Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region
What is Contemporary Arts?
Contemporary Art
J. Paul Getty Museum defines contemporary art as ‘’art made and produced by artists
living today.
Art that has a world view and is sensitive to the changing times.
What are the elements or principles of contemporary arts?
Appropriation
An artwork that is ‘’appropriated’’ to form another artwork.
Performance
Interpretation of various human activities to socially relevant themes
Space
Transformation of an area to produce an artwork.
Hybridity
Mixing of unlikely materials to produce an artwork
Technology
• Usage of technology with the creation and dissemination of works of art.
Contemporary art- refers to all artworks created by artists that are living and are very
representative of our times. Many contemporary artists try to capture modern-day realities
ranging from constant and instant connectivity to borderless societies. Art in contemporary times
has evolved into being appropriated into another artwork, performed with a deeper understanding
of life, created using varied resources, and propagated with technology.
Thank you for reading!
What is Contemporary Arts?
Contemporary Art
J. Paul Getty Museum defines contemporary art as ‘’art made and produced by artists
living today.
Art that has a world view and is sensitive to the changing times.
What are the elements or principles of contemporary arts?
Appropriation
An artwork that is ‘’appropriated’’ to form another artwork.
Performance
Interpretation of various human activities to socially relevant themes
Space
Transformation of an area to produce an artwork.
Hybridity
Mixing of unlikely materials to produce an artwork
Technology
• Usage of technology with the creation and dissemination of works of art.
Contemporary art- refers to all artworks created by artists that are living and are very
representative of our times. Many contemporary artists try to capture modern-day realities
ranging from constant and instant connectivity to borderless societies. Art in contemporary times
has evolved into being appropriated into another artwork, performed with a deeper understanding
of life, created using varied resources, and propagated with technology.
Thank you for reading!
