Opulent architecture and post-modernism are related in that they both reject the minimalist and functionalist principles of modernism, and instead embrace ornamentation, historical references, and a sense of playfulness and irony.
Opulent architecture is characterized by its lavish decoration, use of expensive materials, and emphasis on grandeur and luxury. Post-modernism, on the other hand, challenges the idea of a single, objective truth and instead emphasizes plurality and subjectivity. Post-modern architecture often incorporates historical references, cultural symbolism, and a sense of disjunction and fragmentation.
In this way, opulent architecture and post-modernism share a rejection of the austere and impersonal values of modernism and instead celebrate diversity, ornamentation, and personal expression.
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