Documents postmodernism

Documents postmodernism

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  POSTMODERNISM
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  What is postmodernism? ◦Postmodernism first occurred in the 1870’s by John Watkins as a way to move on from French influence from people’s work. Postmodernism has been used to influence art, architecture, music and literature. ◦ There has also been use of modernist ideas in the 20th century art and culture.
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  Further research ◦ Postmodernideas is that anything can be art if it serves to reach an audience - therefore one piece of work is not of any greater value than another. ◦ Postmodernism is used in the media as it began the introduction of insecurities upon physical appearances and personal identities. Therefore, leading to inspiring changes to identities and reinventing yourself. ◦ For example: Lady Gaga
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  POSTMODERNISM IN ARCHITECTURE
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  POSTMODERNISM IN ART
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  Glossary ◦ Reinvent –To change something so that it appears completely brand new. ◦ Surrealism - A 20th-century avant-garde movement in art and literature which sought to release the creative potential of the unconscious mind, for example by the irrational juxtaposition of images. ◦ Self reflexive - Containing a reflection or image of itself ◦ Intertextuality – One media text referring to another. ◦ Homage – Imitation from a respectful standpoint ◦ Parody – Mocking something in an original way ◦ Pastiche - An artistic style that imitates another work or style. This is self-conscious imitation. ◦ Bricolage – Mixing up using different genres and styles.