Throughout history art has been classified into different movements. From Baroque to Pop art, most people are familiar with these styles (or at very least there names) but what movement are we in now? I realized, (to my own horror) as a well educated professional artist that I couldn’t name a single art movement after 1960. Well, after some research I realized that there have been quite a few movements since the 60s, I found over 20. Here is a link if you would like to check some of them out: http://arthistory.about.com/library/outlines/blcontemporary.htm..
We are currently in the Post- Modern Era which is post 1960 to present. The Post -Modern Era is characterized by:
Conceptualism: meaning of work becomes more important than aesthetics
Experimentation: use of non-traditional materials and subject matter
Cultural influences that have had an effect on the Post -Modern Era include:
· New image making technology which allows artists to make work without traditional skill sets. This causes craftsmanship, expertise and traditional art skills and training to loose value. The artistic process moves from painstaking careful craftsmanship to quick instant gratification. Artists focus on production techniques rather than honing in on a particular craft skill.
· Increasing consumerism culture also affects visual art, placing value on novelties and entertainment. Art becomes more like a product providing entertainment through shock value.
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