"Postmodern" Turn in Contemporary Art History and its Influence

Abstract

In contemporary art history, the "postmodern" turn is a highly symbolic and controversial phenomenon, which marks a profound change in artistic style and creative concept, and has caused extensive discussion and reflection in the writing, evaluation system and cultural context of art history. The post-modern turn does not occur in isolation, but is closely related to many social and cultural changes in the middle and late 20th century. From the rise of mass culture, the formation of consumer society to the rise of post-structuralism philosophy, these factors have jointly shaped the pluralistic face of post-modern art.. It breaks the linear development logic and elite aesthetic standards advocated by modernism, and instead emphasizes the pluralism, openness and cross-culture of art. Through collage, appropriation and deconstruction, post-modern art re-examines the essence and boundary of art, changes the way of artistic creation, and also poses new challenges to the writing of art history, prompting people to rethink the value and significance of art.