Contemporary Art Flashcards

Flashcards for Contemporary Art Review

Contemporary Art

Art made and produced by artists living today.

Contemporary Art Characteristics

Reflective of the world we live in; not restricted to individual experience.

Contemporary Art Definition

Artwork created by today's artists with a world view and sensitivity to changing times.

Appropriation

Existing artworks appropriated to produce another artwork.

Appropriation Techniques

Usage of prints, images, and icons to produce another art form.

Purpose of Appropriation

Combines past from the present; revives interest in existing forms of art.

Performance Art

Evolved to emphasize spontaneous elements of chance.

Performance Art Themes

Interpreting human activities to socially relevant themes.

Space (in Contemporary Art)

Arts transforming space.

Site-Specific Art

Art form performed and positioned in a specific space, such as public places.

Hybridity

Usage of unconventional materials; mixing unlikely materials to produce artwork.

Examples of Hybridity

Coffee for painting; miniature sculptures using crayons.

Technology (in Contemporary Art)

Usage of technology in the creation and dissemination of art works.

Technology Example in Art

Video phenomenon from MTV to YouTube; recording performances, video posting, sharing, live streaming.

Appropriation, Performance, Hybridity, and Technology.

Elements/principles of contemporary art.