Art refers to a variety of creative activities that enable a demonstration of expression or representation. This can include painting, photography, illustration, performance, and writing. It is unrestricted in terms of medium, if it is creative, it could be considered of form of art.

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Contemporary art is a subsection of this that refers specifically to any of these art forms that were created by artists who are currently working or work that has been made within what could be considered recent history, i.e. since the early-mid 20th century. It is common for these pieces to be experimental and subversive of what is considered traditional practices. Contemporary art and artists are often related to controversy within society with phrases such as “I could do that”, however this usually comes from people who may not have a familiarity with art or the art industry.

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This task will introduce to you several words that are used when talking about contemporary art. Whether you have never heard of the terms before and are new to contemporary art, or you’re a person with extensive experience within the field, the task will allow you to be confident in your understanding and prepare you to continue through the workshop.

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Look over the mind map, when you click on one of the words a brief definition will appear. Think about how you would describe this term, maybe discuss it with someone you know.