The Reading is the Fourth Chapter in the Postmodernism (1991)

The reading is the fourth chapter in the Postmodernism (1991) by Fredric Jameson and is titled “Spatial Equalism in the World System.” 

Summary

In the chapter, Spatial Equalism in the World System, Jameson presents the history of architecture during the 19th century, especially in North America. Through the work, we can see “the appetite for architecture which it then virtually at once redirects.”  The central issues discussed are from the postmodernist era. Therefore, the readings provide a history of architecture and how it was embraced in North America. The emergence of urban centers also demanded for architecture as well as new approaches in managing spaces. Though the work, we can see the different dilemmas and issues that influenced architectural designs during the 19th century.  There were many considerations that were done during this period to ensure that issues of class and equality influenced the designs in the urban spaces. The reading also includes images of different house designs that were used in North America, such as Frank Gehry House in California.  Through these images, the author tries to demonstrate the spatial surrealism that was applied during the period.

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