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Post Modernism

Postmodern Design: What is It, Really?Brush up on your knowledge of postmodern design as it may be back in fashion very soon

Postmodern Architecture and Design | ArtsyPostmodern architecture and design originated in the late 1970’s as a response to Modernism. In architecture and design, Postmodernity is characterized by the return of ornament and symbol to form. Robert Venturi, one of the most prominent Postmodernist architects, wrote two books that were instrumental in defining the movement: Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture (1966) and Learning from Las Vegas (1972). In the former, Venturi argued that Modernism, in its search for “purity” through use of minimal materials and a functionally driven aesthetic, was reductive, calling instead for the return of wit, ornament, and historical reference. Other prominent architects and designers associated with Postmodernism include Frank Gehry, Ettore Sottsass, and Phillip Johnson. In their work, the functional and formalized shapes and spaces of the Modernist style are replaced by diverse aesthetics: styles collide, form is adopted for its own sake, and new ways of viewing familiar styles and spaces abound.

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'Postmodern Design Complete' Celebrates the 20th Century's Most Controversial Movement'Postmodern Design Complete' Celebrates the 20th Century's Most Controversial Movement

The Dezeen guide to Postmodern architecture and designDirector of New York's Museum of Art and Design Glenn Adamson presents a potted history of Postmodernism – one of the 20th century's most divisive movements

V&A · What is Postmodernism?Postmodernism is one of the most controversial movements in art and design history. We asked some of its leading practitioners what it means to be Postmodern.

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