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The Curious Bag
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Both contemporary and abstract art are broad ideas that encompass a myriad of artists and styles. Broadly, abstract-contemporary can be used to describe work produced after 1945 that uses non-representational form.
Abstract Art
Abstract art traditionally uses the language of color, line and form to challenge the viewer. Abstract art is often concerned with redefining what is considered "art."
Modern and Contemporary Abstract Art
Abstract art is by definition non-representational. Its intention is to use the medium and entice the viewer by a composition that is independent from the lexicon of visual references that one already possesses.
Degrees of Departure
The degree of departure from recognizable form varies drastically from artist to artist.
Timeline
Contemporary art has been defined as either art produced after WWII, or as art being produced right now. The former definition is more common.
Movements Within Contemporary Art
There are many sub-movements that fall under the larger umbrella of abstract-contemporary art. These include movements like Neo-Expressionism and Pop art.
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