Contemporary art is often looked at with a skeptical eye. The truth about contemporary art is that it uses techniques that most people are not quite used to which leads to skepticism. However, these techniques are actually quite difficult, and all deserve our credit. It is an incredible feat to create a piece of contemporary art, especially using these techniques. They challenge the mind and offer unique perspectives in a way that art has never been able to do before. For that reason, they are some of the most valuable techniques that a person can experience through artwork.
Picture Study
Which picture shows Minimalism in Art
Contemporary art
The art of today, produced by artists who are living in the 21st century
Minimalism
Seeks to take away what is unnecessary and leaving only what is essential
Arturo Luz
Red Sky, 2007
5 Bottles, 1994
Found Objects
Taking something that people view as useless, and then using it in a unique way to make artwork
Assemblage
The technique of putting different objects together to create three-dimensional art
Large-Scale Art
Creating something huge to express diverse perspectives in artwork
On October 5, 1946, Pacita Abad, a trapunto painter, a global Filipino artist, who described herself as a painter who paints "from the guts" was born in Basco, Batanes to politically active parents, Jorge Abad and Aurora Barsana.
Pacita Abad working the Alkaff Bridge bridge in Singapore.
Create a two-dimensional artwork with the use of any objects found in your house. Three-dimensional artwork can be done by attaching or gluing different objects to create one art piece.
3 Simple Tips for Making Collage using Found Objects: Prepare your materials, Choose the best material for backing, Plan your composition or design before gluing it.
Rubrics to be used in grading your Found Object Art
Look around your home. Take a picture or draw at least five materials found in your home that can be used as a material in coming up with a Philippine contemporary art. Place your drawing or pictures inside the circle below.