MODULE 1: The Contemporary Arts Flashcards
What is Contemporary Art according to Perez, 2016?
It is the art that springs out of the present-day events and passions of society.
What defines the statement made by an artist in Contemporary Art according to Ramirez, 2016?
It reflects life, thoughts, ideas, beliefs, and many other aspects of human life.
Characteristics of Contemporary Arts (Ramirez, 2016)
- it is not confined in the museum.
- it practices a different way of selling artworks.
- many contemporary artists are self-taught and did not have formal education.
- it has variety of materials or medium to choose from.
- its artists sometimes employ the help of fabricators, carpenters, electricians, or welders in “constructing” artworks.
- originality is not an issue in this type of art.
- it is the process, rather than sale, which is essential in contemporary art-making.
Where can artworks from the Contemporary Art genre be found aside the museum?
They can be found in galleries, art schools, side streets, public spaces, train or bus stations, shopping centers, or parks.
How has the selling of artworks changed in Contemporary Art?
due to increase in internet and social media usage in our country, people who sell artworks also went online to increase their sales.
What is a common characteristic of many contemporary artists’ education?
Many contemporary artists are self-taught and do not have formal education.
What role do fabricators, carpenters, electricians, or welders play in Contemporary Art?
They assist artists in ‘constructing’ artworks.
True or False: Originality is a critical issue in Contemporary Art.
False
What is emphasized more in contemporary art-making, the process or the sale?
The process is emphasized over the sale.
What does subject matter refer to in Contemporary Art?
It refers to any person, animal, thing, or issue described or represented in a work.
What are the 12 Style in Contemporary Art?
- Abstract Expressionism
- Kinetic Art
- Opt Art
- Performance Art
- Environment Art
- Feminist Art
- Minimalism
- Video Art
- Graffiti Art
- Postmodern Art
- Body Art
- Digital Art
What is Abstract Expressionism?
It is a painting style where the artist expresses emotions and feelings in a spontaneous manner.
What defines Kinetic Art?
It is a sculpture that moves with the wind or with the help of a machine or electricity.
What is Op Art?
It uses lines or images repeatedly to create an optical illusion.
Define Performance Art.
It consists of a variety of media and human body to execute an artistic theatrical expression before a live audience.
What does Environment Art involve?
It involves artistic creation and manipulation of space such as landscape or architectural design.
What issues does Feminist Art tackle?
It tackles identity, sexuality, gender roles, equality, and the treatment of females in society.
What is Minimalism in art?
It shows a stripped-down look, free of details, often with flat surfaces, expressing specific content.
What is Video Art?
It consists of images recorded through video and viewed through screens.
What characterizes Graffiti Art?
It is a drawing or inscription done hastily on a wall or surface made to be seen by the public.
Define Postmodern Art.
It carries modern styles to extreme practices, often using a mix of materials like found objects.
What is Body Art?
It is an art form that uses the body as the medium, including tattooing and piercing.
What is Digital Art?
It is created with the aid of a computer and can be printed on various mediums.
What are the 7 Types of Techniques in Contemporary Arts?
- Collage
- Decalcomania
- Decoupage
- Frottage
- Montage
- Trapunto
- Digital Applications
What is Collage in the context of art techniques?
A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs and pieces of paper onto a backing.
What does Decalcomania refer to?
The process of transferring pictures and designs from specially prepared paper.
What is Decoupage?
The art of decorating surfaces by applying cutouts and then coating with layers of finish.
What is Frottage?
The technique of creating a design by rubbing over an object placed underneath the paper.
What is Montage in art?
The production of a rapid succession of images in a motion picture to illustrate an association of ideas.
What is Trapunto?
A decorative quilted design in high relief worked through at least two layers of cloth.
What are Digital applications in art?
Any application software used by a computer or mobile device to create and/or display art.
