What is modernism ?

'Modernism is a broad movement in arts and literature that gathered pace from around 1800 [a movement when technology became a dominant force]. It is characterised by a deliberate rejection of the styles of the past; emphasising instead, innovation and experimentation in forms, materials and techniques to form artwork.'(Tate, 2017) Resulting in a better reflection of modern society as you are more able to identify the characteristics of society.( John Fass, freshers week, 2017)Reference:Tate (2017)Modernism. Available at: http://libguides.ioe.ac.uk/c.php?g=482485&p=3299862John Fass, freshers week, 2017