Characteristics of Contemporary Art

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What defines Video Art?

Art that is expressed through musical compositions.

Art that is recorded and viewed on screens. (correct)

Art created purely with digital software.

Art made using traditional painting techniques.

Which of the following best describes Graffiti Art?

Art that focuses solely on digital representations.

Art consisting of spray paintings on walls. (correct)

Art created on various types of paper and canvas.

Art that uses metal and glass as primary materials.

How is Postmodern Art characterized?

By focusing purely on abstract concepts.

By its emphasis on realism and traditional techniques.

By the mix of materials and extreme practices. (correct)

By the use of a single medium for expression.

What is Body Art primarily focused on?

Using the body as a medium for expression. Signup and view all the answers

Digital Art is created with the assistance of which of the following?

Computer software and hardware. Signup and view all the answers

Which technique involves the use of various materials stuck onto a backing?

Collage Signup and view all the answers

What best describes Decoupage?

Decorating surfaces using cutouts and coatings. Signup and view all the answers

Which technique utilizes rubbing to create a design?

Frottage Signup and view all the answers

What primary characteristic differentiates contemporary art from traditional art forms?

It focuses on process rather than sale in art making. Signup and view all the answers

Which style of contemporary art uses optical illusions through repetitive lines or images?

Op Art Signup and view all the answers

What is a defining feature of Performance Art?

It includes the human body as a medium for expression. Signup and view all the answers

In contemporary art, what does the term 'subject matter' refer to?

What the artwork represents or focuses on. Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following styles is characterized by the movement of sculptures, either naturally or mechanically?

Kinetic Art Signup and view all the answers

What important issue does Feminist Art primarily address?

Identity, sexuality, and gender roles. Signup and view all the answers

Which art style is known for its use of a stripped-down, pre-fabricated look?

Minimalism Signup and view all the answers

Which characteristic is NOT typically associated with contemporary artists?

They primarily use traditional techniques. Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Characteristics of Contemporary Art

Contemporary art is not confined to museums.
Contemporary art is sold through various methods beyond traditional galleries.
Many contemporary artists are self-taught.
Contemporary art utilizes a wide array of mediums and materials.
Contemporary art often involves collaboration with professionals like carpenters, welders, and electricians.
Originality is not a primary concern in contemporary art.
The focus is on the process of art making, rather than commercial sale.

Subject Matter

Contemporary art often challenges viewers to consider "what is it?"
When technique is the focal point of a work, the technique itself becomes the subject matter.

Styles

Abstract Expressionism: Expresses emotions and feelings spontaneously through painting.
- Example: Jose Joya's "Dimensions of Fear"
Kinetic Art: Sculpture that moves with wind, machinery, or electricity.
- Example: David Medalla's "Bubble Machine"
Op Art: Uses lines and imagery to create optical illusions.
- Example: Constancio Bernardo's "Perpetual Motion"
Performance Art: Combines various media and the human body for theatrical artistic expression in front of a live audience.
- Example: Philippine Culture Society's "Performance Art"
Environment Art: Involves artistic creation and manipulation of space, such as landscapes or architecture, to encompass viewers.
- Example: Roberto Villanueva's "Cordillera Labyrinth"
Feminist Art: Addresses societal issues of identity, sexuality, gender roles, equality, and the treatment of women.
- Example: Pacita Abad's "Filipina: A Racial Identity Crisis"
Minimalism: Features a stripped-down, pre-fabricated aesthetic with flat surfaces and minimal details.
- Example: Mario Yrisarry's "Precincts"
Video Art: Creates images through video recording and displayed on televisions, computers, or projection screens.
- Example: Mark Salvatus' "Haiku"
Graffiti Art: Uses spray paint and drawings on walls as a canvas, often found on buildings and streets.
- Example: Jayo Santiago's "UP Freedom Wall Piece"
Postmodern Art: Takes modern styles to extremes, frequently combining mixed materials and found objects.
- Example: Ian Quirante's "Faith and Devotion 1"
Body Art: Utilizes the human body as the medium or material. Examples include painting, clothing, performance, tattooing, and piercing.
- Example: Apo Whang-od's "Pambabatok"
Digital Art: Created with computer-aided imagery and design. Often printed on paper, tarpaulin, or other mediums.
- Example: David Guerrero's "Tourism Logo"

Techniques

Collage: Art made by sticking various materials like photographs, paper, and fabric onto a backing.
Decalcomania: Transferring images and designs from specially prepared paper onto surfaces like glass.
Decoupage: Decorating surfaces by applying cutouts (paper, etc.) and coating them with multiple layers of finish, such as lacquer or varnish.
Frottage: Creating a design by rubbing (with a pencil, etc.) over an object placed underneath paper.
Montage: Rapid succession of images in a motion picture illustrating associations of ideas.
Trapunto: Decorative quilted design worked through multiple layers of cloth, outlining the design in running stitch and padding it from the underside.

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This quiz explores the diverse characteristics and styles of contemporary art. It examines how contemporary art differs from traditional forms, focusing on its mediums, techniques, and the context in which it exists. Test your knowledge on various art movements and their influence on the current art scene.