AP Art History Flashcards: Materials, Processes, and Techniques in Global Contemporary Art
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What fundamental questions are provoked by new media in contemporary art?
New media provoke questions about how art is defined, how it is valued, and how it is presented to audiences.
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What fundamental questions are provoked by new media in contemporary art?
New media provoke questions about how art is defined, how it is valued, and how it is presented to audiences.
A contemporary artist creates a piece using only a social media filter that disappears after 24 hours. What traditional art concepts does this challenge?
This challenges traditional hierarchies of materials (digital vs. physical), function (temporary vs. permanent), and presentation (gallery vs. online).
What two key factors support the new direction of global contemporary art?
The transcendence of traditional art conceptions in global contemporary art is supported by technological developments and global awareness.
What is the 'digital divide' in the context of contemporary art?
The 'digital divide' refers to the inequality in access to digital technologies, which raises questions about who can create and experience digital artworks and performances.
What is the fundamental role of materials, processes, and techniques in art?
Materials, processes, and techniques directly affect the creation of art and the practice of art making.
What types of contemporary art forms provoke questions about how art is defined and valued?
Ephemeral digital works and video-captured performances provoke questions about the definition, value, and presentation of art.
How has digital technology influenced access to art information?
Digital technology has provided increased global access to imagery and contextual information about diverse artists and artworks throughout history.
What characterizes global contemporary art?
Global contemporary art is characterized by its transcendence of traditional art conceptions, which is supported by technological developments and global awareness.
What traditional hierarchies are challenged by global contemporary art?
Contemporary art challenges hierarchies of materials, tools, function, artistic training, style, and presentation.
Define 'ephemeral' in the context of contemporary digital works.
Ephemeral means the artwork is temporary or short-lived, challenging the traditional notion of art as a lasting, physical object.