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The radical ideas associated with Postmodernism swept through the arts in the 1970s, but have always been hard to summarise. Postmodernism- Style and Subversion 1970-90 presents the movement as not merely an aesthetic vocabulary, but also as a subversive attitude - a new way of looking at the world. Bringing together practitioners, theorists and critics, this groundbreaking book assesses the impact of the phenomenon on all areas of art and design. It covers architecture, interiors and urban planning; product, graphic and furniture design; the fashion and style industries; and photography, film, television and vide - everything from MTV and Grace Jones, to White Noise and Bladerunner, Thierry Mugler and Commes des Garcons.

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CHOICE Review

This splendid exhibition catalogue accompanied a groundbreaking show at the Victoria and Albert Museum. Both the show and the catalogue are ambitious endeavors to chronicle the impact of the nebulous postmodernism movement on design during the 20-year period from 1970 to 1990. The complexity of the subject matter is reflected in the rich and far-reaching essays, which incorporate discussion of architecture, fashion, music, television, graphic design, furniture and interior design, product design, and more, on a global scale. The impressive cadre of 42 contributors includes Denise Scott Brown and Charles Jencks, to name but two. Indeed, what distinguishes this volume from the typical exhibition catalogue is its comprehensiveness and the depth of the discussion of the subject. Included with these informative essays are numerous color illustrations. An absolutely engaging read, this catalogue is highly recommended for all readers and is indispensable for schools with design programs. Summing Up: Essential. Lower-division undergraduates and above; general readers. D. E. Gliem Eckerd College