POSTMODERN ARCHITECTURE, 1970 s -1990 s Postmodern architecture is less serious than the modernist predecessor and has a playful ironic tone. It was intended to be warm and funny; the buildings have individual characteristics, a reaction tomodernismwhich was seen as cold and soulless.
Modernismwas borne out of austerity and Postmodernity was its antithesis. Postmodern architecture did not imitate local styles and as a result buildings tend to be distinctly different from their surroundings. The Trafford Centre in Greater Manchester is a good example of Postmodern architecture; it references Roman and Greek sculptures, it has Neo Classical columns and a dome ceiling that resembles St Paul’s Cathedral. Shapes and styles are eclectic with influence taken fromall over, historic styles aremixed, colour is expressive and the result is non conformist. The style has been surrounded by controversy, some critics object to the extravagant approach of Postmodernity, whereas others see that it has challenged previous notions of architecture and is unapologetic for daring to be different.
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