Melissammoore’s Weblog

If I were to catergorize myself as either a modernist or a postmodernist; given the loose definition from the Malpas reading, I would fall under the postmodern. Before the reading, I had the inital conception of the term postmodern as a fad, or like Malpas explained a “buzzword” (6). After the reading I could see how I resonated with the ideas of postmodernism. I like and relate to the postmodern concepts of discontinuity, experimentation, playful freedom and it’s eclectic nature. Now with the context of postmodernism, I can see how i have always had an inclination towards postmodern over modern. I enjoy literature and films that deviate from the classical structure, themes or plots. I appreciate and am most interested in those which challenge those to look at things from a different perspective and use one’s mind for unusual and extraordinary ways of thinking. In understanding the ideas behind postmodernism and that it is not just a fad terminology, i can appreciate the attributes of postmodernism in my life. I live near the Richard B. Fisher Center for the Performing Arts, designed by Frank Gehry. I always viewed this building as a simply beautiful, unique piece of architecture.  Now that I am aware of the full meaning of postmodernism, I can see how it pretains to the building, making it much more than just unique and beautiful. The building stimulates the senses and challenges original concepts of architecture. I feel that this idea is conveyed throughout all aspects of postmodernism, which is why i would assoicate myself as a postmodernist.