Intermodernism

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Intermodernism (abbreviated as Intermo^[1]) is a term coined in the early 21st century, and is used to describe the current social, political and cultural state, and is seen as a direct critical opposition of postmodernity. Intermodernism does not have an absolute definition, but is, by its very nature, fluid and evolving. It is used by philosophers, social critics and great thinkers to refer to the aspects of society which, rather than fragmenting as the postmodernists would argue, are in fact moving back together into a more cohesive network. After modernism with its absolute values and sharp doctrines, we got a postmodern relativism of attitudes, where everything was allowed. Now we need a term for describing recent development in art, where everything truly is allowed, but not beneficial. We are able to consider a tendency toward unification, concentration at one thing of time, homogenity in sense of style. Covering these new tendencies the term intermodernism is obvious.

[edit] Criticism

Intermodernism, as with any forward-thinking and intellectually-challenging concept, must contend with its fair share of critics. Perhaps the most alluring characteristic of intermodernism is its inherent ability to react against criticism in a unified and, of course, cohesive manner, resulting in a strengthening of common values amongst its most dedicated advocates. The inexorable result of this is that intermodernism consistently and unassailably demonstrates the anti-fragmentary evolution of society.