Postmodernism
There are many definitions for the term "postmodernism." According the the Encyclopedia of Nationalism one of the most popular is Lyotard's definition: '"incredulity towards metanarratives."' It stems from the "ideas and arguments relating to advanced industrialized societies of the late twentieth century onwards. It is concerned with the description and analysis of the distinctive features of these societies for relations between social groupings, for individual selves and identities, and for the status and forms of knowledge, science, and culture" (50 Key Concepts in Gender Studies).
Postmodern picture books "expand the conventional boundaries of the picture book format with its nonlinear structure, surrealistic imagery, and multiple story lines. Some are wordless and some have multiple stories in one" (Booklinks). By allowing the reader to invent the story themselves based on the pictures is in line with the postmodernist thought of focus on the "self."
Check out my display of postmodern picture books!! http://www.facebook.com/media/set/?set=a.10150831495170061.742232.93138620060&type=1
Here is a list of the titles I have included:
- Voices in the Park
- Reflections
- Tar Beach
- Cinderella's Rat
- Black & White
- Rosie's Walk
- Zoom
- The Arrival
- Squids Will Be Squids
- Wolves
- The Frog Prince Continued
My favorite would probably be The Frog Prince Continued. What are your favorite postmodern picture books?
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