Contemporary Arts, Art, and Art Through the Ages

Art

Anything that stirs emotion in you and is produced by human creativity and skills to express oneself.

Visual and Performing Arts

Forms or disciplines of art, including literary and media arts, that are most familiar to us.

Artizein

A Greek word meaning "to prepare".

Ars/Artis

Latin word "skill" that are associated with the concept of art.

Ramon Orlina

A glass sculptor known for his contemporary art.

Contemporary Arts

Art of today that is democratic, encompassing, and new.

Con-tempus

A Latin prefix meaning "together" and "time," which is the origin of the term "contemporary."

Art Through the Ages

The evolution of art from different periods, including Greek (technique), Roman (skill), Christian (craftsmanship), Renaissance (genius design), Modern (fine arts), Romantic (self-explanation), and Contemporary (new art forms).

Techne

Greek word "skill" that are associated with the concept of art.

Arkiskein

A Greek word meaning "to put together”.

Con

Latin prefix which means “together”

Tempus

Latin prefix which means “time”