M4.2 Flashcards
“Art made and produced by artists living today.” - J. Paul Getty Museum
CONTEMPORARY ART
It is not restricted to individual experience but it is reflective of the world we live in.
CONTEMPORARY ART
Artwork that is created by today’s contemporary artists and has a world view, and is sensitive to changing times.
CONTEMPORARY ART
Existing artworks are appropriated to produce another artwork.
APPROPRIATION
Usage of prints, images, and icons to produce another art form.
APPROPRIATION
Combines past from the present.
Revives interests to existing forms of art.
APPROPRIATION
evolved to “emphasize spontaneous elements of chance”. (Walker Art Center)
PERFORMANCE
Interpreting various human activities such as ordinary activities such as chores, routines and rituals, to socially relevant themes such as poverty, commercialism and war.
PERFORMANCE
Arts transforming space.
SPACE
For example, flash mobs, art installations in malls and parks.
SPACE
art form that is performed and positioned in a specific space such as public places.
Site specific art forms
Usage of unconventional materials, mixing of unlikely materials to produce an artwork.
HYBRIDITY
Usage of technology in the creation and dissemination of art works.
TECHNOLOGY
Video phenomenon from MTV to Youtube.
Recording performances, video posting, sharing, live streaming.
TECHNOLOGY
what are the ELEMENTS/PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART?
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appropriation
performance
space
hybridity
technology
