Architectural postmodernism

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This type of postmodernism emerged in the 1970s as a response to the perceived failures and limitations of modernist architecture. It is characterized by a rejection of functionalism, a celebration of ornamentation and decoration, and an embrace of historical references and eclectic styles. Key architects associated with this movement include Robert Venturi, Denise Scott Brown, and Michael Graves.