modernism

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An artist who was often described to have a nomadic and bohemian disposition, he dabbled seamlessly with Cubist-inspired modernism and traditional Indian themes, creating bold and vibrant canvases with scenes from history and mythology.

From BBC • Dec. 6, 2025

In the end, this is one more strand of this curious architect, whose traditional modernism is now the default vernacular for clients who do not want eye-catching signature buildings.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 28, 2025

In the early 1960s, Ames faced fierce opposition from civic groups, who decried modernism as a threat to Balboa Park’s Spanish heart.

From Los Angeles Times • Nov. 25, 2025

It stands as a parable of modernism and its reception.

From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025

The Rite of Spring was the zenith of musical modernism in the early twentieth century.

From "The Story of Music" by Howard Goodall