Welcome
Welcome to On Postmodernism, the online directory for all things postmodern. This site contains links to countless examples of postmodernism in our culture along with commentary and references. Each section is devoted to a specific subcategory including:
| Terms | Dictionary of key terms and background needed to understand the basics of postmodernism |
| Books | Novels, essays, and philosophy from the most influential authors of Postmodern literature |
| Movies | Categorized look at movies with postmodern themes |
| Television | The pinnacle of mass-produced American culture |
| Art | Overview of the various art movements along with artists, famous works, museums and art links |
| Architecture | Alphabetical listing of postmodern architects and famous works |
| Links | A directory of miscellaneous postmodern resources on the web |
Articles
Captain America vs Deadpool: Postmodernism Explained With Superheroes
Quick Overview
The exact definition of postmodernism is a subject of heated debate. Broadly defined, it describes everything following the so called modern historical period of the mid 20th century. Rapid advances in technology created an unprecedented upheaval in society, art, and culture, all of which have been associated with the postmodernist movement. Most consider postmodernism to be a literary and philosophical reaction to the optimistic Modernist ideals of progress and reason. Its works often take a dystopian or nihilistic view, where constant technological change and mediation rob us of our humanity and all things "real". One of its major themes is that everything has been done before and our culture is now a mass-produced mashup of recycled ideas and icons. While proponents see it as a liberating way to frame reality despite the inherent bias of language and media, its critics consider methods like deconstruction an intellectual cop-out. Despite the debate, there is no doubt that postmodern ideas have both reflected and shaped our world today.
