• synonymous to present,

current, modern
• living or occurring at the same
time
• belonging to or occurring in
the present
“art made and
produced by
artist living
today”
• existing artworks are
appropriated to produce
another artwork. A principle
that combines arts of the past
and the present.
• Is “appropriation” still
acceptable? Do you think that
the preexisting artwork used
in appropriation is defaced or
devalued?
• Many contemporary artist
work with space by focusing
on real space.
• reflected through the
blending of new or unusual
materials with traditional
mediums.
• technology is a reality in the
present-day and world,
contemporary artists have
used technology in the
creation and dissemination of
works of art.
• How did the internet help in
the innovation of art?
Look at your assignment, select two artworks that you
think follow at least one element/principle of
contemporary art. Use the guidelines below:

Element/Principle: _________________
Name of Art Work: _________________
Name of Artist: ____________________

What do you think makes this artwork contemporary?

How does this artwork reflect the people of today?