Post-Modern Architecture Evolved from Modernist movement Combined new ideas with traditional forms First examples are from the 1950’s Mixed the clean lines of modernist architecture with an ornaments
Post-Modern Architects Michael Graves Richard Meier Cesar Pelli John Burgee Robert Venturi Frank Gehry
Graves: The Triumph of Post-Modernism Probably the most famous architect of the genre Used colors from nature Dramatic entrances are a trademark Converted to Postmodernism during the 1970’s
Frank Gehry Born in Canada Most provocative post-modern architect working today. Expresses purpose through form.
Robert Venturi The theoretician of Post-Modernism Believes architecture should incorporate multiple styles Deliberately makes designs unassuming and unpretentious
Post Modern Architecture Close to Home The High Museum of Art old and new First section by Richard Meier Second Addition by Renzo Piano