Investigation of Architectural Theory and Cultural Theory

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CHAPTER 1: INTRODUCTION

Background of Study

"Post modernity is not a movement or an artistic movement. It is much more the expression of a momentary crisis of modern Western society is striking, and especially the industrialized countries of the world. It is now a place considerable debate on contemporary art aesthetic” (Shapiro, 1990).

The artistic contemporary artistic expression are therefore of the crisis. There would be by Therefore Postmodern art in a weak sense that is to say as a simple reflection of the traits dominant post modernity. In this perspective, the quest for an authentic art postmodern, defined by specific characteristics and positive seems futile. Yet the crisis in our society has also undermined the aesthetic values of modernism.

The concept of modernism in art is developed since the 1950s, ambiguous. One who is directly from the thesis of Clement Greenberg and his followers do not mean a small number of artists and a limited sense of modernism. In a broad sense, it qualifies works, from impressionism, show a tendency to reflexivity and the self-definition (Calinescu, 1987). So on one hand, the Minimalist artists of the 1960s rejected the modernism in the first sense to expand the possibilities of artistic reflexivity beyond the so far as the locked Greenberg. On the other hand, however, the Trans-avant-garde or New Figuration reject modernism in a broader sense, by refusing to reflexivity. This explains that "many artists called 'post-modernist' or 'postmodern' part of the modernist ideology (broadly) when they design their practice as a form of self-critical art"

Purpose of the Study

The purpose of the study is to analyze the rising facts of the technology advances and change in nature of modernism. This is destructing the old architecture, which is considered as the pure culture for the people from that era.

Significance of Study

There is a need for today's contemporary art museums to respond to changes and challenges within the community while still honoring their collections, as well as their educational missions. Contemporary art speaks to all because it is the art of "our times" and deals with social issues that affect society. Contemporary art exhibits have the ability to change outlooks and perspectives by creating a relationship between the art and the viewer. For this reason these museums should not be destructed from this society. Modern leaders should understand the importance of the museums and the culture attached to it.

Research Question

The research question for this study will be:

Do museum leaders think museums change or influence today's society, and if so, in what way?

Do museum leaders think the museum plays an active role in issues facing us today such as global warming, terrorism, and the economic crisis?

Why the post-modern world is considered as kitsch and the only place left for the truly avant-garde is a museum?

CHAPTER 2: LITERATURE REVIEW

Museums in a Changing Society

As society advances in technology and resources, populations become more diverse. Museums and other service organizations must adapt their goals and agendas to meet the needs of this changing ...