The document discusses the evolution of web design from modernism to post-modernism. It covers the key principles of modernist designers like Louis Sullivan and Ludwig Mies van der Rohe, such as "form follows function" and "less is more". The document then discusses how post-modern design challenged these principles by embracing concepts like "function follows form" and criticism of minimalism. Examples of early web design trends and critiques are provided to illustrate the shift from modernism to post-modernism on the web.