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Contemporary Art refers to art created in the present time, influenced by various socio-economic, political, and environmental contexts. It encompasses diverse forms such as visual, performance, applied, and literary arts, with distinct features including communal nature, intuitive expression, and a holistic approach. Key elements include appropriation, hybridity, technology, performance, and intricate use of space.

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Contemporary Art refers to art created in the present time, influenced by various socio-economic, political, and environmental contexts. It encompasses diverse forms such as visual, performance, applied, and literary arts, with distinct features including communal nature, intuitive expression, and a holistic approach. Key elements include appropriation, hybridity, technology, performance, and intricate use of space.

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Art:

Meaning
and Forms
Contemporary Art

The term contemporary has been defined as


something “happening, existing, living, or coming
into being during the same period of time”
(Merriam-Webster). Assuming this definition,
Contemporary Art refers to art of any form and
genre that produced in our contemporary time,
simply put as “art created today.”
Contemporary Art

Contemporary Art is influenced by the economic,


social, political and environmental context where
the artist is immersed in.
Examples of
Contemporary Art
Forms

• Visual Arts
• Performance Arts
• Applied Arts
• Literary Arts
Visual Arts

• Pop Art
• Word Art
• Conceptual Art
• Installation Art
• Photorealism
• Contemporary Realism
• Graffiti Art
Literary Arts
• Illustrated Novels
• Digi-Fiction
• Graphic-Fiction
• Manga
• Doodle Fiction
• Text-Talk Novels
• Chick Literature
• Flash Fiction
• Hyper Poetry
• Blog
Applied Arts
• Video Art
• Photography
• Computer Art
• Film and Broadcasting
Art
• Architecture, Design
and Allied Art
Performance Art
• Music: blues, electronic,
experimental, funk, hip-hop,
jazz, metal, pop, rock, roots
• Theater Art: stage, film,
street film
• Dance: flash mob, street
dances comrising hip-hop,
funk, house and rave
Elements of Contemporary Art

• Appropriation - modifications made by artsist.


• Hybridity - use of different mediums that are
put together.
• Technology - highlights the creativity of the
artists.
• Performance - carried out viewers to
experience.
• Space - intricate use of space.
Distinct Features of Contemporary Art

1. Communal nature - reflects the relationship


build around the bonds of community and
society.
2. Intuitive - as Filipinos are immersed in their
consciousness of themselves, their community
and their culture.
3. Holistic - unitive use of art materials and
forms.
Distinct Features of Contemporary Art

4. Creative process - artist puts more emphasis


on their artwork.
5. Integrative - encompasses religious, moral,
spiritual, social, and environmental concerns.
6. Multi-focal -considers everything and
everyone, the wide perspective of the artwork
as well as both artist and viewer.

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