The works of modernism and religion

If we look at “ Portrait of Madame Heim”, that painting exhibits the modernist condition because when Robert Delaunay painted the portrait, it was a celebration of inner strength because at the time this painting was made, women were viewed as more of a fit in the domestic scene. However, certain jobs began to open up for women. Delaunay wanted to convey this through painting the woman in the photo in an almost angelic-like presentation. Features of this are the dress the woman is wearing, and how she sits in a modest posture on the steps.

The modernist time period was a tumultuous time for everyone involved. It was a confusing time for people because of World War 1 and the toll of death involved. Art also changed significantly as well to mimic the changing times around the world. Prominent Modernist artist Robert Delaunay painted “ Portrait of Madame Heim” to show the burden of sensibilities on the common man, and T. S Eliot wrote “ Ash Wednesday”, to show the strong emphasis on religion in the 1900s, almost to the point where it becomes a major burden on the common man. Overall, both works show Modernist sensibilities because they both emphasize the burden of religion and the confusion of traditional roles.