fin de siècle Austria

Fin de siècle Austria, roughly spanning the late 19th and early 20th centuries, was a period marked by cultural richness and social change amid political tension. It saw vibrant artistic movements like Vienna Secession and innovative thinkers challenging traditional norms. This era reflected a sense of decadence and a questioning of established values, influenced by modernization, urbanization, and growing national tensions within the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Despite some decline in confidence, Vienna remained a hub of creativity, fostering influential figures such as Freud, Klimt, and Schoenberg, shaping modern art, science, and thought.