When the modernist era commenced in the photographic realm is questionable with various dates being thrown around in various sources. However, it could be said that it is an ongoing era which commenced from the 1860's.
What is modernism? Here is an extract from Wikipedia that I think explains it well:
"Modernism, in general, includes the activities and creations of those who felt the traditional forms of art, architecture, literature, religious faith, philosophy, social organisation, and activities of daily life were becoming outdated in the new economic, social, and political environment of an emerging fully industrialised world. .... A notable characteristic of Modernism is self-consciousness, which often led to experiments with form, along with the use of techniques that drew attention to the processes and materials used in creating a painting, poem, building, etc. Modernism explicitly rejected the ideology of realism and makes use of the works of the past by the employment of reprise, incorporation, rewriting, recapitulation, revision and parody."
Modern photography, specifically in Australia commenced in the mid-20th century. It was European settlers who brought with them a modern aesthetic and training. Such Modernists included the likes of Wolfgang Sievers, Helmut Newton, Henry Talbot, Athol Shmith and Norman Ikin.
Today, photography in Australia is highly competitive.
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