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This 15 page paper examines this movement in architecture. This thesis paper argues that the movement will not last and explains why.
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traditional modes of thinking. Rather, they brand "traditional architecture bad, retrograde, non-innovative, fascist, an impediment to progress, etc." (p.134). In all things-religion, philosophy, art, literature-when participants want to exclude
all else, there is something awry. There is after all, no correct artistic style. Architects cannot embrace a style and throw everything else out that came before. That would be
akin to Andy Warhol having thrown out the entire Renaissance movement because his soup cans were going forward, while the Leonardo Da Vinci work is old hat. Art is all
inclusive. If something is popular during a period, it should not be exclusive. Rather, it should seek to be able to tolerate other movements while shining in its own right.
One interesting note is that deconstructivism had emerged as a movement that was not given any respect for a time. In 1988, The Museum of Modern Art held a show
for architects who want along these lines, but it was seen as a unique show, not a way of life (Vidler, 2003). Nearly two decades since the architects were not
taken seriously, the style has emerged as important in the scheme of things (Vidler, 2003). The architects are taken seriously now, despite the unique nature of the buildings at the
time. Architectural students are taught a great deal about deconstruction, something that irks traditionalists. Is there any value to the movement? Is the paradigm so good that it deserves a
prominent place in history? Will it replace old models? In delving into this subject, it seems that while there is some value to the movement, it really should not supersede
previously held precepts in architecture. In fact, deconstruction as a design model has many flaws. People look at the new designs, sometimes intrigued and excited, but never in such awe
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