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How often do you describe something contemporary as "post-modern"?

By machinerat Asked Aug 13 2009 9:16PM
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by Thriftymaid on Aug 14, 2009 at 9:38 am Permalink

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Only when discussing visual art
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by RosieGHM Jetpacker on Aug 14, 2009 at 9:35 am Permalink

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Never. In my entire life I have never used those two words together. What does post-modern mean? This is the first time I've used them together! :)
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Avatar machinerat Aug, 20 2009 at 08:28 AM
Several years ago there was a "modern" movement, since that time has passed, things could now be called "post-modern". I don't know all the specifics, but I think it sounds pretentious to call someone old fashioned as modern, and someone contemporary as post-modern.
Avatar RosieGHM Jetpacker Aug, 20 2009 at 09:03 AM
If I heard someone do that honey I wouldn't have a clue what it meant! :) ((hugs))

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by TAPriceCTR on Aug 14, 2009 at 9:43 am Permalink

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I can honestly say I have never described anything as such
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by Sharona Magic loves the hungry on Aug 14, 2009 at 9:42 am Permalink

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This refers to new movments in a given period correct? I never use it. I would gather that Andy Warhol was post modern when he came on the scene.
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by machinerat on Aug 20, 2009 at 8:29 am Permalink

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I think it it used mainly by people trying to sound studious, especially when calling something old fashioned as "modern".
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