postmodernism
nounUK /ˌpəʊstˈmɒdənɪzəm/
US /ˌpoʊstˈmɑːdərnɪzəm/
A way of thinking in art and ideas that mixes styles and questions simple answers.
The museum's new exhibit shows postmodernism through colorful, mixed-up paintings.
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2. A style in architecture that playfully combines old and new designs.
The building's playful mix of columns and glass is a famous example of postmodernism.
3. A movement in literature that breaks traditional storytelling rules.
Her novel uses footnotes and jokes, which is typical of postmodernism.
4. A broad cultural shift after modernism that doubts grand theories.
Scholars debate how postmodernism changed how we view history.