Monday 25 September 2017

Perspectives | Postmodernism Word Definitions

High Modernism: A form of modernity that believes in science and technological progress.

Capitalist: Someone who uses wealth to invest in industry for profit along with the principles of capitalism.

Superabundance: Exceedingly or excessively abundant, more than sufficient.

Disconnected: Lacking contact with reality, lacking a logical sequence.

Fragmentary: Consisting of small disconnected or incomplete parts.

Pop: Short for Popular Culture; Idea's, thoughts and Images making up mainstream media.

Superficiality: Lack of thoroughness, depth of character or serious thought.

Simulacra: An image or representation of someone or something. An unflattering imitation of=r replica.

Eclectic nostalgia: A sense of nostalgia caused by things imitating the past.

Flippant: Not showing a serious or respectful attitude.

Depthless: Shallow and superficial, too deep to be measured.

Pastiche: An artistic work or style that imitated another work, artist or period.

Bricolage: Something created from a diverse range of things.

Aleatory: Depending on the throw of a dice or chance; random.

Fabulation: Creating stories, particularly with elements of fantasy.

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