The Distinction Between Abstract And Contemporary Art
by Jim Weldon
The art scene is arguably more vibrant today than it has ever been. There is a diversity of distinct art forms being practiced in different parts of the world and this diversity is increasing with every generation. However, this diversity has also lead to several challenges. Today's art scene is much more chaotic and confusing than it has ever been in the past. This can be especially challenging for people who are not particularly well-versed in modern art, but are hoping to invest in high quality art pieces.
Even the classification of art forms can be a surprisingly confusing matter. For instance, the terms abstract and contemporary are often used interchangeably, even though they have very different meanings. This article will help clarify some of the differences between these two categories of art.
The term abstract art usually refers to a style of painting which shows a marked departure from realism. Although it is rather hard to determine exactly when this style first rose to prominence, it is typically accepted that abstract painting initially appeared in Europe throughout the very early part of the twentieth century.
Abstract art took its inspiration from expressionism, cubism and surrealism. Such styles were popularized by painters like Pablo Picasso and Jackson Pollock. Since abstract art refers to a style of painting and not to an artistic period, it remains popular to this day. There are still lots of artists whose paintings are great examples of the abstract style.
Contemporary art, on the other hand, refers to a specific artistic period and not to any particular style of art. The term contemporary can be used to describe any work of art that has been created during our lifetimes. Since it is extremely difficult for everyone to agree on the definition of contemporary, all the works of art created since the 1970's are generally considered to be contemporary. It is important to note that the term contemporary art refers to all the artwork produced during the last four decades.
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