Contemporary Philippine Arts - Module 5: Elements and Principles of Contemporary Art

Vocabulary flashcards defining the key elements and principles of contemporary art covered in Module 5.

Appropriation

An element of contemporary art where an artist creates a new work of art by taking pre-existing images from other sources and modifying and/or incorporating those images with new ones.

Performance

Artwork created by or presented to an audience, which can also include the processes used by the artist when the creation process is more important than the finished work itself.

Space

An element of contemporary art characterized by arts transforming space.

Technology

An element of contemporary art involving the usage of technology in the creation and dissemination of art works.

Hybridity

An element of contemporary art where artists blend new or unusual materials, such as recycled or industrial materials, with traditional mediums.