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| − | The usage of the word "art" is fairly stable, which makes sense considering the purpose of the journal is to advocate for a new style of art. Meanwhile, the mention of "war" increases between issues. | + | The usage of the word "art" is fairly stable, which makes sense considering the purpose of the journal is to advocate for a new style of art. Meanwhile, the mention of "war" increases between issues. ''BLAST'' 2 is reflecting on the atrocities of war |
Particularly interesting is the fact that the usage of the word "man" goes down. At its prime, Vorticism was a nationalistic movement that embraced the power of man to create. The decrease in the word usage suggests some sort of despondence; the empowerment of the authors to create an artistic revolution of sorts may have dwindled. | Particularly interesting is the fact that the usage of the word "man" goes down. At its prime, Vorticism was a nationalistic movement that embraced the power of man to create. The decrease in the word usage suggests some sort of despondence; the empowerment of the authors to create an artistic revolution of sorts may have dwindled. | ||
