The document discusses the evolution of contemporary and modern art, highlighting key movements such as expressionism, cubism, surrealism, and abstract expressionism. It elaborates on how contemporary art emerged in response to the fading optimism of modernism and introduced new forms like conceptualism and performance art. Additionally, it offers tips for aspiring artists to develop their personal style through practice, learning techniques, and exploring various mediums.

1. CONTEMPORARY ARTS FROM THE
REGIONS

3. CONTEMPORARY ARTS
VS
MODERN ART

4. WHAT CAME FIRST?
CONTEMPORARY ART
OR
MODERN ART?

5. What comes into your
mind when you read
or encounter the word
MODERN?
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6. confused, but each refers to its
own distinct period in art history.
When we hear the word ‘modern’
we often think of that which is
current, or ‘of the moment,’ but in
art historical terms the word is
usually associated with
modernism, which spanned
roughly the late-19th to mid-20th
century.

7. MODERN ERA.
It was Edouard Manet in the early
1860s along with the French
Impressionists, whose revolutionary
subjective style of painting ushered in the
era of Modern Art.
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8. This period witnessed a succession
of modern art movements - including
Expressionism, Cubism, Surrealism,
Abstract Expressionism and Op-Art, to
name but a tiny few.
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During the 1960s, however, this
optimism among artists began to fade, and
it is this loss of optimism which marks the
beginning of Postmodernism and the
emergence of Contemporary Art.

9. Expressionism
Expressionism is an
artistic style that emph
asizes subjective feelin
g in its works
.
Expressionism is charact
erized by its bold use of c
olor, distorted forms, an
d an emphasis on emoti
ons and individual experi
ences
.
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10. Cubism
Cubism is an early-20th-
century avant-garde
art movement that revolutionized
European painting and sculpture,
and inspired related artistic
movements in music, literature,
and architecture.
In Cubist works of art, the
subjects are analyzed, broken up,
and reassembled in an abstract
form. 10

11. Surrealism
Surrealism is an
art and cultural movement that deve
loped in
europe
in the aftermath of world war I.
The movement aimed to allow the unco
nscious mind to express itself, often res
ulting in the depiction of illogical or dre
amlike scenes and ideas
. Surrealist artists, such as joan miró, 11

12. Abstract Expressionism
It is a movement in American
painting that was developed in
the 1940s to 50s.
Work painted in this style is
characterized by gestural brush
strokes or mark-making, and
the impression of spontaneity.
--was a radical art movement 12

13. Optical Art (op-art)
Op art, short for optical a
rt, is a style of visual art t
hat uses optical illusions.
Op artworks are abstract,
with many better-known
pieces created in black a
nd white.
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a form of geometric abstract art, that
explores optical sensations through the use
of visual effects such as recurring simple
forms and rhythmic
patterns, vibrating colour-combinations, moiré

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CONTEMPORARY ERA

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Contemporary Era
In their attempt to popularize and
broaden access to visual art, they introduced
(or refined) a series of new art forms, such as
Conceptualism, Performance,
Happenings, Installation, Earthworks,
Projection art, and in the process took full
advantage of new media like video,
computers and digital technology.

18. RENAISSANCE
Renaissance art established the
basis for Western art after the
Medieval era.
Renaissance ideas and rules were
disseminated across Europe through
various Academies of Fine Arts.
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19. These academies taught art
according to an unvarying set of
canons, which artists had to follow
in order to earn a living. By the
early 19th century, this academic
approach had ceased to be
relevant.
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21. Here's how to add more personal
style to everything you create
with your hands.

22. 1. Google and Explore. Visit the
local art gallery in your area. You
will discover more artsy
masterpieces at your Provincial
Capitol or private museums.

23. 2. Learn the Basics. Understand
the rules of creating a visual art.
Learning the basics of drawing,
such as pen-stroke techniques,
shading and drawing with
perspective, will set you on your
path. That way, when your own
style starts to emerge, you'll have
the skills to back it up.

24. 3. Be Inspired. Let's be clear:
Plagiarism is a crime. But when
you're just starting out, copying
other artists just for practice
stretches your skills as you explore
your own ways of expressing
yourself. What might start out as
mimicking can evolve into a style
that's uniquely yours.

25. 4. Flex Your Art Muscle. Learning
how to draw is like working out: If
you want to be fit, you need to
exercise regularly. Daily drawing
practice will strengthen your skills
and bring out your style

26. 5. Leave the Comfort Zone. If you
are a fan of line drawing or fond of
using charcoal, start exploring
other medium like water color or
mixed media (a combination of
everything you wish to use in your
artwork).

27. 6. Clear the Canvas. Mistakes do
happen. When things didn’t turn out
the way you expect to, you can
always clear the canvas and start
from zero. Draw the same thing again
and again. Whether you're drawing
wildflowers or a specific character
you're obsessed with, your personal
style will start peeking out.

28. 7. Seek the inner voice. Even if you
start out a drawing with a certain idea
in mind, give yourself the freedom to
change course. Pause for a minute, and
be honest about what's working and
what's not. Often, that little voice that
says "Stop now" or "Draw a row of
flowers here" is your personal style
trying to be heard. Turn up the volume.

29. 8. Evolve. Now that you pick a style
that is artistically comfortable for
you, you will be tempted to stick
with it forever and ever. That may
be great for some artists, but many
others develop their styles over
time. See where your instincts lead
you. Continue to evolve in style,
colors and in your subjects.

30. 9. Stick to it. Sometimes you might get
frustrated and this piece of artwork is
going nowhere, don’t give up. It’s totally
normal to feel that especially for
beginners like you. For some people,
developing a personal style will come
quickly and naturally; for others, it can
take lots of time and experimentation.
And you might have more than one style
in you. Stick with the process.

32. VARIOUS WALL ARTS