A comprehensive list of links including for many of the specific major figures in Critical/Postmodern Theory.
A very interesting essay about postmodernism and shopping (including retail design) from a very un-postmodern source: The Economist.
Another fairly brief summary, including some of the traits of postmodernist art.
This is an example of a very competent academic essay on the subject of postmodern art. It discusses several specific works as well as some more broad characteristics of postmodernism. It is well-researched, generally well-written (avoiding excessive jarg
This is an example of a very good essay about Ridley Scott's film Blade Runner from a general-interest source (Slate.com). Compare to Koscianski's essay "What is Critical Postmodern Art?" What qualities and characteristics distinguish the two essays? Note
This link opens to a search results page from Google with a link to a PDF to download or view in your browser. A good example essay from a specialist but non-academic source, Film Quarterly. Aside from the essay itself, I chose this one because of the tit
A favorite cultural commentator/reviewer/critic, Howard Hampton's essay on Apocalyspe Now is everything that one could aspire to for your Essay Assignment.
This essay on the recently built New Museum of Contemporary Art in New York is a model of sober description, analysis, insight and informed opinion.
One of a series of essays by well-known cultural critic Clive James from his book Cultural Amnesia at Slate.com about various intellectuals, artists, and thinkers who helped shape 20th century culture. In particular relevance to your essay assignment, not