Postmodernism

Postmodern architecture is a movement that has developed since the late 1960s as a reaction to modernism. This style favors diversity, historical references and irony.

Main characteristics:
Diversity and eclecticism: combination of different styles and periods.
Decoration: geometric shapes, colorful details and decorative elements.
Historical references: inspirations and quotations from past eras.
Irony and playfulness: far from seriousness, humor and irony are the order of the day.
Important representatives:
Robert Venturi: known for his book “Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture”.
Philip Johnson: known for his AT&T Building (now 550 Madison Avenue).
Frank Gehry: known for his buildings with fluid forms and deconstructivist elements.
Postmodernist architecture offers an innovative conception of architecture and develops a sensitivity to historical and cultural contexts.