Postmodernism started as a reaction to Modernism during the late 1970's. The movement reacted against the traditional elements of style although it is also “ a globalizing, post industrial world of media, communication and information systems. It is organised on the basis of a market-orientated world of consumption rather than work and production…it is a world of culture in which tradition, consensual values…universal beliefs and standards have been challenged, undermined and rejected for heterogeneity, differentiation and difference.” (Bernard, 2007) . This style effected a vast amount of areas including architecture, music, fashion, literature and technology. Besides starting as a reaction, the style was inspired mostly by Classicsm, Art Deco, Constructivism and the De Stijl movement. I was lucky enough to pass by the No.1 Poultry building quite a few times when I was in London and found it quite interesting, although unfortunately I didn't know what style it fell under at the time so I didn't appreciate it as much. ALDO ROSSIDespite Aldo Rossi's claims that he " cannot be Postmodern" and that he had " never been Modern", most of his works feature the bold forms and colours ad other details which are tied with the Postmodern Movement. Rossi was an Italian architect which was first from his country to be given the Spritzer Architecture prize. The San Cataldo Cemetery (shown below) is considered to be one of the most important Postmodern structures even though it was never finished. It may look very different from the cemeteries we are used to seeing but this cube made out of terracotta serves the same purpose a normal one would. PostModernism in MaltaIn Malta we do see similar examples and qualities of this style. Below are images of some the work of the architect and artist Richard England. Dar il-Hanin Samaritan in Santavenera, Aquasun Lido in Paceville and lastly Church of St Francis of Assisi in Qawra. All three of them can be compared with Aldo Rossi's Cemetery building. Immediately you'd notice the square holes and bold colours which are clearly evident in each structure. References
0 Comments
Leave a Reply. |
AuthorWrite something about yourself. No need to be fancy, just an overview.
Categories |