ultraism (Meaning)
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ultraism (n.)
The principles of those who advocate extreme measures, as radical reform, and the like.
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ultraism Sentence Examples
- Ultraism is an avant-garde literary movement that flourished in Spain in the early 20th century.
- Ultraist poets sought to transcend conventional forms and language, rejecting traditional aesthetics.
- Jorge Luis Borges, whose early work was influenced by Ultraism, later criticized the movement for its excessive formalism.
- Ultraist poetry often employed disjunctive language, fragmentary imagery, and typographical experimentation.
- The Ultraist aesthetic extended beyond literature into other art forms, including painting and photography.
- Rafael Alberti and Gerardo Diego were prominent figures in the Ultraist movement.
- Ultraism had a brief but influential lifespan, leaving a lasting mark on Spanish literature.
- Ultraist poets aimed to create a pure and abstract art, free from any practical or utilitarian considerations.
- The Ultraist manifesto advocated for the elimination of all unnecessary elements from poetry, such as rhyme and punctuation.
- Ultraism's focus on innovation and experimentation influenced subsequent avant-garde movements.
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The principles of those who advocate extreme measures, as radical reform, and the like.
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Ultraism is an avant-garde literary movement that flourished in Spain in the early 20th century.
Ultraist poets sought to transcend conventional forms and language, rejecting traditional aesthetics.
Jorge Luis Borges, whose early work was influenced by Ultraism, later criticized the movement for its excessive formalism.
Ultraist poetry often employed disjunctive language, fragmentary imagery, and typographical experimentation.
