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ultraism


Meanings
  • noun

    A cultural and artistic movement that emerged in Europe in the late 19th and early 20th centuries, characterized by a rejection of traditional values and an emphasis on extremes and radical innovation.

    - "Ultraism was a revolutionary movement that challenged the artistic norms of the time."
    - "The ultraists sought to push the boundaries of what was considered acceptable in art and literature."

Variants
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ultraism , ultraisms , ultraist , ultraistic , ultraists
Etymology
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Derived from the Latin word 'ultra' meaning 'beyond' or 'extreme'.


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  1. Ultraism was particularly prominent in France, where it was centered in the city of Paris.

  2. Some of the most famous ultraist writers include Guillaume Apollinaire, Max Jacob, and Blaise Cendrars.

  3. Ultraism was also associated with the development of the avant-garde in music, particularly in the works of composers such as Igor Stravinsky and Arnold Schoenberg.


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  1. Futurism: A related artistic movement that also emphasized radical innovation and a rejection of traditional values. However, while ultraism sought to push the boundaries of art and literature, futurism also embraced technology and the modern city.

  2. Dadaism: Another artistic movement that emerged around the same time as ultraism, characterized by a rejection of logic and reason in favor of chaos and irrationality.


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Ultraism was a significant cultural movement that influenced various forms of art and literature. It was particularly prominent in poetry, where ultraists sought to break free from traditional forms and explore new forms of expression. Ultraism also had connections to the larger modernist movement, which sought to challenge traditional values and push the boundaries of art and culture.

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