Contemporary and Modern Art Overview

These flashcards cover essential terms and definitions related to contemporary and modern art as discussed in the lecture.

Contemporary Art

Artwork made by living artists today, exploring diverse and global issues.

Modern Art

Creative work from roughly 1860s to 1970s that breaks traditional norms in favor of experimentation.

Postmodern Art

An approach characterized by a reaction against modernism, using earlier styles and mixing different mediums.

Expressionism

An artistic style that depicts subjective emotions and responses rather than objective reality.

Action Painting

A style of art that involves spontaneous application of paint and vigorous brushstrokes.

Color Field Painting

A style emphasizing large expanses of color, often with minimal surface detail.

Op Art

A movement of geometric abstract art focused on optical illusions achieved through precise shapes and colors.

Kinetic Art

Art that incorporates movement perceivable by the viewer; includes Kinetic Sculpture.

Minimal Art

Art that emphasizes simplicity and reductionist tendencies, often featuring geometric forms.

Pop Art

An art movement that emerged in the 1950s, based on popular culture and mass media.

Photorealism

An art style that uses photographs for meticulous precision and accuracy in the representation.

Conceptual Art

A movement emphasizing ideas over traditional visual elements in art works.

Installation Art

Art intended to fill entire rooms or exhibition spaces, creating an immersive experience.

Street Art

Art created in public spaces, often unauthorized, including a range of media like murals and stencils.

Earth Art

Art that uses the natural landscape to create site-specific structures and sculptures.