Opulent architecture often uses ornamentation and decoration in excess, which is a characteristic of postmodernism. Postmodernism challenges the modernist belief in simplicity, minimalism, and functionality by embracing complexity, exaggeration, and a sense of playfulness. Opulent architecture fits in with this approach by embodying the idea of excess and flamboyance, with a focus on historical references and eclectic forms. Additionally, opulent architecture reflects the postmodern idea of pastiche, where different styles are mixed and appropriated in a playful and ironic way. Overall, opulent architecture and postmodernism both reject the idea of a singular, unified style or meaning and instead encourage a celebration of diversity and excess.
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