Modernismus

derNoun

modernism

English translations

  1. 01

    Modernism

Word details

German meaning
Modernismus bezeichnet eine Epoche in Kunst, Architektur und Literatur, die sich durch neue Formen und Ideen auszeichnet und oft traditionelle Konventionen ablehnt.
English meaning
Modernism refers to an era in art, architecture, and literature characterized by new forms and ideas, often rejecting traditional conventions.
Synonym
Neue Sachlichkeit
German example
Der Modernismus brach mit vielen traditionellen Kunstformen.
English example
Modernism broke with many traditional art forms.
Type
Noun
Article
der
Singular Form
der Modernismus
Plural Form
die Modernismen

Example sentences with “Modernismus”

  1. Der Modernismus hat die Architektur stark geprägt. (Modernism has strongly influenced architecture.)

Frequently asked questions

Is Modernismus used in art contexts?

Yes, 'Modernismus' specifically refers to the cultural and artistic movement of the early 20th century.