Reviewer in Contemporary Arts
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Art- is a tool for communication whether it is a painting or a performance as long as it is a venue
to convey or express a thought, emotions or aspirations, it is considered art.
Art according to Aristotle- in his poetics, Aristotle claimed that humans have instincts for
imitation and harmony. He described that these instincts are “lying deep in our nature”. He
argued that humans are the “most imitative of living creature”.
Art- is one of the earliest and most basic form of communication. This is seen in the prehistoric
visual artworks like the cave drawings and other early artifacts.
Contemporary
- As existing or happening now and therefore seeming modern.
- The scope of contemporary is something that has happened over the past 30 years from now.
Contemporary art- Art made and produced by artists living today according to J. Paul Getty Museum
- Art created by today’s contemporary artists as art that has a world view and is sensitive to the
changing times.
- Contemporary art today might not be true in the future.
- Artworks produced in the present.
Contemporary art styles:
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Abstract Expressionism- is an art style in which the artist applies pain, for example in a
manner that expresses emotions and feelings in a spontaneous way.
Kinetic Art- is a sculpture that may be moved by the wind or powered by a machine or an
electricity.
OP Art- Use lines or images repeatedly to create an optical illusion.
Environmental art- involves artistic creation or manipulation of space such as landscape or
architectural design that may enclose its audience.
Feminist art- emerged from concerns of female artists expressed through art. They tackle
about issues of identity, sexuality, gender roles, equality and the ways in which the female is
treated in society among others.
Minimalism- has stripped-down, prefabricated look, free of details and often with flat surface
but expresses a specific content or statement.
Video art- consist of images that are recorded through a video and viewed through television,
computer or projector screen.
Graffiti art- is a drawing, inscription or sketch done hastily on a wall or other surface made to
be seen by the public.
Postmodern art- carries modern styles to extreme practices often expressing an idea through a
mis of materials such as found objects welded together.
Body art- is an art form that uses the body as the medium or main material.
Digital Art- is done with an aid of a computer to create an image or design.
Created by: Jose Vester Casano (12-St. Gianna)
All information came from Sir Matt’s PowerPoint.