The avant-garde movement

The avant-garde movement refers to innovative and experimental artistic approaches that challenge traditional norms and conventions. Emerging in the late 19th and early 20th centuries across art, literature, music, and design, it sought to promote new ideas and perspectives. Avant-garde artists and thinkers often pushed boundaries, exploring abstraction, surrealism, and new forms of expression. They aimed to provoke thought and inspire change, reflecting the complexities of modern life. This movement laid the groundwork for many contemporary art forms, emphasizing originality and the questioning of societal values and artistic standards.