Neoclassicism Vs. Modernism Essay - 1174 Words

Igor Stravinsky makes for a first-class example of differences and similarities between neoclassicism and modernism. Modernism is defined as â€Å"A term used in music to denote a multi-faceted but distinct and continuous tradition within 20th-century composition†1, while neoclassicism may be defined as â€Å"A movement of style in the works of certain 20th-century composers, who, particularly during the period between the two world wars, revived the balanced forms and clearly perceptible thematic processes of earlier styles to replace what were, to them, the increasingly exaggerated gestures and formlessness of late Romanticism†2 By not only comparing his works to others but within his own body of work the two movements can be better†¦show more content†¦In addition to asymmetrical rhythms the use of polytonality is vibrant throughout the piece especially in the introduction which begins with different clarinets playing polytonal. Stravinsky structured The Ri te very differently, melody was not the only dominant feature of the piece, other features such as the fore mentioned polytonality and asymmetrical rhythms were also at the dominant features of the piece. By breaking from many common practices of his own and of the time, Stravinsky created a piece slated in modernisms history. While The Rite was a piece of modernist material, Stravinsky later moved on to neoclassicism, Pulcinella greatly represents a small portion of Stravinskys neoclassical repertoire. Like Stravinsky his contemporary in another art form was Pablo Picasso, interestingly enough he played a huge part in the design of the visuals in Pulcinella. Both emphasize or accentuate certain features within their works. Where Stravinsky may accentuate his neoclassical works with features from his predecessors, Picasso accentuates his art with his perceptions, such as his Stravinsky portrait that casts Stravinsky with a very large body, a small head but a rather large nose. Both emphasized certain themes within their works of art. Pulcinella, is also often compared to Schoenberg’s Pierrot lunaire, an earlier piece set to seven poems and performed in sprechstimme. While Pulcinella was a ballet performed in aShow MoreRelatedBrief Survey of American Literature3339 Words   |  14 PagesRevolution(1789—1799) Romantic vs. Neoclassic (1) Neoclassicism: - reason, order, elegant wit - rationalism of enlightenment in 18th-cent. Romanticism: - passion, emotion, natural beauty - imagination, mysticism, liberalism (freedom to express personal feelings) Romantic vs. Neoclassic (2) Innovation: - subjects: common life; the supernatural; the far away and the long ago - style: common language really used by men; poetic symbolism Romantic vs. Neoclassic(3) Good poetryRead MoreEssay about Summary of History of Graphic Design by Meggs14945 Words   |  60 Pagessystem to structure space in his graphic designs. o The first industrial designer. o His work for AEG considered first comprehensive visual identification program. à  Ã¯Æ'   - His AEG designs represent a synthesis of two contradictory concepts: neoclassicism and sachilchkeit. - Made use of three elements: a logo, a typeface, and a constant layout of elements following standardized formats. o Believed that typography provided the most characteristic picture of a period. o Pushed 20th century