ART: MEANING AND FORMS (2)

Elements of Contemporary Art

Elements of Contemporary Art

Appropriation

Refers to the modifications made by the artist.

  • Artists use this technique to challenge traditional norms, provide commentary, or reinterpret the meaning of the original work.

Hybridity

Involves the use of different art mediums combined together.

  • Showcases diversity and experimentation, breaking boundaries between traditional art forms like painting, sculpture, video, and digital media to create unique, multi-dimensional pieces.

Technology

Highlights the creativity of the artist through the application of modern advancements.

  • Expresses ideas in innovative ways, often engaging audiences in immersive experiences.

Performance

  • Performed for viewers to experience, often integrating other elements such as sound, visuals, or interaction.
  • Evokes emotions or provokes thought, making the audience an integral part of the artwork.

Space

  • Focuses on the intricate use of space, highlighting the relationship between the artwork, its location, and the observer.

Integrative Art

Employs different art elements used together in distinct expressions.

  • Combines different art disciplines, styles, and media to create artwork, often incorporating non-traditional materials and mixed art forms.

Distinct Features of Contemporary Art

Communal Nature

  • Reflects relationships built around community and society.
  • Emphasizes shared experiences and bonds within a community.

Intuitive

  • Filipino artists draw from their innate understanding and deep connection to their culture, community, and personal identity.

Holistic

  • Perceives individuals, groups, and events as interconnected wholes.
  • Highlights the unified use of art materials and forms.

Creative Process

  • Focuses on the process of creation rather than just the final product.
  • Emphasizes the journey of making the artwork.

Integrative

  • Encompasses religious, moral, spiritual, social, and environmental concerns.
  • Incorporates multiple dimensions of life, reflecting various aspects of Filipino contemporary art.

Multi-Focal

  • Considers a wide perspective of the artwork, including various viewpoints, experiences, and elements.
  • Embraces a broad outlook, considering both the artist's and viewer's perspectives.

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