Genre and Style

Question 1

What is the nature of genres in postmodernism?

Answer 1

• in postmodernism, the division between genres and disciplines disappear altogether

Question 2

What does postmodernism celebrate?

Answer 2

• postmodernism celebrates the fragmentation, embracing chaos, nonsense and absurdity, and creating a sense of fun, playfulness and irony, using diverse styles and genres which allow multiple meanings to co-exist at the same time

Question 3

What is the nature of elitism in postmodernism?

Answer 3

• elitism is laughed at, and filmmakers such as Quentin Tarantino celebrate “pulp” (B-grade) movies, and recycle popular culture and media in their work

Question 4

What is anti-genre in terms of postmodernism?

Answer 4

• draws on many styles without merging them into a new form
• the different styles are easily recognized