Wednesday, 20 January 2016

Post-Modernism | Starting Points


Points from the video above:

PLURALISM - a mash up, more than one influence, reference. Evidenced in Post-Modernist architecture

• Post-Modernism is 'ironic about the failures (of capitalism)' and 'another crisis of Modernism, modernisation, modernity' - Charles Jencks


• Moving away from the codes, rules, and restrictions of the Modern era


'There are no absolutes in art' - Robert A. M. Stern

• 'The Independent said "do use the word Post-Modernism" because it means absolutely nothing, and everything' - Charles Jencks

• No formality, order. Breaks down barriers. A combination of cultures, interests, and things. A reflection of our integrated, diverse society perhaps?


• Quite outrageous, unapologetic, a celebration of the over-the-top and kitsch?


'Disney World is closer to what most people want than what architects have ever given them' - Robert Venturi

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