The Basics
Fuel to the Fire: Events
Major Figures and their Works
100
The literary works from this genre are written within a certain time period, and currently this era has been going on since the 1940s.
What is Postmodernism?
100
This event "started" the postmodernist movement since people were disillusioned after watching governments attempt to end violence and oppression by using even more oppression and violence.
What is World War II?
100
This was known for dripping paint onto canvases that were spread across the floor.
Who is Jackson Pollock?
200
There is no set, universal definition, but this genre denies the existence of any ultimate principles, and it lacks the optimism of there being a scientific, philosophical, or religious truth which will explain everything for everybody—which is a characteristic of the so-called "modern" mind.
What is Postmodernism?
200
Although this is one specific example, any fight for fair treatment of disenfranchised groups can be called "postmodern" since postmodernists are reacting to the society in which they live.
What is the African-American Civil Rights Movement?
200
From Campbell's soup labels to Michael Jackson, Marilyn Monroe, Muhammad Ali, and other celebrities, this artist's paintings have covered a wide range of subjects.
Who is Andy Warhol?
300
An antecedent for postmodernism, the ideas of this genre are rejected by Po-Mo thinkers because of the narrow logic involved.
What is Modernism?
300
One of the longest U.S. wars to date, this conflict ushered in a new era and greatly affected Western culture. Occurred contemporaneously with the take-off of expressionist, post-modern architecture.
What is the Vietnam War?
400
Yet another example of an event that postmodernists would find dark humor in.
What is the Cold War?
500
Some Postmodernists belief that this phenomenon hinders rather than helps humans.
What is the development of technology?
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