Commemorating the death of Western Marxist theorist Frederick Jameson, and emphasizing the theoretical contribution of his work "On Modernism" to the author's study of late modernism. The book "On Modernism" includes 20 papers by Jameson from 1971 to 2005, showcasing his cross-cultural and interdisciplinary research perspectives, particularly in exploring the relationship between Japanese modern writers and Western modernism. It also corrected the view that Jameson was only seen as a postmodernist, pointing out that he had in-depth research on various stages of modernism.

1. Cross temporal, interdisciplinary perspective and Eastern culture

Jameson's' On Modernism 'is renowned for its cross temporal and interdisciplinary perspective, covering five historical stages from the mid-19th century to the end of the 20th century, and encompassing multiple countries and cultures in Europe, America, and Asia. The book not only discusses modernist literature, but also involves modernist painting and music, emphasizing the kinship between literature and other art forms. Jameson demonstrated his ability to summarize interdisciplinary cultural theory in his book, combining modernist literature with visual art, and delving into modernist material aesthetics, using philosophical principles to interpret art and artistic views. In addition, Jameson also touched upon disciplines such as history and advertising. For example, in the chapter discussing Japan's modernization history, he drew on the views of Japanese critic Hitoshi Sugiya, believing that Japan's historical image has reference value for the West. In the chapter discussing advertising, Jameson regarded the sandwich billboards on the heads of Dublin citizens as a symbol of the text itself, believing that advertising dissolved the fundamental reality of society, leaving only the form of material wholeness.

2. Late Modernism Theory

Frederick Jameson delved into the concept of modernism, particularly late modernism, in his book "On Modernism". He emphasized the importance of modernism on the materiality of media by analyzing different art forms such as painting and literature. Jameson believed that the characteristics of modernism lie in the enhancement of material consciousness and the emphasis on media materials, which is particularly evident in C é zanne's paintings and the works of modernist novelists. He revealed the profound aesthetic value of modernist works through a detailed analysis of the paintings of C é zanne, De Kooning, and Gerlache, as well as the novels of Hubert Akan.