There are historical moments when an alignment of forces causes a shift in human outlook. It happened to art and philosophy and science at the beginning of the Renaissance, and again at the beginning of the Enlightenment. Now, in the early twentieth century, modernism was born by the breaking of the old strictures and verities. A spontaneous combustion occurred that included the works of Einstein, Picasso, Matisse, Stravinsky, Schoenberg, Joyce, Eliot, Proust, Diaghilev, Freud, Wittgenstein, and dozens of other path-breakers who seemed to break the bonds of classical thinking.52 In
The quote highlights pivotal moments in history when various forces converge to reshape human perspectives, such as during the Renaissance and the Enlightenment. These periods sparked significant advancements in art, philosophy, and science, marking profound shifts in thought and creativity.
In the early twentieth century, modernism emerged, characterized by a departure from traditional frameworks and beliefs. This transformation was driven by influential figures like Einstein, Picasso, and Freud, who collectively challenged established norms and expanded the boundaries of their respective fields, leading to new ways of understanding the world.
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