Vocabulary Entry

postmodernism

|noun • adjective

noun

A movement or style in art, literature, architecture, and philosophy characterized by a departure from modernism and embracing a more skeptical, pluralistic approach to knowledge and cultural narratives.

Example Sentences

"Postmodernism challenges traditional notions of authorship and authority."

"The artwork is a prime example of postmodernism, blending various styles and influences."

"In literature, postmodernism often features unreliable narrators and metafiction."

adjective

Example Sentences

"Her postmodern approach to design incorporates elements from different eras."

"The film has a postmodern narrative structure that plays with time and reality."

"Postmodern themes are prevalent in contemporary poetry."