Do you know the term "contemporary art"?
I'm embarrassed to say that I didn't know about it until I started working with FROM ARTIST...
However, knowing about art genres, not just contemporary art, may be necessary in order to have more exposure to works of your choice.
Let's learn about the definition together!
・What is contemporary art? <br>In the first place, contemporary means "modern" or "today."
When translated into Japanese, contemporary art is ``modern art.''
In Japan, it is often referred to as "contemporary art."
However, it is very difficult to define "modern" because the wording does not limit it to a specific era.
It seems to refer to works that were created around the beginning of the 20th century.
``Contemporary art'' is a general review of avant-garde and new artistic expressions that are not bound by previous concepts and strongly emphasize the common characteristics of the era = contemporaneity.
One of the characteristics of his work is that it is difficult to understand the work itself without first understanding the background of the work, as it is an expression that is not bound by conventional frameworks.
Among these, works where the concept itself is the main element of the work is called ``conceptual art.''
・Difference between contemporary art and modern art <br>Contemporary art = "Modern art" is a word similar to modern art.
But there seems to be a clear difference.
Modern Art is a word that refers to "modern art."
"Modern" refers to works one generation before "modern", and in other words, modern art refers to works one generation before contemporary art.
Specifically, it seems to correspond to art from the 1860s to 1970s.
Modern art is characterized by the fact that most of its artists experienced World War I and II,
The point is that he breaks away from the template-based techniques used in art up to that point and engages in a variety of new experiments.
It can be said that this was an innovative periodization that continued to question the fundamental concepts of art.
On the other hand, "contemporary art" is based on the attempts in "modern art",
Furthermore, we are seeking to experiment with new art forms and to change not only the concept but also the ``values'' of art.
Contemporary art is works that are creating new artistic values in this era.
・Recommended contemporary artists <br>From here, I would like to introduce 5 recommended contemporary artists that I am paying attention to!
1.idogaeru
Born in 1984 in Sakaiminato City, Tottori Prefecture.
He has loved drawing since childhood, and at the age of 19, he aimed to become a manga artist and began studying drawing techniques in earnest while attending a vocational school.
After graduating, I became attracted to digital art with detailed depictions and colorful colors.
Actively paving the way for her career as an illustrator.
After that, while working at a restaurant, he began activities such as creating backgrounds for solo exhibitions, TV commercials, and posters for events.
In addition to digital art, we also focus on analog art using acrylic gouache on canvas.
We are currently creating new works one after another.
Work page https://from-artist.com/collections/idogaeru
2. Teru Yamashita
After the 2011 earthquake, he began painting on his own.
I create colorful abstract works on canvas or illustration board using acrylic paint and various art materials.
Work page https://from-artist.com/collections/yamashitaakira
3.Lu
While searching for himself, he was encouraged by an artist he met and began painting.
I use acrylic paint to give form to the colors in my own heart.
Work page https://from-artist.com/collections/Lu
4.YOKO
What I felt every day and the sensory messages I experienced
I'm drawing with lots of HAPPY energy. HAPPY to you! ! !
Work page https://from-artist.com/collections/yoko-1
5. Atsushi Shimoyama
Born in Tokyo.
Video Creator/Digital Artist As a video creator, I work on corporate commercials, VPs, live shows, various events, websites, digital signage, etc.
He produces videos in a variety of fields and media.
As a digital artist, I mainly create digital art using 3DCG software.
Furthermore, by combining 3D printers, etc., we are creating more three-dimensional works.
Work page https://from-artist.com/collections/shimoyamaatsushi
What did you think?
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