Postmodernism and Robert Venturi

These flashcards cover key concepts and notable events related to Postmodernism and Robert Venturi's contributions to architecture.

Modernism

An architectural style characterized by clean lines, absence of extraneous decoration, and a focus on functionality and rationality.

Pruitt-Igoe Housing Complex

A low-income housing complex in St. Louis that was demolished in 1972, symbolizing the failures of modernist architecture.

International Style

An architectural style that emphasizes functionality and rejects ornamentation, often criticized for being cold and impersonal.

Counterculture

A movement in the 1960s characterized by a youth culture that questioned the status quo and sought to express individuality.

Graphic Art

Art that represents ideas or messages graphically, often used in posters to convey social viewpoints in a non-commercial manner.

Complexity and Contradiction in Architecture

A book by Robert Venturi that advocates for embracing complexity and diversity in architectural design.

Vanna Venturi House

A significant work by Robert Venturi completed in 1962, noted for its unique architectural qualities.

Messy Vitality

Robert Venturi's concept emphasizing vibrancy and complexity in architecture over obvious unity.

Kennedy Assassination

The assassination of President John F. Kennedy in 1963, a pivotal event in American history.

Civil Rights Act

A landmark piece of legislation passed in 1964 aimed at outlawing discrimination based on race, color, religion, sex, or national origin.