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Postmodernism for Beginners

Richard Appignanesi

Paperback | Pages: 176 pages

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Title	:	Postmodernism for Beginners
Author	:	Richard Appignanesi
Book Format	:	Paperback
Book Edition	:	First Edition
Pages	:	Pages: 176 pages
Published	:	1995 by Totem Books
Categories	:	Philosophy. Nonfiction. Art. History. Sequential Art. Graphic Novels. Reference

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What connects Marilyn Monroe, Disneyworld, "The Satanic Verses" and cyber space? Answer: Postmodernism. But what exactly is postmodernism? This graphic guide explains clearly the maddeningly enigmatic concept that has been used to define the world's cultural condition over the last three decades. "Introducing Postmodernism" tracks the idea back to its roots by taking a tour of some of the most extreme and exhilarating events, people and thought of the last 100 years: in art - constructivism, conceptual art, Marcel Duchamp, Jackson Pollock and Andy Warhol; in politics and history - McCarthy's witch-hunts, feminism, Francis Fukuyama and the Holocaust; in philosophy - the work of Derrida, Baudrillard, Foucault and Heidegger. The book also explores postmodernism's take on today, and the anxious grip of globalization, unpredictable terrorism and unforeseen war that greeted the dawn of the 21st century. Regularly controversial, rarely straightforward and seldom easy, postmodernism is nonetheless a thrilling intellectual adventure. "Introducing Postmodernism" is the ideal guide.

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ISBN:	1840460563 (ISBN13: 9781840460568)
Edition Language:	English

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I don't get the purpose of this book. For a "complete novice," it definitely is NOT a useful introduction or a guide, as it's hard to follow (the authors often jump from one concept/theory/buzzword to the next with little relation between the two), it rarely explains complex and vague terms and notions in a manner anywhere near sufficient, and many of the examples offered are so scantily presented that they serve to confuse more rather than elucidate. Indeed, for an "introduction" this book is

Really liked this graphic introduction to Po Mo ( PostModernism). After being introduced to reviews of books by authors like Joseph McElroy I wanted to understand the genre. This turned out to be very easy route. Its a beginners guide to the thought evolution of all things Post in philosophy. In the process I happened on Jacques Derrida, Lacan and Foucault and others. Hope this journey of discovery leads somewhere. Recommended.

Postmodernism, a Graphic Guide begins by noting peoples discomfort with postmodern visual arts.  It goes on at some length about art movements that exemplify aspects of PoMo, such as altering realism to include the uncertainty principle (that is, that something can be seen simultaneously from different viewpoints); cubism (simplifying the human form to geometry); disposing of the fetish of scared uniqueness (because original works of art can be reproduced en masse (through photography); and (the

I am biased, because I am not a fan of post-modernism, but some aspects of it were quite intriguing.

I read this in a couple sittings, and would recommend it for anyone curious about the subject matter. A great way to learn what exactly postmodern art and philosophy and politics might be primarily through cultural criticism, context / "history", and a backdrop of engaging, often hilarious illustrations. I've studied a lot of the thinkers and artists covered in the text in an academic setting, and the interpretations in here were super interesting and, as far as I can tell, accurate.(Note- my

I understand that, because there is a lot within postmodernism I dislike, I will naturally review anything about postmoderism lower than other books on different subjects.Here the distinctive style of this series is detrimental. Postmodernism is the most confusing field I have ever read about, even when it is presented clearly. I am sure I read the VSI on it and thought I had a hold on it, but after reading this I feel lost in a deeply irritating minefield of bullshit.When previously reading in

This book is somewhat dated but still enjoyable. Part one on Art and part three on History were the most accessible. Part two - post modern theory, frequently lost me. I loved the stuff on memes, the anthropic principle, teleology, the last men, Islam, architecture and Art. This book made me think and I like books like that