unlocking the novel
a guide to modernism and postmodernism

Making connections between modern literature and other forms of modern expression

Modernism was a wide-sweeping movement that encompassed not only literature but also music and the visual arts. By understanding the work in other media, readers gain insights into the techniques and themes of modernist writers.

Learn how Picasso's cubist painting and Stravinsky's radical musical compositions parallel the work of modernist writers.

And before you move on, be sure to think about the ways contemporary photography can give us insights into modern literature.

Return to unlocking the modern novel