This document provides a summary of postmodern theorist Jean Baudrillard. It begins with a brief introduction to postmodernism, explaining that it comes after modernism and breaks down modernist standards in art, media, literature and architecture. The document then provides biographical facts about Baudrillard, including his nationality, dates of birth and death, region and university of study. It concludes with definitions of several key terms in postmodernism and from postmodern theorists, such as pastiche, parody, and simulacra.