Postmodernism graphic design

Of all movements in art and design history, postmodernism is perhaps the most controversial. This era defies definition; an unstable mix of the theatrical and theoretical, postmodernism was a visually thrilling multifaceted style that ranged from the colourful to the ruinous, the ludicrous to the luxurious.

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Simply put, postmodern design is what came after modernist design, the prevailing aesthetic style of the early to mid-20th century. But this broad definition makes it so important to understand what exactly postmodern design is and how to take advantage of its principles with intention.

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Modernism refers to the broad movement in Western arts and literature that gathered pace from around 1850, and is characterised by a deliberate rejection of the styles of the past; emphasising instead innovation and experimentation in forms, materials and techniques in order to create artworks that reflected modern society. Modernism in graphic design uses legibility and has more of a minimalistic design to most of its art.

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Poster design for an exhibition on post-modern design at ‘Design Museum’ in ‘Shad Thames, London’.

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Starting from the 1970-s, Postmodernism dominated over various spheres of culture. Graphic design was not an exception; it fell under the spell of Postmodernism along with other forms of art.

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