The Moderns were a culmination of writers and painters, overall artists in their respective fields, that all shared unique and creative thoughts, ideas, and works. Some, such as Picasso and Hemingway, were greatly influenced by the likes of others at the salon, such as Gertrude Stein. For those people to come together at this specific point in time was a unifying and powerful moment for the world. “The War to End All Wars” had just ended, taking millions of lives with it, and many nations around the world were looking to restore the happiness, joy, and freedom that had previously made the world feel so alive. For the Moderns, they were able to express war time events, in hopes that it will bring others back to the happy times even stronger.
