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What does postmodernism in art primarily emphasize?
What does postmodernism in art primarily emphasize?
- Progress and originality
- High culture only
- Eclecticism and ambiguity (correct)
- Pure forms of expression
In a consumer culture, consumption solely focuses on meeting basic needs.
In a consumer culture, consumption solely focuses on meeting basic needs.
False (B)
What term describes the process of turning goods or ideas into commodities in consumer culture?
What term describes the process of turning goods or ideas into commodities in consumer culture?
commodification
In consumer culture, identity is increasingly constructed through ________.
In consumer culture, identity is increasingly constructed through ________.
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Match the following concepts with their definitions:
Which of the following best describes hyper-reality in consumerism?
Which of the following best describes hyper-reality in consumerism?
Materialism in consumer culture highlights the importance of non-material values.
Materialism in consumer culture highlights the importance of non-material values.
What is one consequence of the commodification of identity according to Baudrillard?
What is one consequence of the commodification of identity according to Baudrillard?
________ consumption involves the use of products as symbols of social status.
________ consumption involves the use of products as symbols of social status.
Which one of the following is NOT a key characteristic of postmodernism?
Which one of the following is NOT a key characteristic of postmodernism?
What term describes the phenomenon where consumption practices can reinforce social hierarchies?
What term describes the phenomenon where consumption practices can reinforce social hierarchies?
Hyper-reality suggests that the image and surface experience are more significant than the underlying substance of life.
Hyper-reality suggests that the image and surface experience are more significant than the underlying substance of life.
Name one impact of the fast fashion industry on the environment.
Name one impact of the fast fashion industry on the environment.
In consumer culture, relationships can become ________, focusing on material wealth rather than genuine connections.
In consumer culture, relationships can become ________, focusing on material wealth rather than genuine connections.
Match the concepts associated with consumerism to their definitions:
Match the concepts associated with consumerism to their definitions:
Which of these options best illustrates the concept of planned obsolescence?
Which of these options best illustrates the concept of planned obsolescence?
The experience economy encourages spending on material goods over experiences.
The experience economy encourages spending on material goods over experiences.
What is one environmental consequence of excessive consumerism?
What is one environmental consequence of excessive consumerism?
Baudrillard's theory suggests that in a consumer-driven society, _______ becomes more significant than reality.
Baudrillard's theory suggests that in a consumer-driven society, _______ becomes more significant than reality.
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of consumer culture?
Which of the following is NOT a consequence of consumer culture?
What is a key characteristic of postmodernity?
What is a key characteristic of postmodernity?
In postmodernism, grand narratives are embraced as essential truths.
In postmodernism, grand narratives are embraced as essential truths.
What term describes the idea that representations of reality can become more significant than reality itself?
What term describes the idea that representations of reality can become more significant than reality itself?
Postmodernism emphasizes the fluidity of ________ and constructed social categories.
Postmodernism emphasizes the fluidity of ________ and constructed social categories.
Which of the following best describes the impact of consumer culture on social relations?
Which of the following best describes the impact of consumer culture on social relations?
Technological advancements in postmodernity enhance the flow of information.
Technological advancements in postmodernity enhance the flow of information.
Name one environmental consequence of excessive consumerism.
Name one environmental consequence of excessive consumerism.
________ refers to the marketing of lifestyles and the commodification of identity in consumer culture.
________ refers to the marketing of lifestyles and the commodification of identity in consumer culture.
Which concept involves designing products to become obsolete after a certain period?
Which concept involves designing products to become obsolete after a certain period?
Flashcards
Consumer Insecurity
Consumer Insecurity
Feeling inadequate or anxious due to inability to afford trendy products.
Hyper-reality (Consumption)
Hyper-reality (Consumption)
Images and appearances, from consumption, dominate reality.
Consumerism's Environmental Impact
Consumerism's Environmental Impact
Desire for new products damages environment through resource depletion, waste, and climate change.
Resource Depletion (Consumerism)
Resource Depletion (Consumerism)
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Waste Accumulation (Consumerism)
Waste Accumulation (Consumerism)
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Environmental Degradation (Consumerism)
Environmental Degradation (Consumerism)
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Commodified Relationships
Commodified Relationships
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Social Stratification (Consumption)
Social Stratification (Consumption)
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Cultural Homogenization
Cultural Homogenization
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Alienation (Consumerism)
Alienation (Consumerism)
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Postmodernism in art
Postmodernism in art
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Pastiche (postmodernism)
Pastiche (postmodernism)
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Intertextuality (postmodernism)
Intertextuality (postmodernism)
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Deconstruction (postmodernism)
Deconstruction (postmodernism)
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Consumer Culture
Consumer Culture
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Commodification
Commodification
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Symbolic Consumption
Symbolic Consumption
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Identity as a Commodity
Identity as a Commodity
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Superficial Identity (consumer culture)
Superficial Identity (consumer culture)
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Materialism in consumer culture
Materialism in consumer culture
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Postmodernism
Postmodernism
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Postmodernity
Postmodernity
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Relativism (Postmodernism)
Relativism (Postmodernism)
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Meta-narratives (Postmodernism)
Meta-narratives (Postmodernism)
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Globalization (Postmodernity)
Globalization (Postmodernity)
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Consumerism (Postmodernity)
Consumerism (Postmodernity)
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Simulacra
Simulacra
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Hyperreality
Hyperreality
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Decentralization of Power
Decentralization of Power
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Cultural Fragmentation
Cultural Fragmentation
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Study Notes
Postmodernism, Postmodernity, and Consumer Culture
- Postmodernism (Cultural and Intellectual Movement): A broad cultural, intellectual, and artistic movement reacting against modernism. It rejects certainty, universal truths, and grand narratives.
- Key Features: Relativism (truth is context-dependent), rejection of meta-narratives (overarching stories are too simplistic), playfulness (irony, pastiche), focus on identity (fluidity of identity), and simulacra (simulations of reality more real than reality itself).
- Postmodernity (Societal Condition): A social, cultural, and economic condition characterized by globalization, consumerism, technology, and decentralization of power.
- Postmodernism (Art and Aesthetics): Reacts against modernist ideals by embracing eclecticism, ambiguity, and mixing of styles. This includes pastiche, intertextuality, and deconstruction.
- Emphasis on Subjectivity: Postmodern art and thought reflects subjective experiences rather than a single objective truth.
Consumer Culture
- Definition: A society in which acquiring goods is central to social life, identity, and expressing values.
- Key Features: Commodification (turning things into commodities to be bought/sold), symbolic consumption (product meaning beyond utility), advertising and branding (shaping desires), and materialism (focus on material wealth).
- Consequences of Commodification of Identity: Identity becomes a commodity, individuals buy and sell identities through consumer choices, this can lead to superficiality, insecurity, and social comparison.
- Environmental Consequences of Consumerism: Over-consumption, resource depletion, waste accumulation (planned obsolescence), and climate change.
- Impact of Consumer Culture on Social Relations: Relationships become commodified by consumerism (e.g., social media), people may relate through consumables, rather than directly, and this can cause alienation.
Social Stratification and Cultural Homogenization
- Social Stratification: Consumption practices can reinforce social hierarchies, judging people based on their consumption.
- Cultural Homogenization: Global consumer culture can lead to the homogenization of cultural practices and values, eroding local traditions.
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