EL VANGUARDISMO en minutos

Introduction to Vanguardism

What is Vanguardism?

• Vanguardism is described as a collection of artistic and literary movements that emerged in the early 20th century, particularly after World War I.

• It encompasses various artistic currents united by themes of freedom of expression and aesthetic innovation.

• The term "vanguardismo" derives from the French word "avant-garde," which means "advance guard," indicating a forward-thinking approach.

Historical Context

• Vanguard artistic movements arose as a dual rebellion against the rigid aesthetic norms of 19th-century academia and as a protest against wartime atrocities and societal value crises.

• The emergence of vanguardism coincided with significant cultural upheaval at the end of the 19th century, marked by religious, philosophical, and cultural crises.

Characteristics of Vanguardism

Diverse Movements

• Composed of varied disciplines such as cinema, music, literature, and painting, all sharing a critical stance towards contemporary society.

Rejection of Traditional Art

• Historical vanguards questioned existing art forms and institutions like museums and academies, viewing them as corrupt manifestations of society.

Break from Artistic Tradition

• They rejected modern artistic traditions that sought realistic representation and ideal beauty established since the Renaissance.

Stages of Vanguardism

First Stage (1900 - 1914)

• This period saw the rise of historical vanguards amidst apparent social calm characterized by bourgeois prosperity but underlying tensions among marginalized groups like women and workers.

Second Stage (1919 - 1939)

• Known as the interwar period; it featured two opposing lines: one seeking rationality (constructivist), while another embraced irrationality in response to perceived hypocrisy in reality. Examples include Dadaism and Surrealism.

Third Stage (Post-1950)