*Postmodern
Borrowed from the past, but put it in modern terms. It can be viewed as a period of transition between Modern and Memphis. Characteristics of Postmodern are:
-Architectural quotes
-Combination of historical elements
-Classicism
-Grayed tones
-Use of ornament and symbols.
*Memphis
A term applied only to furniture and the decorative arts -- not applied to architecture. General characteristics of Memphis are:
-Anthropomorphic or Zoomorphic shapes
-Ironic references to past styles
-Free and varied use of patterns
-Free and varied use of materials
-Borrows ideas from Pop Culture
-Bright colors
Both Postmodern and Memphis
-Take a stand against the Modernist, functionalist doctrine
-Places aesthetics above function
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