Postmodernism

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What does the prefix 'post' in Postmodernism refer to?

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It refers to 'after', indicating that Postmodernism is the style following Modernism.

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What was Postmodernism a reaction against?

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Postmodernism was a reaction against Modernism.

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What was the philosophy of Modernism?

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The philosophy of Modernism was 'Less is More'.

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What did Postmodernists aim to create in their designs?

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Postmodernists aimed to create designs that were playful and personal.

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What was the aim of Postmodernism in terms of societal norms?

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The aim of Postmodernism was to be a socially rebellious state of mind against conventional, functional, and universal design.

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How did Postmodernists approach traditional elements in architecture?

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Postmodernists borrowed freely and eclectically from a variety of traditions.

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What is a characteristic of Postmodern buildings in terms of scale?

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Postmodern buildings are often smaller and human in scale, with cities scaled according to humans.

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What is the maximum height of flats in Postmodern urban design?

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Flats are not higher than four storeys.

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How do Postmodernists use color in their designs?

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Postmodernists place emphasis on color, often using it to emphasize structural elements or to make a building appear lower.

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What is a notable feature of Postmodern buildings compared to Modernism?

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Postmodern buildings often use more concrete and may expose the skeleton of the building.