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What is contemporary art?
What is contemporary art?
Contemporary art is the art that springs out of the present-day events and passions of the society. It is the newest form of art, amusing people from the middle to the late 20th century up to this time (Perez, 2016).
What is another way to define contemporary art?
What is another way to define contemporary art?
It is a statement that an artist makes about life, thoughts, ideas, beliefs, and many other things that define human life (Ramirez, 2016).
Contemporary art can only be found in museums.
Contemporary art can only be found in museums.
False (B)
What is an example of contemporary art from the text?
What is an example of contemporary art from the text?
Contemporary artists are usually formally educated.
Contemporary artists are usually formally educated.
What do self-taught contemporary artists do to develop their art?
What do self-taught contemporary artists do to develop their art?
Contemporary artists only focus on their own skills.
Contemporary artists only focus on their own skills.
How has contemporary art changed the way artists choose and work with materials?
How has contemporary art changed the way artists choose and work with materials?
Contemporary artists often work on their own.
Contemporary artists often work on their own.
What kind of principles are used in contemporary art?
What kind of principles are used in contemporary art?
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Contemporary Art
Contemporary Art
Art that reflects current society and events, emerging in the mid to late 20th century.
Characteristics of Contemporary Art
Characteristics of Contemporary Art
Distinct features that define contemporary art, including its context and methods.
Art outside museums
Art outside museums
Contemporary art can be found in diverse public spaces, not just galleries or museums.
Online selling of art
Online selling of art
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Self-taught artists
Self-taught artists
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Use of materials in Contemporary Art
Use of materials in Contemporary Art
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Role of fabricators
Role of fabricators
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Conceptual artists
Conceptual artists
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Public performance art
Public performance art
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Impact of social media on art
Impact of social media on art
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Experimentation in art
Experimentation in art
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Combination of found objects
Combination of found objects
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Accessibility of contemporary art
Accessibility of contemporary art
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Art in public spaces
Art in public spaces
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Educational background of artists
Educational background of artists
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Innovation in art materials
Innovation in art materials
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Artistic collaboration
Artistic collaboration
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Physical and technological principles in art
Physical and technological principles in art
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Social commentary in art
Social commentary in art
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Diverse platforms for contemporary art
Diverse platforms for contemporary art
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Study Notes
Contemporary Art
- Contemporary art emerges from current events and societal passions, captivating audiences from mid-20th century to the present.
- It represents an artist's perspective on life, thoughts, ideas, beliefs, and other defining human characteristics.
Characteristics of Contemporary Art
- Contemporary art transcends museum walls, appearing in galleries, schools, streets, and public spaces like transit hubs and shopping centers.
- Example: Artist Nicolas Aca's "Boto: Goto" performance.
- Artists now utilize online platforms to expand their markets, selling artwork directly to consumers via social media and the internet, circumventing geographical constraints.
- Many contemporary artists are self-taught, acquiring skills through independent study, interaction with other artists, and extensive research into art history and technique.
- Materials used for artwork are diverse, enabling more creative freedom and overcoming weight limitations.
- Artists may collaborate with craftspeople like fabricators, carpenters, electricians, and welders to construct complex or large-scale artworks. This approach blends artistic concepts with engineering principles.
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