The Postmodern Principles
Think of Postmodernism as a theory or approach to learning and understanding the diverse and complex world in which we live in today. A world consisting of multiple cultures, religions, schools of thought, and constant change. Postmodernism encourages higher order thinking skills by asking us to deconstruct the world in which we live and re-examine the parts that make up that world. Postmodernism not only encourages us to question the here and now, but also stresses the importance of studying the past to see how ideas have been passed down and reinterpreted throughout history. Because we live in such a complex world, artist needs ways of expressing ourselves themselves in complex ways. This wide range of expressions in called Postmodernism.
The Postmodern Principles asks you as art students to get away from the traditional element and principles. Instead the Postmodern Principles stress the importance of thinking outside of the box and allow you to really consider the point of view of the artist and what the artist wants to communicate to the viewer. These principles are often broken down into eight important art making processes commonly found in contemporary art. found in contemporary art.
The Postmodern Principles asks you as art students to get away from the traditional element and principles. Instead the Postmodern Principles stress the importance of thinking outside of the box and allow you to really consider the point of view of the artist and what the artist wants to communicate to the viewer. These principles are often broken down into eight important art making processes commonly found in contemporary art. found in contemporary art.