Post Modernity

A term used to describe the social and cultural implications of post modernism.
*used by philosophers,social scientists,art critics
*re emergence of surface ornament
*surrounding buildings,historical reference,non orthogonal angles(Sydney Opera House)

Deconstruction used to indicate the application of post modern theory a text.

*undermine the frame of reference and assumptions that support the text

*contractions between the intent and surface of a work general process.

Deconstructive Typography

*more experimental approach to typography
*floating type compositions + fragmented typographic treatments
*meant to feel rather than read a page
*reveal similar tropes and strategies of collage or repetition