Post Modernism was first discovered through ‘Pop Art’ in the 1960s which was then developed into the aspect we know now which was made in the 1970s. 

• Cindy sherman
• Pablo Picasso
• Barbera Kruger
• Edgar Degas

Key Characteristics/ Conventions- Postmodernism is known to be a reaction against ideas as well as values of modernism. Modernism’s dominance in cultural theory is associated with irony and philosophical concepts of universal truths. There is a known distinction between high and low art which incorporate popular elements making the overall postmodernism. Key themes of postmodernism makes references towards outside art work which adds to the contextual work. 

Methods/ Techniques/ Processes- Photographs are usually blown hip, edited, cropped etc to be used used in newspapers and billboards. Others use repetition to create emphasis on the image.

MODERNISM

Modernism is a style or movement in arts that aim to depart significantly from classical and traditional forms. It often characterises a quality of thought, expression and lots of technique.

Artists associated:

• Walker Evans
• Alfred Stieglitz
• Alexander Rodchenko

Definition: a movement towards modifying traditional beliefs in accordance with modern ideas, especially in the Roman Catholic Church in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. A style or movement in the arts that aims to depart significantly from classical and traditional forms

Time period: 20th century

Key Characteristics: Common characteristics of modernist images include clean lines, sharp focus and repetition of form.

Artists associated:

• Paul Strand
• Alfred Steiglitz
• Olive Cotton
• Cecil Bostock
  

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Methods/ Techniques/ Processes- Black and white edits are used for emphasis, sharp focus images in order for them to be seen clearly, as well as a large frame size.