The turn of the century

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This comprehensive exploration delves into the complex interplay between modernism, modernity, and avant-garde movements across various disciplines. It begins with critical terminological and theoretical issues, offering a bilingual introduction to key concepts. The text examines the distinctions between modernism and modernization, highlighting feminist revisions and the aesthetic of anarchy within modernist literature. It discusses the evolution from decadence to modernism, reassessing figures like Karl Kraus and Proust, and analyzing significant works in the context of European modernism. Interdisciplinary approaches are emphasized, questioning the utility of the term 'modernism' in studying 20th-century art. The annotation also addresses the aestheticization of urban life, the portrayal of women in art and literature, and the dynamics of the Russian literary avant-garde. It concludes with reflections on the complexities of modernist aesthetics in music and visual arts, alongside a historical panorama from 1850 to 1950. The text is enriched with a bibliography, contributor notes, and an index, providing a thorough resource for understanding the multifaceted nature of modernism and its cultural implications.