Question

The following accurately define the modern era except:

a.
A period characterised by the colonial domination of other continents by Western Europe and North America.





b.
A period preceded by the middle ages.

c.
Advancement in politics, industry, society, economics, commerce, transport, communication, science, technology, medicine and culture.

d.
A period of peace and stability.

Answer 1

Which best describes why the era of ‘Modernism’ came into being?

a.
Modernism can be viewed as a shift towards tradition in hopes of conservation of tradition.

b.
Modernism encompasses the works of artists and thinkers who thought that traditional approaches to the arts, architecture, literature, religion, and social organisation had become fashionable in producing works and should be preserved.

c.
Modernism encompasses the works of artists and thinkers who sought to alter traditional approaches to the arts, architecture, literature, religion, and social organisation since these had become outdated within almost all circumstances surrounding industrialisation.

d.
Modernism sought new and radical ways of expression.

Answer 2

Choose four other movements from the following, that are associated with modernism (to score a mark, all four must be correct):

a.
Leninism

b.
Reformation

c.
Surrealism

d.
Enlightenment

e.
Cubism

f.
Impressionism

Answer 3

The following accurately define the modern era except:

**d. A period of peace and stability.**

While the modern era has seen numerous advancements, it has also been marked by significant conflicts, wars, and upheavals, making it not a period of peace and stability overall.

Answer 4

The option that best describes why the era of ‘Modernism’ came into being is:

**c. Modernism encompasses the works of artists and thinkers who sought to alter traditional approaches to the arts, architecture, literature, religion, and social organisation since these had become outdated within almost all circumstances surrounding industrialisation.**

This accurately captures the essence of Modernism as a movement that emerged in response to the changes brought about by industrialization and other societal shifts, seeking to break away from established traditions.

Answer 5

The four movements associated with modernism are:

**c. Surrealism**
**e. Cubism**
**f. Impressionism**
**d. Enlightenment**

(Note: While the Enlightenment is not strictly a modernist movement, it laid the philosophical groundwork for many modernist ideas. The other three—Surrealism, Cubism, and Impressionism—are clearly aligned with modernist principles.)

If you are looking for strictly modernist art movements, then you may focus solely on **Surrealism**, **Cubism**, and **Impressionism**.