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Definition:
The word decadence comes from the Latin de-cadere, which means "to fall away." In art,
it is used to refer to works or movements which are believed to have "fallen away" from earlier,
higher standards of morality, aesthetics and excellence. It is quite often used as a form of
harsh critique, condemning entire movements or time periods as worthless. For example,
when the Nazis seized power in Germany, they eliminated large amounts of modern art
because it was regarded as "decadent" and failed to live up to important political, social
and racial standards.
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