Barbara Craig·2 days agoMember-onlyPostmodernism: A Critical AnalysisIs it the end or what comes after? Postmodernism is a philosophical movement that emerged in the 20th century as a response to the modernist movement. It is characterized by its rejection of absolute truths, grand narratives, and the idea of progress. Postmodernism emphasizes the importance of subjectivity, deconstruction, and…Modernism3 min readModernism3 min read
Mark Manson·Mar 13Member-onlyHow to Wage Philosophical WarfareYou’ve probably heard the words “modernism” and “postmodernism” before. Perhaps you heard them uttered by a stuffy professor or some nerd with a bow-tie in an art gallery. But I’d like to take a few minutes to convince you that they are practical and important terms. First, some definitions. Modernism…Modernism6 min readModernism6 min read
Dylan Perera Nanayakkara·Mar 11Back to the Futon (Short Story)Can you win a staring contest against a blank laptop screen? Kurt had confronted the vacant space for so long that the glare emanating from the machine turned into a light smog that clouded the corners of his tired blue eyes. …Modernism6 min readModernism6 min read
Adam Louis Sebastian Lehodey·Mar 6Into the complex world of Mrs Dalloway | A critical analysis of Woolf’s masterpieceOn a searing hot June day, one century ago, Mrs Dalloway said she would buy the flowers herself. So begins Virginia Woolf’s infamous tale, the tale of a respectable lady, an ordinary day spent in London organising a party, yet one which fuses together the lives of so many and…Modernism5 min readModernism5 min read
Tim Pickerill·Mar 6Part Three — Dialectics: Modern Progress, Revolutionary Critique, & Pop — have we always been…Part Three — Dialectics: Modern Progress, Revolutionary Critique, & Pop — have we always been Postmodern? The question of Modernity and our place in Modernity becomes confused by way of history and our disconnection from our own history in the “West,” and our lack of knowing (let alone even understanding) the history of the “East,” or the Global South. Regarding “modernity” we are faced with an…Modernism35 min readModernism35 min read
University of Florence·Mar 6“We are all Demoiselles d’Avignon” or the Breaching of the Dominant GazeFrom Firenze University Press Book: Les Demoiselles d’Avignon and Modernism — As we have seen, the consequences of Steinberg and the evolution of art history and critique from the 1960s were characterised by the fragmentation of the discourse on modern art. In the presence of these approaches from the 80s, those affiliated to the New History of Art, especially those, who…Modernism4 min readModernism4 min read
Akhmad Hanan·Feb 25Learning Geopolitics in the Modern EraAs the world becomes more interconnected, it is more important than ever to understand geopolitics and the emerging geopolitical landscape. Geopolitics knowledge is essential for anyone hoping to succeed in business, international relations, or even domestic politics in today’s world. Learning geopolitics can be daunting, but with the right resources…Modernism2 min readModernism2 min read
Thomas A. Heath·Feb 22Can I Just Call Myself a “Writer”?This is my first post here on Medium. By clicking the little green “Publish” button at the top right corner of my screen, I will officially become a “blogger.” What, then, is the criteria for being considered a “writer”? I did not “write” this post. It was typed into the…Modernism3 min readModernism3 min read
Kenneth Leong·Feb 21Member-onlyA Theory of Wabi-SabiI discovered the Japanese aesthetic concept of “Wabi-Sabi” when I read a book on the subject in the mid 90s. Since then, I have been exploring Wabi-Sabi art, photography and poetry. The notion of finding perfection in imperfection has tremendous appeal to me. Perhaps it is because the notion is…Modernism3 min readModernism3 min read
