So yesterday was a truly amazing class! Thanks to all of you, Dear Students, for making it amazing. I also would like to thank our dear John Waters for getting us going ever more ...
Here is a recap (if anyone's keeping track and I hope you are) of what we are throwing around about what Contemporary Art may be ... as I said ... nothing is definitive since we are so post-modern, right?
Contemporary Art is:
* Contradiction (possessing a history while being a-historical)
* Largely began after 1980
* More installation work, differing types of mixed media
* More international (less marginalized than the Modern)
* Use of technology
* Self-Consciousness
* Consciousness of Art History (more art historical fodder to work from)
* Often ignite controversy since it is not yet "digested" by society
* As of yet, not really a vernacular for Contemporary Art
Add to this as you all think of something, and even feel free to argue with this list we made yesterday. Either way, as I always say, back up your claims with a sound argument for what you are proposing.
Have a Post Modern weekend ...
CMc
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