Post modernism in architecture

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Post modernism in architecture
Introduction
The Transformation to Post-Modern timeline
Ancient Egypt
Classical
Byzantine
Romanesque
Gothic architecture
Renaissance architecture
Baroque architecture
Rococo architecture
Neoclassicism architecture
Art nouveau
Baeux Arts architecture
Neo gothic architecture
Art deco architecture
Modernist architecture
Post modernism architecture
The Architecture of Emilio Ambasz
Images of some of Emilio’s work

Post modernism in architecture
The idea of post modernism in architecture has evolved for quite some time and is born of the modernism movement (Distinct Build). Much of the concepts that it stands for sometimes tend to contradict with those of modernist. This is because where as the modernist architecture solely rely on the modern ideas, the post modern architecture blends together some of the traditional aspects with the postmodern. When looking at the art forms and the building themselves developed from the concepts of postmodernism, they can easily startle, amuse or even surprise. The concepts advocate for use of familiar details and shapes, with a good twist of the combination. While some of the symbols that are used on these buildings make subtle statements about the architect, some others are simply used to create amusement to the viewers (Witold).
The Transformation to Post-Modern timeline
These concepts that are now very common among the modern building have developed over a long time, after refinement of the older concepts that came before (Jackie). Before any history of mankind was first recoded, those who lived in the prehistoric times still had their share of wizardry in construction. Much of these concepts revolved around the stones, earth and thatch, some of which are still astounding. Later on in ancient Egypt at around 3050BC to 900 AD, most of the rulers constructed...