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used in
Contemporary
Art
Contemporary artists salvage
materials that can be recycled and
made into creative forms.
They can make artworks that
combine structure and wood and
interact with the wind to make
music.
They combine various found
objects to create a metaphor of
everyday human life and depict
issues of identity, journey,
migration and displacement.
Some artists combine indigenous
materials with textile and mount
these on a painted flat surface.
In outdoor sculpture, there is a
lot of use of brass welded
together and mounted on
concrete.
In indoor sculpture, wood and
glass are used.
Found objects are combined and
are covered with resin.
In architecture, there is extensive use
of glass and steel.
Color combination is either
complementary or strong contrasting,
such as orange and blue, red and
white.
In performance art, artists use variety
of props, such as rope, plastic, textile
and found objects.
Paint is also used for body art.
Technology has also redefined art in
many ways.
Examples:
-light structures and floor drawings
using colored laser beans and smoke.
- tubes hanging on the ceiling that
respond to the viewer’s movements,
sound and touch.
- a wall climbing robot holding a paint
- a pen controlled by a software
program to create certain patterns.
Questions:
1. Identify the materials used in
contemporary arts?
2. Describe how technology has
redefined art.
Activity
Technology has changed the way
art-making is done in
contemporary art. It allows artists
to ________________.
The artist has to master the use
of his/her chosen material
because _________________.
Group Activity