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Welcome to OnPostmodernism.com, the online directory for all things postmodern. This site contains links to countless examples of postmodernism in our culture along with commentary and references. Each section is devoted to a specific subcategory including:

Terms	Dictionary of key terms and background needed to understand the basics of postmodernism
Books	Novels, essays, and philosophy from the most influential authors of Postmodern literature
Movies	Categorized look at movies with postmodern themes
Television	The pinnacle of mass-produced American culture
Art	Overview of the various art movements along with artists, famous works, museums and art links
Architecture	Alphabetical listing of postmodern architects and famous works
Links	A directory of miscellaneous postmodern resources on the web
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The exact definition of postmodernism is a subject of heated debate. Broadly defined, it describes everything following the so called modern historical period of the mid 20th century. Rapid advances in technology created an unprecedented upheaval in society, art, and culture, all of which have been associated with the postmodernist movement. Most consider postmodernism to be a literary and philosophical reaction to the optimistic Modernist ideals of progress and reason. Its works often take a dystopian or nihilistic view, where constant technological change and mediation rob us of our humanity and all things "real". One of its major themes is that everything has been done before and our culture is now a mass-produced mashup of recycled ideas and icons. While proponents see it as a liberating way to frame reality despite the inherent bias of language and media, its critics consider methods like deconstruction an intellectual cop-out. Despite the debate, there is no doubt that postmodern ideas have shaped our world.

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