminal work is Wating for Godot by Samuel Beckett published in 1953. In this painting the central symbolism taken into consideration. 

The Art of  Existense :

Absurdism is all about finding happiness and meaning in the existance. Spider does monotonus work of making web. However, this work is for his existence, living. It mades web like Sisyphus climbed the mountain with the stone. While looking around absurdity is everywhere, but the question is seeking meaning and happiness within it. 

Dadaism : 

Dada happened because of the of World War I. People saw the destruction and wondered how anything good could come out of it. They questioned how to find meaning in a world where young men full of hope were killed. The aftermath was harsh - blinded and disfigured soldiers on the streets. In response, one bitter voice emerged, saying, "Everything is nonsense."

Dada is the art of the nihilist. It smashes accepted wisdom, challenges norms and values, and offends, upsets, and provokes us to re-examine everything.

Dada is intended to shock. It’s an artistic jolt asking, or demanding, that the viewers reorient themselves in some way. It is designed to make us feel uncomfortable and does not make for easy appreciation. It’s only when we’re thrown so drastically outside of our comfort zone in this way that Dada asks us to question how things are. It shakes us out of a conformist stupor to look afresh at things.

Dada Paper Collage Art : 

AS Dada art I prepared paper collage art.

The use of diverse and seemingly unrelated images in Dada art often reflects a rejection of traditional values and an embrace of chaos and absurdity. In a Dada collage, the combination of elements may be intentionally random or create a sense of disorientation.

• Social Commentary: The inclusion of political figures like Trump and Nirmala Sitaraman, along with images related to the military, budget, and barcode stickers, might suggest a commentary on political or economic issues.
• Environmental Concerns: Images of trees, a submarine, and a turtle could hint at ecological themes or concerns about the impact of human activities on the environment.
• Cultural Diversity: The inclusion of images related to India (temple, bears) may highlight cultural diversity or comment on cultural exchange.
• Contrast and Conflict: The juxtaposition of seemingly opposite elements like flowers and guns, butterflies and army men, may convey a sense of conflict or contrast between beauty and violence.
• Consumerism and Technology: Elements like a necklace, flowers, barcode stickers, and budget could touch on themes related to consumerism, technology, and the commodification of nature.
• {I used ChatGPT for explanation, provided it detailed explanation of collage and ask for evaluate themes. }

Dada Poetry : 

 As Dada art I aslo prepared Dada poetry.

Woman falls into Patriarchal World

or Gamble Bilkis Bano case

To See Life As An Infinite

બચત

BUDGET 2024 सज धज के PRESENTS

Unfounded

fears of Exceptional growth

Taught. But Thought?

The juxtaposition of words like "Woman falls into Patriarchal World" and "Gamble Bilkis Bano case" suggests a theme related to gender dynamics or societal challenges. "To See Life As An Infinite" could imply a broader perspective, while the use of different scripts and languages (Gujarati, Hindi) adds to the eclectic nature of Dada poetry.

The inclusion of "બચત" (savings in Gujarati), "BUDGET 2024 सज धज के PRESENTS," and "Unfounded fears of Exceptional growth" introduces elements related to finance, budgeting, and possibly societal expectations. The phrase "Taught. But Thought?" might suggest a contrast between conventional learning and individual reflection.

In Dada poetry, meaning often emerges from the unexpected connections between words and images rather than following a linear structure. Each reader may interpret it differently, finding personal associations or emotions in the seemingly disparate elements.

So how would you interpret this ? Share your views in the comment section.

Thank you.

Words : 1590

Images : 11

Video : 1

References :

Campos, Manuel, and Jose Manuel. “A Guide to Modernism in Literature.” EnglishPost.org, 6 July 2023, https://englishpost.org/literary-movements-modernism/. Accessed 23 February 2024.

Dorward, Chris. “Difference Between Modernism and Postmodernism in Literature | Compare the Difference Between Similar Terms.” Differencebetween.com, 26 June 2018, https://www.differencebetween.com/difference-between-modernism-and-postmodernism-in-literature/. Accessed 23 February 2024.

Thomson, Jonny. “A canvas of nonsense: how Dada reflects a world gone mad through art.” Big Think, 21 April 2021, https://bigthink.com/high-culture/nonsense-dada-world-mad-art/#Echobox=1644655019. Accessed 23 February 2024.