- Postmodernism emphasizes that meaning is not fixed or universal, and that: - context, perspective, culture, and identity all shape interpretation - artists and viewers bring their own experiences and ideologies to the work - meaning is plural, fragmented and endlessly interpretable\ - Postmodernism rejects the idea of a single, authoritative meaning, encouraging multiple viewpoints and subjective interpretations - a major departure from modernist ideals of formalism or universal truths.