Modernism and Postmodernism

Modernism and Postmodernism are cultural movements that reflect shifting attitudes toward reality, art, and knowledge. Modernism, emerging in the late 19th to mid-20th centuries, emphasizes innovation, individual expression, and a belief in objective truth and universal values, often seeking meaning through structure and form. In contrast, Postmodernism, rising in the late 20th century, questions these certainties, embracing irony, fragmentation, and pluralism. It suggests reality is subjective and constructed, leading to "anti-realism," which challenges the idea of a singular truth or narrative, celebrating diverse perspectives and the complexities of human experience.