Post modern art

Question 1

definition of post modern art

Answer 1

is a movement within contemporary art which focused on re-using imagery, new technologies, combining various styles, use of text and other non-conventional approaches.

Summary: contemparay art focused on non-conventional approaches to art making

Question 2

what are the frames of post modern art

Answer 2

• It challenges the idea from the past that artworks should be original and precious and long lasting
• Shocks the audience to think about mainstream or dominant/accepted values and beliefs and to consider that there are other points of view
• Comments on globalization and multiculturalism
• Uses images from popular culture, TV, advertising, video games and comics

Question 3

what are the five post modern devices

Answer 3

Appropriation
parody
satire
irony
pastiche

Question 4

Appropriation definition

Answer 4

challenge the notion of originality by using past artworks or images from popular culture.
- they change the context of the image to create new meaning.

Question 5

parody definition

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An imitation of an artwork from the past with a humorous, exaggerated slat or approach.

The artist is paying homage to the past yet wanting the audience to question the values represented in the original work

Question 6

pastiche definition

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Borrowing and combining aspects from different art styles and cultures. Often comments on the globalization of our contempt world.

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irony definition

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Using images and words in such a way as to convey the opposite meaning - often needs an informed audience

Question 8

satire definition

Answer 8

Is the art of making someone or something look ridiculous
Use of ridicule to challenge
values.