Post modernism

Post-Modernism A Limited Introduction

Defining Post-Modernism ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Characteristics of P-M A blending and questioning of the real vs. the fictional Fragmentary and chaotic experimentation mingled characteristics; mixed genres No overarching truth; truth does not exist. External versus internal temporal disorder Look to non-west religion, social habitation, self-actualization No overarching narrative or explanation

Post-Modern Statements ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Media in general is very P-M ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Media in the 50s and 60s ,[object Object]

And today ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Architecture ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

I. M. Pei Buildings Become a Sign

Frank Gehry Layerings of Facades

Environment Taken Out of Consideration

Postmodern Music ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Talking Heads, Burning Down the House, Live ,[object Object]

Elvis Costello clips ,[object Object],[object Object]

Beck, Fugees, Siguros ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Kanye, Beastie Boys, Weezer ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Kanye West and Radiohead ,[object Object],[object Object]

John Cage, 4:33 ,[object Object]

Postmodern Television ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Pastiche—a humorous rehash of something already famous within our culture. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Spectacle—a show that caters to the most base and shallow within us. ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Faux T.V.—Self referential shows, shows about shows, fake news ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Mystery—Bizarre searches for the unknown, including spirituality, philosophy, and technology ,[object Object],[object Object],[object Object]

Post Modern Movies ,[object Object]

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