postmodernism
/poʊstˈmɑdərˌnɪzəm/
noun
- A style and movement in art, architecture, and literature that began in the late 20th century, reacting against modernism by using mixed styles, irony, and playful references.
- Many critics see postmodernism as a rejection of the seriousness of modernist art.
- Postmodernism in architecture often combines historical elements with modern materials.
- The novel is a classic example of postmodernism, with its fragmented story and self-aware narrator.
- A philosophical and cultural movement that questions traditional ideas about truth, meaning, and certainty, emphasizing that knowledge is shaped by culture, language, and power.
- Some scholars argue that postmodernism leads to a loss of shared values.
- The course explores how postmodernism has influenced politics and media.
- Postmodernism challenges the belief that science can provide absolute truths.
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