what are the differences of contemporary art to modernism?

Answer 1

"Contemporary" art just means art of a certain time... whether it's this moment in history or whether it's art contemporary to the middle ages, it's still contemporary if used in the correct context.

Modernism is an art movement that lasted until the late 80's/early 90's, if i recall correctly. One of the current styles is known as Post-Modernism, but it won't get its real name for a looooong time. After all, the Gothic artists didn't say, "Oh, I'll paint in the Gothic style today!" It was years later that the name was given to that art style. And that's how it is for almost all art periods.

Artists from 2000 years ago were probably calling their art "modern." It wasn't until centuries later that it was known as Classical (if it came from Greece and Rome, that is)

Hope that helps... art terms can be a bit fuzzy sometimes.

Answer 2

The terms contemporary art and modern art often cause a little confusion. Simply put; contemporary art typically refers to any artwork that was made since World War II, and it usually refers to artists who are still living and still producing work. On the other hand, modern art usually refers to art that was created between the 1860s and 1970s when artists began challenging the traditional academic view of art and looking at the world differently.

Answer 3

There is an excellent book titled "From Expressionism to Post-Modernism" edited by Jane Turner (Grove Art publishing). It lists almost every known movement during that period, and as a guide to the pioneers and their philosophy - indispensable!

Answer 4

idk