Georgetown University
Georgetown University: Approaches to Po Mo
Georgetown University provides an extensive comparasion, in critical theory terms, between postmodernism and its predessor, modernism. Very academic, but contains a useful comparison chart.
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Fujen University: Post Modern Theories and Texts
This site from Fujen University gives a good general presentation/definition of Postmodernism by Dr. Mary Klages, Associate Professor of English at the University of Colorado.
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature: American Literary Time Periods
This lesson focuses on American Literature literary time periods and a timeline including: Puritanism, Rationalism, Romanticism, Modernism, and Postmodernism. A link to a chart of the time periods and the characteristics of each. It also...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: American Literature and Composition: Postmodernism
This lesson is an introduction to American Literature Postmodernism, after WWII an age of rapid development in science and technology. It discusses the characteristics of Postmodernism and lists some of the authors and their new ideas....
Yale University
Yale University: Open Yale Courses: Introduction to Theory of Literature
Access any one of twenty-five lectures, in audio, video, or text format, from a university-level course in literary analysis and critical literary theories. Considers postmodernism, New Criticism, feminism, deconstructionism, and an...
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The Case of Martin Heidegger, Philosopher and Nazi
Part One of an outstanding three-part series on Heidegger's involvement with the Nazi party. Seems a level-headed and impartial treatment of a potential explosive topic.
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy
Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy: Nihilism
Excellent discussion from the Internet Encyclopedia of Philosophy of the history of nihilism in western philosophy and the main ideas associated with it. Although centering around Nietzsche's formulation, author does admirable job of...
Georgia Department of Education
Ga Virtual Learning: Time Periods [Pdf]
The date, historical context, genre/style, content, and effect of several different time periods including: Puritan Times, Rationalism/Age of Enlightenment, Romanticism, Realism, Modernism, and Contemporary/Postmodernism.
University of Virginia
Electronic Labyrinth:postmodernism & the Postmodern Novel
Overview of the Postmodernist literary movement. Describes the characteristics of Postmodern literature and gives some examples.
Stanford University
What Is Deconstruction? Jacques Derrida
Easily digestible definition of deconstruction and its influence on literary criticism. Offers bibliography also.
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Postmodernism and Postcolonialism in Ondaatje's "In the Skin of a Lion"
Read how Michael Ondaatje revisits and reconstructs Toronto's history in his novel, "In the Skin of a Lion."
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Art After Post Modernism
A paper on Art after Post-Modernism by the curator of the Las Vegas Art Museum.
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Kristi Siegel, ph.d.: Introduction Modern Literary Theory
This site provides an overview of literary terms and critical theories, compiled by a professor of English who teaches at the university level.
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Brock University: Deconstruction Assumptions
Complex site from the Brock University on deconstruction and its many assumptions and premises. Very advanced treatment of deconstruction, not for the beginner.
Museum of Modern Art
Mo Ma Exhibit: Chuck Close
A brief introduction to the work of photorealist painter Chuck Close. Includes visual examples of his work, including the recognizable "Big Self-Portrait".
PBS
Pbs: The American Novel: Literary Timeline: Literary Movements: Postmodernism
Brief background on the Postmodern literary movement, including characteristics of the movement as well as as list of popular postmodern authors.
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Beyond Deconstruction
Unusual look at deconstruction, considering several previously unexplored glimpses of the theory. Also includes extensive bibliography and references to Derrida's influence.
Smithsonian Institution
National Museum of Natural History: Postmodernism and Its Critics
Very thorough overview of Postmodernism theory and this includes Deconstruction. Includes basic premises and the leading figures in the movement.
Purdue University
Guide to Critical Theory: Introduction to Postmodernism
Definition, applications, lesson plans and individual theorist modules are all offered on this site. Includes links to other web resources as well.
Los Angeles County Museum of Art
Los Angeles County Museum of Art: Beyond Geometry: Postmodernism, Defined
A brief explanation of what postmodernism means in the world of art.
New York University
Jacques Derrida: News Article by Mitchell Stephens
Interesting and critical news article about Derrida, the father of deconstruction. Discusses the difficulty inherent in this theory in a humorous way.
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Post Modernism or Post Post Modernism
This site talks about different aspects of post-modernism and questions if post-modernism is really post-post-modernism. Characteristics and examples are given.
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Open University: Design in a Nutshell
Learn about the history of design, particularly the gothic revival, then take an interactive quiz to decide your design "alter ego," where you will choose between gothic, Bauhaus, modern and postmodern schools of design. [1:49]
Google Cultural Institute
Google Cultural Institute: Yves Klein
This visual website from Google Cultural Institute shares background information and photos about Yves Klein.