postmodern

adjective

Meaning

Relating to a movement in art, architecture, and criticism that rejects the rigid rules and universal truths of modernism, favoring irony, playfulness, and a mix of styles.

Examples

  • The novel is a classic example of postmodern literature, constantly questioning its own narrative structure.
  • Postmodern art often challenges the boundary between high culture and everyday consumer objects.

Synonyms: contemporary, experimental, ironic, deconstructive