CHARACTERISTICS OF

CONTEMPORARY ARTS
 Since 1950, artists have experimented on
a variety of techniques and different
ways of expressing their emotions,
perceptions, convictions, ideas, and
other things that could be expressed
through art. If you check the Art
Timeline, you will realize that from the
1950s through 2000s, there are more than
100 art style and movements.
Contemporary art is not confined to the museum.
They are also found in galleries, art schools, side
streets, and public spaces like the train or bus
station, shopping centers or park.
Many contemporary artists are self-taught and did
not have formal education. Access to different
kinds of materials that were originally used only
for construction, for example, has expanded
choice of artists. For example, Cebu artist Mona
Alcudia uses paper to produce solid forms.
 In architecture, different shapes and forms
have emerged as a result of the use of
different materials. An example is in
Quezon Province’s Pueblo por Playa’s
office in Igloo shaped architecture. The
shaped is unusual, especially in tropical
Philippines but since the structure are not
too big, good air conditioning can improve
the room temperature.
 It is also not surprising to find contemporary artists
who employ the help of fabricators, carpenters,
electricians or welders in “CONSTRUCTING” their
artworks. This is practiced by conceptual artist who
use principles of physics and the technology of
construction to form their artworks. Some gather
“FOUND OBJECTS” and put these together in a
certain way that expresses their statement regarding
an issue or disturbing reality that they are reacting
to.
 “ORIGINALITY IS NOT AN ISSUE IN
CONTEMPORARY ARTS”

An artist can get another artist’s work and add to it,

redesign or interpret it using other materials. For
example, Teacher Ian example.
 “ORIGINALITY IS NOT AN ISSUE IN
CONTEMPORARY ARTS”

An artist can get another artist’s work and add to it,

redesign or interpret it using other materials. For
example, Teacher Ian example.
 The essential to contemporary artists, is the process of
art-making. It is the experience for example
Teacher Ian
Given these characteristics, it can be said the
CONTEMPORARY ART is a statement that an artist
makes about life, life, thoughts, ideas, beliefs and many
other things that define human life.
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and GOD
BLESS!!!
 Contemporary Art is…………………………………….?

 “Originality is not an issue in contemporary art” means?