Postmodernism

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A2 Postmodernism flash cards
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Definition "A style and concept in the arts characterized by a distrust of theories and ideologies and by the drawing of attention to conventions" - Oxford English Dictionary
The Key Features of Postmodernism: - Truth is Relative - Transformation of the self (pick 'n' mix) - Uncertainty - Fragmentation of social life - Globalisation - The impact of ICT on social life - An emphasis on style - Confusion over time and space
Some examples of Postmodernism: - Pyramids in Las Vegas - Mixing different genre types together - Where one media text references another - Parodies - Mixing between high and low art
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