Introduction to Contemporary Arts 1 Flashcards

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is a human pursuit to imitate life and the world into something pleasing and beautiful

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art

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refers to the different materials or supplies that an artist utilizes

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medium

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refers to the main idea that is represented in the artwork

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subject

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It is the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power

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art

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5
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This is a three-dimensional artwork that may be created using stone, marble, wood, and concrete.

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Sculpture

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This is the art form of performance. Dramatic texts are portrayed on stage by actors and actresses and are enhanced by props, lights and sounds

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drama

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This is the art form that appeals to the sense of hearing. It is composed by combining notes in harmony.

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music

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This is the art form of language through the combined use of words, creating meaning and experience.

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Literature

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9
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These structures are meant to be used as shelter.

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Architecture

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This is a two-dimensional image of various subjects ranging from real-life images to the visually abstract.

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picture

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This art of the human form. The body is used, mobilized and choreographed in a specific time, form, and space.

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Dance

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. It may be created using different media such as chalk, charcoal, graphite, ink, oil paint and watercolor.

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picture

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This art form is a technological translation of theater. In films, special effects are utilized to enhance the storytelling.

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CINEMA

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14
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refers to art that began in the 1880s

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MODERN ART

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describes the works of artists still living and creating artworks.

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CONTEMPORARY ARTS

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16
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revolutionary by its origin

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MODERN ART

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is revolutionary for the freedom and magnitude of experimentation by the artists

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CONTEMPORARY ARTS

18
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is more self-expressive

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MODERN ART

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pays attention to society, thus known for its social impact

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Contemporary Art

20
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primarily made on canvases,

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MODERN ART

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is on every medium that you can think of – video art, tech-enabled artworks, object design, graphical arts

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Contemporary Art

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focuses on the subjective representation of the chosen themes

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MODERN ART

23
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takes a strong stand on social, political and cultural aspects of the world

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Contemporary Art

24
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refers to the work of arts made since the aftermath of World War II and is used to describe the works of artists still living and creating artworks

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Contemporary Art

25
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artists used pure, brilliant colour aggressively applied straight from the paint tubes to create a sense of an explosion on the canvas.

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can simply be described as the style and philosophy of artworks produced during the 1890-1960 era.

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MODERN ART

27
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extremely simplified drawing and intensely

exaggerated color.

28
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It is an art movement inspired by scientific research, Freudian psychology, and dream interpretation.

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surrealISM

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“an absolute reality, a surreality.”

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SURREALISM

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It is chiefly characterized by a
pronounced use of geometric shapes an d by a tendency toward a
monochromatic use of color.

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Analytical cubISM

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It is a protest against the barbarism of the War and what Dadaists believed was an oppressive intellectual rigidity in both art and everyday society; its works were characterized by a deliberate irrationality and the rejection of the prevailing standards of art.

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It is characterized chiefly by an increased use of color and the imitation or introduction of a wide range of textures and
material into painting.

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synthetic cubISM

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The artist tries to show all sides of an object, reduces recognizable images to geometric forms, shows objects from several positions at one time, and often makes opaque forms transparent

34
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the contemporary artists revives interest to existing form of art.

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APPROPRIATION

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It is not restricted to individual experience but it is reflective of the world we live in.

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Contemporary Art

36
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An Art to express oneself as it is way to provide social and cultural commentary.

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Contemporary Art

37
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According to J. Paul Getty,___________

are artworks that are made and produced by artist who has influenced and lived until today.

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Contemporary Art

38
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It interprets various human activities, from ordinary activities such as chores, routines and rituals, to socially relevant themes such as poverty, commercialism, and war.

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Performance

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The art form is performed and positioned in specific spots, especially in public places

40
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The mixing of unlikely materials to produce an artwork.

41
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The use of video and the internet as a way of propagating art

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. Technology