Modernism emerged in the late 19th century as industrialization transformed societies and new technologies developed. Events like World Wars and the Spanish Flu pandemic caused major societal changes in Europe. Art movements reflected these transformations, from Art Nouveau capturing nature in decorative designs to Cubism and Futurism using abstract forms to depict new perspectives and a modern world of speed and machinery. As disillusionment with rationalism grew after World War 1, Postmodernism developed as an rejection of grand narratives and an embrace of ambiguity and pluralism.

1. Modernism to post
modernism
By Lauren MacLeod

2. 1850-1918
• 1850 to 1918 was the beginning of
industrialization which lead to modernism.

3. Moving forward…
• What was industrialization and how did it effect
civilization?

4. Charlie Chaplin
• Just a cog in the machine…

5. Beginning of the modern age
• Many major events caused Europe to change
which caused the beginning of the modern age.

6. World Fairs 19th Century
• Countries showing off and exhibiting what they
could achieve. (Boasting)

7. Modernism

8. Art Nouveau
Decorative Arts Alphonse Muncha
“Job” 1896.

9. Art Nouveau-Architecture

10. Early Modernist Design
• AEG Peter Behrens

11. AEG Factory

12. Cubism
What is Cubism?

13. Futurism
• Captures speed and movement.

14. Photomontage…
• The power of Photomontage (Hitler)

15. Post Modernism

16. WW1
• Turned people against machines.
• The great war and the Spanish Flu had a
great affect on Europe.
• Germany was “On its knees” in the 30’s
and began its racist path.

17. DADA

18. Festival Of Britain 1951

19. My Conclusion…