It is how people process their thoughts, beliefs, and longings.
Contemporary Art
It is the art that springs out of the present-day events and passion of the society.
Contemporary Art
Serves as a form of expression of the people's present feelings & longing.
Characteristics of Contemporary Arts
It is not confined in a museum.
Practice of selling has changed.
Originality is not an issue in comtemporary arts
Culturally diverse & technology oriented
Modern Art
Artistic work produced in the period of 1860s to 1970s.
Modern Art
Traditions of the past have been thrown aside in the spirit of experimentation.
Integrative Arts
These art forms are interactive and multi-disciplinary in nature.
Integrative Arts
Consisting of ideas and practices from different branches of learning.
Traditional Arts
Art that is a part of the culture of a group of people, skills, and knowledge of which are passed down through generations from master craftsmen to apprentices.
Different Styles in Contemporary Art
Abstract Expressionism
Kinetic Art
OP Art
Minimalism
Graffiti Art
Body Art
Abstract Expressionism
Expresses emotions and feelings in a spontaneous way.
Kinetic Art
It is a sculpture that moves with the wind or is powered by a machine or electricity.
OP Art
Uses lines and images repeatedly to create an optical illusion.
Minimalism
Had a stripped-down, pre-fabricated look, free of details.
Graffiti Art
Is a drawing, inscription, or sketch done hastily on a wall.
Body Art
Is an art form that uses the body as the medium or main material.
Elements in Art
Lines
Color
Value
Shape & Form
Form in Art
Texture
Space
Lines
Extension of a point
Line
Short or long mark drawn or carved on a surface.
Color
Probably the most striking art element that catches the eye.
Value
Degree of lightness and darkness of a color.
Shape
It is formed when the end of the lines meet.
Shape
It can be geometric (angular) or organic (curvy).
Form in Art
Element of art that is a three-dimensional geometrical figure.
Texture
It is the surface of an artwork.
Texture
It can be actual or tactile.
Space
It can be defined as the void or emptiness.
Two Types of Space
Positive Space
Negative Space
Principles of Design
Design
Unity
Variety
Rhythm
Proportion
Balance
Movement
Emphasis
Design
Overall structure of the art form.
Harmony
Other word for unity.
Unity
Quality of wholeness or oneness.
Unity
The arrangement of elements to create a feeling of completeness.
Variety
Pertains of the assortment or diversity of a work of art.
Rhythm
Regular repetition of lines, shapes, or colors that create movement.
Proportion
Elements in a work of art should have a relationship with one another.
Balance
Pertains to the even distribution of weight.
Balance
It is the principle that deals with equality.
Movement
The path your eyes follow along edges, lines, and shapes.