Revisiting Postmodernism

Farrell, Terry (author.). Furman, Adam Nathaniel, (author.).

Summary: Revisiting Postmodernism' offers an engaging, wide-ranging and highly illustrated account of postmodernism in architecture from its roots in the 1940s to its ongoing relevance today. This book invites readers to see Postmodernism in a new light: not just a style but a cultural phenomenon that embraces all areas of life and thrives on complexity and pluralism, in contrast to the strait-laced, single-style, top-down inclination of its predecessor, Modernism. While focusing on architecture, this book also explores aspects such as urban master planning, furniture design, art and literature. Looking at Postmodernism through the lens of examples from around the world, each chapter explores the movement in the UK on the one hand, and its international counterparts on the other, reflecting on the historical movement but also how postmodernism influences practices today. This book offers the insider's view on postmodernism by Sir Terry Farrell, a recognised pioneer in the field of postmodern architecture and a prestigious and authoritative participant in the postmodern movement. Written by one of postmodernism's greatest pioneers Traces the origins of Postmodernism back to earlier than is generally suggested, and posits that figures usually considered as pure Modernists in fact sowed the seeds of Postmodernism - redefining our notion of what the term means. Covers postmodernism as it exists today and looks at examples from current postmodern practices. Focuses on architecture but also embraces other areas of design, culture and life, including urban planning and place making. Engaging, accessible tone, suitable for a broad range of readers - architects, students, designers and the public.

Record details

ISBN: 185946632X
ISBN: 9781859466322
ISBN: 1000701417
ISBN: 9781000701418
ISBN: 1000700801
ISBN: 9781000700800
ISBN: 1000700194
ISBN: 9781000700190
ISBN: 0429346123
ISBN: 9780429346125
Physical Description: 1 online resource (200 pages) : illustrations (chiefly color)
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Publisher: Newcastle upon Tyne : RIBA Publishing, [2017]
Copyright: ©2017

Content descriptions

Bibliography, etc. Note:	Includes bibliographical references (pages 194-195) and index.
Formatted Contents Note:	Postmodernism in its historical place / Sir Terry Farrell -- The 'High Style' period of postmodernism / Sir Terry Farrell -- We are all postmodernists now / Sir Terry Farrell -- Image gallery -- Modernist orthodoxy challenged / Adam Nathaniel Furman -- The postmodern spirit takes hold / Adam Nathaniel Furman -- Backlash and resurgence / Adam Nathaniel Furman.
Biographical or Historical Data:	Sir Terry Farrell CBE is considered to be the UK's leading architect planner. He has completed many award winning buildings and masterplans including Embankment Place and The Home Office Headquarters as well as millennium projects such as The Deep in Hull and Centre for Life in Newcastle. Adam Nathaniel Furman is a London based designer whose practice ranges from architecture and interiors to sculpture, installation, writing and product design. He pursues research through his teaching role at Central St Martins, and the Research Group 'Saturated Space' which he runs at the Architectural Association, exploring colour in Architecture and Urbanism through events, lectures and publications.
Source of Description Note:	Print version record.