CPAR 3/26/24: The History of Contemporary Art

Contemporary Art

• Refers to the art of the present day, reflecting the events and passions of society
• Emerged in the late 1960s to early 1970s and continues to the present

Characteristics of Contemporary Art

• Functions in a global society that is culturally diverse and technology-oriented
• Involves a collaborative process between the artist and the audience
• The audience plays an active role in reacting and constructing meaning about the artwork

Faculty and Disciplines

• Faculty: Jenna S. Mergas, LPT
• Disciplines: Painting, Sculpture, Architecture, Photography, Literature, Music, Theater, Dance, Film

Visual Arts

• Requires skills and manipulation of materials on surfaces
• Includes clay, wood carving, and other forms of visual art
• Perceived with the eyes

Auditory Art

• Expressed in time and can be heard
• Includes music and literature

Performance Art

• Combines different art forms, also known as intermedia art
• Includes theater, dance, and film
• Can be seen and heard

The Values of Art

• Aesthetic Value: related to beauty and taste
• Intellectual Value: related to the artist's idea and concept
• Spiritual Value: related to the emotional and spiritual connection
• Suggestiveness: related to the artwork's ability to evoke emotions and ideas
• Permanence: related to the artwork's durability and lasting impact
• Universality: related to the artwork's ability to connect with people across cultures and time
• Style: related to the artist's unique approach and technique
• Form: related to the artwork's structure and composition