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After nineteen sixty a more revolutionary era come about. Postmodernism recreated the use of ornament, which was banished by modernism. Postmodernism is defined a 'term used to designate a multitude of trends-in the arts, philosophy, religion, technology, and many other areas-that come after and deviate from the many 20th cent. movements that constituted modernism.' Postmodernism,( pg 1). The postmodernism movement emerged in the nineteen sixties and became prominent in the late nineteen seventies and eighties, and remains now until this day. The postmodern movement was a reaction to the absolutism of the International Style.

Post-modern architecture evolved from the modernist movement, yet contradicts many of the modernist ideas. They combine new ideas with traditional forms, many buildings may startle, surprise, or even amuse people. Familiar shapes and details are used in unexpected ways. The buildings may incorporate symbols to make a statement or just to delight the viewer. Postmodernism is known for its functional and formalized shapes and spaces. Post-modernism has a sense of humor; the style often combines two or more very different elements. Post-modern houses are always unique, but some will view them as being humorous or shocking to the viewer's eye. A good example of post-modern architecture is Philip Johnson's Sony building (originally AT&T building) in New York City. Johnson's building borrows elements and references from the past and reintroduces color and symbolism. It is a tall skyscraper the uses double coding, which is a prevalent trait of postmodernism. Postmodernism is a rejection of strict rules set up by the early modernist and seeks exuberance in the use of building techniques, angles, and stylistic references. I think that historical tradition, ordinary commercial architecture, and pop art were all multiple influences of postmodernism.

Without the designs of the architects in the post-modern era there would not be as many beautiful buildings. Robert Venturi was an inspiration to the post-modern architecture. 'He became the unofficial dean of the eclectic movement known as postmodernism.' Encyclopedia Britannica, (2009). Venturi is famous for saying 'Less is a bore', which is what post-modern architects were like. Venturi broke many of the rules that modernist were expected to follow. Venturi published a book 'Learning the Las Vegas Strip' which is an inspiration to post-modern architecture. '..Venturi designed a house for his mother that illustrated many of his new ideas. The building is both simple and complex. The shape of the façade returns to the archetypal 'house' shape- evident in children's drawings-that Modernist from Rietveld to Safdie had rejected because of its historical associations. Its vocabulary of triangles, squares, and circles is also elementary, although the shapes are arranged in a complex asymmetry that skews the restful harmonies of Modernist designs.' Stokstad (pg. 908). He was the foremost campaigner of the rebellion against Modern Architecture which became known as Post Modernism. 'Last month the Philadelphia designer was cited for 'changing the course of architecture in this century' when he was awarded the prestigious Pritzker Prize in a ceremony in Mexico City.' McGuigan, (1991).

Another very famous architect that has contributed to the post-modern architecture is Michael Graves.