POSTMODERN ARCHITECTURE Postmodernity in architecture is said to

Postmodernity in architecture is said to be heralded by the return of "wit,

The Solution to Modernism Architects started turning away from Modern Functionalism. They viewed

Postmodern architecture was an international style whose first examples are generally cited as

The term postmodernism is probably most specific and meaningful when used in relation

Robert Venturi was at the head of the Postmodern Movement He is known

ROBERT VENTURI WAS AT THE FOREFRONT OF THIS MOVEMENT

Robert Venturi He goes on to explain the need for ornament in his

Nonlinearity: Multiple styles, multiple goals Examples: a. Commercialism vs. anti— commercialism vs. equality

Postmodern Architecture rejects the notion of “pure” or “perfect” detail, instead it draws

A CONTROVERSIAL CRITIC OF THE PURELY FUNCTIONAL AND SPARE DESIGNS OF MODERN ORTHODOX ARCHITECTURE,

USED CLASSICAL STYLES IN NEW COMBINATIONS: PILLARS, TOURETTES, ARCHES, DOMES, CURTAIN WALL FACADES; GREEN

SIMILAR TO OLD CATHEDRALS, DRAWS THE EYE UPWARDS TOWARD THE SKY

RECONCILED DIFFERENCES BETWEEN OLD AND NEW GENERATIONS (CULTURE WARS) POSTMODERN ARCHITECTURE TAKES OLD STYLES

1970’S- REBELLING AGAINST THE MINIMALISM OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE OF THE 60 S WHICH REBELLED

IN CONTRAST, MODERN FUNCTIONALISM IS BORING, UNINTERESTING, AND UNPLEASANT

Postmodernism Vs. Modernism Postmodern architecture-was an international style that was first cited in

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POSTMODERN ARCHITECTURE

Postmodernity in architecture is said to be heralded by the return of "wit, ornament and reference" to architecture in response to the formalism of the International Style of modernism. functional and formalized shapes and spaces of the modernist style are replaced by diverse aesthetics: styles collide, form is adopted for its own sake, and new ways of viewing familiar styles and space abound. Postmodernism with its diversity possesses sensitivity to the building’s context and history, and the client’s requirements.

The Solution to Modernism Architects started turning away from Modern Functionalism. They viewed it as boring, unwelcoming, and even unpleasant. Postmodernists sought to cure this by reintroducing ornament and decoration for its own sake. Form was no longer defined only by its functional requirements it now could be anything the architect pleased! It replaced the functional and formalized shapes seen in the modernist movement by: The use of diverse aesthetics, different styles colliding, form is adopted for its own sake, and new ways of viewing familiar styles

Postmodern architecture was an international style whose first examples are generally cited as being from the 1950 s, and which continues to influence present-day architecture. Post modernity in architecture is generally thought to be heralded by the return of "wit, ornament and reference" to architecture in response to the formalism of the International Style of modernism.

The term postmodernism is probably most specific and meaningful when used in relation to architecture, where it designates an international architectural movement that emerged in the 1960 s, became prominent in the late 1970 s and 80 s, and remained a dominant force in the 1990 s. The movement largely has been a reaction to the orthodoxy, austerity, and formal absolutism of the International Style. Postmodern architecture is characterized by the incorporation of historical details in a hybrid rather than a pure style, by the use of decorative elements, by a more personal and exaggerated style, and by references to popular modes of building.

Robert Venturi was at the head of the Postmodern Movement He is known for re-wording the famous saying of Mies van der Rohe’s: “Less is more” to "Less is a bore. " In his book, Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture, he states: “Architects can bemoan or try to ignore them (referring to the ornamental and decorative elements in buildings) or even try to abolish them, but they will not go away. Or they will not go away for a long time, because architects do not have the power to replace them (nor do they know what to replace them with). ”

ROBERT VENTURI WAS AT THE FOREFRONT OF THIS MOVEMENT

Robert Venturi He goes on to explain the need for ornament in his second book called Learning from Las Vegas (published in 1972). Venturi states decorative elements “accommodate existing needs for variety and communication”. He stresses that the building needs to communicate a meaning to the public. Postmodernists in general strive to achieve this communication through their buildings. This communication however is not intended to be a direct narration of the meaning. Venturi goes on to explain that it is rather intended to be a communication that could be interpreted in many ways. Because work of such quality will have many dimensions and layers of meaning.

Nonlinearity: Multiple styles, multiple goals Examples: a. Commercialism vs. anti— commercialism vs. equality c. Violence vs. peace Influence of digital technology Inclusion of World cultures Visual culture: Fine art, craft, advertising Visual studies: Combination of visual culture and social theory

Postmodern Architecture rejects the notion of “pure” or “perfect” detail, instead it draws from: all methods, materials, forms, & colors available to architects. Moves away from the neutral white colours seen in modernism. Took past components of different styles and melded them together to create new means of design. It is known for the reemergence of surface ornament, reference to its surrounding buildings, and historical references. It was a time of revival of traditional elements and techniques. Post modernists did not believe to ignore past architecture but looked to it in order to learn from it. You will begin to see classical designs such as pillars, torches, and domes used in new, almost humorous ways, just to send a message to the modernist people. It favoured personal preferences and variety over objective truths and principles!

A CONTROVERSIAL CRITIC OF THE PURELY FUNCTIONAL AND SPARE DESIGNS OF MODERN ORTHODOX ARCHITECTURE, VENTURI HAS BEEN CONSIDERED A COUNTERREVOLUTIONARY

USED CLASSICAL STYLES IN NEW COMBINATIONS: PILLARS, TOURETTES, ARCHES, DOMES, CURTAIN WALL FACADES; GREEN AND ROMAN CONVENTIONS

SIMILAR TO OLD CATHEDRALS, DRAWS THE EYE UPWARDS TOWARD THE SKY

RECONCILED DIFFERENCES BETWEEN OLD AND NEW GENERATIONS (CULTURE WARS) POSTMODERN ARCHITECTURE TAKES OLD STYLES AND UPDATES THEM

1970’S- REBELLING AGAINST THE MINIMALISM OF MODERN ARCHITECTURE OF THE 60 S WHICH REBELLED AGAINST THE CONFORMITY OF THE 50 S

IN CONTRAST, MODERN FUNCTIONALISM IS BORING, UNINTERESTING, AND UNPLEASANT

Postmodernism Vs. Modernism Postmodern architecture-was an international style that was first cited in the 1950 s, but did not become a movement until the late 1970 s. It began as a response to the perceived blandness of the Modern Movement, which focused primarily on: perfection harmony of form and function dismissal of unnecessary ornaments not looking to any past historical references or methods of construction Modernism did not account for the desire of beauty! They focused on functionalism and economical building This meant that ornaments were stripped away, and as a result buildings came to have a stark, rational appearance. Postmodernists felt the buildings of modern architecture failed to meet the human need of comfort for both: the body and the eye !

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