What is 'Bricolage' in postmodern literature and art?
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Correct answer: Creating something new by assembling diverse found materials or cultural fragments
Bricolage involves the assembly of disparate elements—genres, images, or ideas—to create a new whole. It celebrates the 'found' nature of culture and the lack of a single, unified aesthetic.
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