Modernism Typified Tradition Rejection Modernism is typified by rejection of tradition. Modernism is a present-state undertaking that comes with subsequent changes brought by innovation and change of approaches in production and thought. Traditions as the past lifestyle and activity cannot be at the stand with new and modern approaches of relaying similar activities and solutions. The challenges brought by the environment have changed urgency of approach and perception of ideas in the world. Change
Islamic Modernism in the West: A Multiple Modernities Perspective Introduction and background Modernization theory has been one of the master theoretical narratives to understand the major institutional and cultural transformation from traditional societies to modern ones. It is developed by the founders of sociology and has dominated the prevalent understanding and explanations of many social differentiation processes including differentiation, rationalization, individualization, urbanization, and
Memmot (2007) explains how Indigenous building methods, based on semi-permanent structures utilized original styles, local materials and, like their culture. They were poetically wedded to the distinct sense of place for which this isolated continent is renowned. Indigenous architecture is pure vernacular (Memmot 2007). While this is respectfully acknowledged, this essay will examine the period after
The concept of indigenous sovereignty is the most debated and contested subject among Indigenous academicians and politicians. To further expand the concept and understand indigenous sovereignty, Aileen brought a new insight and perspectives through the lenses of sociological thought. The Judicio-political is a commonly used approach by many theorists on indigenous sovereignty. In this respect, the author sought to challenge the concept of indigenous sovereignty situated within the Judicio-political
contrasting the differences between Prairie Style architecture and Hi-tech architecture. We will go over the origin, the years it was used, the main components and characteristics, some of the architects that used these design types, a few real=-world examples, and we will compare them. Prairie School was a late 19th- and early 20th-century architectural style, most common to the Midwestern United States. The style is usually marked by horizontal lines, flat or hipped roofs with broad overhanging eaves
Racism in The Jewel in the Crown and Heart of Darkness The effects of British colonialism are reflected in literature from both early modernism and post colonialism. Racial discrimination tainted both eras portrayed in the British morale of white supremacy over non-European counties unfolded. Heart of Darkness exemplifies early modernism in the British explorers viewed African natives of the Congo as incapable of human equality due to perceived uncivilized savagery. Personal interaction
Richard Van Camp's, The Lesser Blessed, contains elements that classify the novel with both Indigenous and Modern genres. Featuring both genres in a text can lead to contradicting themes that form a binary. This binary has the potential to limit the extent readers can connect to the story, suggesting the presence of a barrier. Barriers hinder the readers' lack of understanding or relatability to either Indigenous or Modern works of literature. This paper will serve to analyze how Richard Van Camp deconstructs
According to Helen Frankenthaler, “There are no rules. That is how art is born, how breakthroughs happen. Go against the rules or ignore the rules. That is what invention is about.” Throughout history, female artists were seldom granted the same opportunities as their male counterparts, yet they refused to adhere society’s rules, and, in turn, they were able to invent powerful, unique art. Whether within the 20th century parameters-which often offered much more creative freedom to women such as working
Reconciliation Commission, hereafter referred to as TRC, committed to the tasks of discovering the truth about Canada’s Indian Residential Schools, revealing this truth to all Canadians, and attempting to reconcile the relationship between Indigenous and non-Indigenous Canadians. One of the ways the TRC suggested to facilitate this reconciliation process is through the creative arts. Indeed, in the last few years, Canada has seen a host of artistic projects launched which seek to heal and reconcile
Elle, a Theatre Passe Murielle Production adapted by Severn Thompson, from the novel by Douglas Glover is a spectacular example of post-colonial theatre. The production was recently performed at the Vancouver Firehall Arts Centre in which I had the pleasure to experience. Post-colonial literature and post-colonial theatre act as important stories to tell, explain and give responses to of the cultural legacy of colonialism and imperialism. Post-colonial theatre first and foremost focuses on the issues