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Accepting that art is reflective of culture, consider the major art movements of the 20th century and discuss the following:

  • In general terms, what does 20th century art tell us about Western culture in the 20th century?
  • Broadly speaking, how is the 20th century in art different from the 16th century in art?
  • Consider faith, politics, economics, and technology.
  • Use some specific examples to support your answers.

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Question 1:
The 20th century was a period that experienced extreme change, mainly in the way people
perceived civilization and its impact. As Gaff & Oliver (2008) illustrates, global upheavals as a
result of the world wars, radical political movements, and economic downturns resulted in a
change that was seen in avant-garde art throughout the century. The spread of the waves of
imperialism and nationalism challenged the classical art that was dominant during the pre-20th
century. In modern art, art movements were important since they described common artistic styles,
ideals, and the technical approach during that time (Gallery, 2011). The 20th century artists
explored extreme and varying themes resulting into various art movements that were reflective of
the Western culture during that time.
The major art movements that described the Western culture include Futurism, Vorticism,
and Dada (Gallery, 2011). The futurism movement was one of the most controversial art
movement that likened man to machines so as to embrace change, innovation, and speed in the
society while abandoning and traditions and c...


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