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Which of the following aspects are not valued by modern art?
Which of the following aspects are not valued by modern art?
What distinguishes contemporary art from modern art?
What distinguishes contemporary art from modern art?
What is the defining characteristic of contemporary art?
What is the defining characteristic of contemporary art?
What does 'art' generally refer to?
What does 'art' generally refer to?
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What is the significance of the term 'contemporary' in relation to art?
What is the significance of the term 'contemporary' in relation to art?
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Which of the following best encapsulates the key characteristic of modern art?
Which of the following best encapsulates the key characteristic of modern art?
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Based on the information provided, what is the primary purpose of the video titled "Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region"?
Based on the information provided, what is the primary purpose of the video titled "Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region"?
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Which of the following is an example of a contemporary art form?
Which of the following is an example of a contemporary art form?
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Contemporary Art
Contemporary Art
Art created by living artists, characterized by current materials and ideas.
Modern Art
Modern Art
Art produced roughly between 1860-1970, focused on new, experimental techniques.
Difference between Modern and Contemporary Art
Difference between Modern and Contemporary Art
Modern art is a historical period, while contemporary art is current and evolving.
Definition of Art
Definition of Art
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Role of an Artist
Role of an Artist
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Characteristics of Modern Art
Characteristics of Modern Art
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Contemporary Art Materials
Contemporary Art Materials
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7 Major Forms of Contemporary Art
7 Major Forms of Contemporary Art
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Study Notes
Contemporary Art Forms
- Contemporary art encompasses works produced by living artists.
- It has evolved significantly throughout the 20th and 21st centuries.
- This type of art includes various forms: music, literature, theatre, film, dance, architecture, and visual arts.
Defining Art
- Art can be defined as the expression of creativity and imagination using diverse techniques and mediums.
- Artists create art with a range of purposes.
- Artists are individuals who create art (in any form).
Modern vs. Contemporary Art
- Defining "modern" is complex; it encompasses the present moment and past epochs.
- Modern art values things appreciated by Western society (openness, vitality, and sensitivity).
- Contemporary art is the most recent form of modern art and builds upon modern art's principles using non-traditional materials and media.
Modern Art (1860-1970)
- Modern art lacks a precise definition.
- It doesn't have a single style.
- Generally associated with art produced between 1860 and 1970.
- Artists of this period often rejected traditional Renaissance styles in favor of innovation.
- They experimented with materials, subjects, techniques, and new theoretical approaches shaping art's role in modern society.
Contemporary Art (Post-1940)
- Contemporary art is defined as art made after 1940.
- It utilizes non-traditional materials and diverse media forms (installation, video, land art).
- Contemporary art pieces aren't always displayed in galleries.
- The idea behind a piece often holds equal, if not greater, importance than the physical artwork itself.
Seven Major Contemporary Art Forms
- Music: Art appealing to the sense of hearing through the harmony of combined notes.
- Literature: Art comprising language used to create meaning and experience through words.
- Theater: Performance art where dramatic text is depicted on stage by actors; supported by props, lighting, and sound to convey artistic expression.
- Film: Technological adaptation of theater, with special effects to heighten the storytelling experience.
- Dance: Art form focusing on the human body's movement (choreography) over time and space.
- Architecture, Designs and Allied Arts: Structures designed for shelter, wherein artistic expression is a product of the structure's design and purpose.
- Visual Arts: Artforms like painting, photography, and sculpture, appealing to the visual sense and typically existing in a permanent form.
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Explore the diverse landscape of contemporary art, from its evolution in the 20th and 21st centuries to the various mediums and techniques artists use. Understand the distinction between modern and contemporary art, and delve into the definitions of art in today's context.
