Rodent of Unusual Size wrote:
Stephen McConnell wrote:
'avant-garde' is *not* 'new guard.' it refers to those interested/involved in new and experimental things at the forefront of a movement.
Yes - the forefront of a movement that is changing the definition of what Avalon is. We agree - 'avant-garde' is not 'new-guard' but without a doubt the 'new-guard' is most certainly 'avant-garde'.
no, we evidently do not agree. the avant-garde doesn't change the
definition.
Again it seems we are thrown into agreement.
I would suggest that it is the community that is changing the definition as a consequence of a movement. The movement is about component based development. The 'avant-garde' aspect (as an adjective) nicely encapsulates the notion of movement into new territories - going beyond the classic. In my mind Timothy's usage of 'avant-garde' as a noun in this context is an eloquent play on the origin of the word.
Stephen.
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