modernism
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In the early years of the 20th century, Münter stood at the vanguard of European modernism.
From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 10, 2026
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 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
What stands in for modernism in our own era?
From The Wall Street Journal • Nov. 14, 2025
A fan of modernism and progress in all forms, Greeley was happy to introduce his readers to the new idea of spirit communication.
From "American Spirits" by Barb Rosenstock
From Roget's 21st Century Thesaurus, Third Edition Copyright © 2013 by the Philip Lief Group.
