redefined architectural boundaries and emphasised the beauty of simple forms‚ the importance of functionality and the versatility of new materials such as glass‚ steel and marble. An analysis of the work of Philip Johnson reveals the development from High Modernism to Postmodernism‚ where playful and ironic decoration and humanist theories were reintroduced into what had become a ‘cold’ Modernist aesthetic. Both architects challenged and reorientated the direction of twentieth century architecture.† Ludwig Mies van
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agency‚ and purpose.” As Limón tackles late capitalism’s impact to render only surface culture‚ he notes how the human subject is decentered and fragmented‚ where the subject is “incapable of conceiving mission‚ agency‚ purpose. As scholars on postmodernism are concerned with the politics of social practice‚ Limón interrogates Jameson’s definition of postmodernity as “largely a class confined cultural movement of the elite arts‚ intellectual‚ and now‚ upper class architecture.” In response‚ Limón
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Feldman‚ M.P. and Gertler‚ M.S. (2002) The Oxford Handbook of Economic Geography. Oxford University Press Forsyth‚ T Hajer‚ M.A. (1996) The Politics of Environmental Discourse‚ Oxford University Press‚ 1995 Harvey‚ D Hoborek‚ A. (2007); After Postmodernism‚ Twentieth Century Literature‚ 2007. Johnston‚ R.J.‚ Gregory‚ D. and Smith‚ D.M. (1994). The Dictionary of Human Geography‚ (3rd edition). USA: Blackwell. Mayhew‚ S. (2004) Positivism; A Dictionary of Geography‚ Oxford University Press Robbins
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that one knows is affected by the standpoint one has in society (particularly black women). She also emphasizes on the nature of race‚ class‚ gender‚ nationality‚ and sexual orientation that make up the standpoint. Moreover‚ standpoint theory and postmodernism are examples of critical theory—the commitment to justice for ones’ own kind or for other groups. Critical social theory highlights that groups of people are placed differently in social‚ political‚ and historical contexts that is identified as
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events. Literature affects people and in return people affect literature. Events in history shape the written products of a time period‚ every novel‚ play‚ and poem. Each form of literature is that product. Throughout romanticism‚ modernism‚ and postmodernism‚ the literature was written with the hidden purpose of future readers possessing the understanding of the historical context in order to fully understand the work as a whole. Romanticism was a time period in which an
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aspect of a society. Postmodernity is also present in the world because of its acknowledgment of truth and knowledge. A society cannot be fully modernized‚ it also must consists of some form of post-modernism. Thus‚ both theories of modernism and postmodernism can be applied to the real world; modernity is not replaced by post-modernity‚ however‚ they work amongst each other. This paper will be analyzing this statement by defining the concepts of contemporary modernity theory and the postmodern social
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Modernism Although generally called a movement‚ it is more valid to see modernism as an international body of literature characterized by a new self-consciousness about modernity and by radical formal experimentation. Several literary movements and styles‚ notably Imagism and Vorticism‚ were fostered within modernism‚ which flourished from around 1890 until 1940. There was also a period of so-called "high modernism‚" 1920-5. Generally‚ modernists were driven by the belief that the assurances
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Outline and assess the five main theoretical perspectives of sociology Marxism Marxism is the political philosophy and practice resulting from the work of Karl Marx and Friedrich Engels. Any political practice or theory that is based on an interpretation of the works of Marx and Engels may be called Marxism. Under capitalism‚ the proletariat‚ the working class own only their capacity to work meaning they have the ability only to sell their own labour. According to Marx a class is defined
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Color field painting‚ an abstract style that emerged in the 1950s following Abstract Expressionism‚ is characterized by canvases painted primarily with stripes‚ washes and fields of solid color. The first serious and critically acclaimed art movement to originate in the nation’s capital‚ Washington Color School was central to the larger movement. During the early sixties‚ painting was the term used to describe younger artists whose work were related to second generation abstract expressionism yet
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Name: Jonathan Kadish (567731) Module: ENGL 3004 Tutor: Prof. G. Gaylard Elective: Celluloid Metafiction Due date: 16 August 2013 Topic: Write a critical analysis of the significance of the non-linear narrative of Pulp Fiction. English 3004: Post Modernism Pulp Fiction This essay will discuss the many original and revolutionary themes as well as cinematic techniques employed by Quentin Tarantino in his film Pulp Fiction‚ with
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