
What is late modernism?
Late Modernism refers to the continuation and evolution of Modernist principles in art, architecture, and literature from the mid-20th century into the late 20th century. This movement maintains a focus on form, abstraction, and the rejection of traditional styles, but it often incorporates more complexity and ambiguity compared to early Modernism. Late Modernism explores themes such as alienation, identity, and the fragmentation of reality, reflecting the social and cultural shifts of the post-war period. It is seen in the works of architects like Louis Kahn and artists like Francis Bacon, who pushed the boundaries of Modernism while responding to the changing world around them.
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Artworks Related to Late modernism
Robert Longo
Men in the Cities, Tokyo, Seibu Department Stores, Ltd. I (3 Men), 1990
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
USD 23,500
Robert Longo
Men in the Cities, Tokyo, Seibu Department Stores, Ltd. III (Mixed), 1990
Limited Edition Print
Lithograph
USD 23,500
Roy Lichtenstein
Inaugural Print from the Inaugural Impressions portfolio, 1977
Limited Edition Print
Screen-print
USD 25,000 - 35,000
Robert Rauschenberg
One More & We Will Be More Than Halfway There, 1979
Limited Edition Print
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USD 4,350
Roy Lichtenstein
Interior with Chair from the Leo Castelli 90th Birthday portfolio, 1997
Limited Edition Print
Screen-print
USD 30,000 - 40,000
Robert Longo
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Roy Lichtenstein
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