SLP Art History

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Contemporary (art)

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Art that is made today, by artists who are alive now. It can use any materials and show many different ideas.

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Innovation

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A new and creative idea, tool, or way of doing something. In art, it means trying something that hasn't been done before.

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Mixed Media

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Art that uses more than one material, like paint, fabric, paper, or even found objects all in one artwork.

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Digital (art)

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Art made using technology like computers, tablets, or phones. Artists can draw, paint, or make videos using digital tools.

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(Art) Installation

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A type of art that fills a space and surrounds the viewer. You can walk around or even inside it, like stepping into a world the artist created.

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Symbolism

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When something in art stands for or represents a bigger idea or feeling. For example, a heart might stand for love.

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Identity

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Who you are—your culture, personality, beliefs, or life experiences. Artists often show parts of their identity in their work.

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Activism

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Taking action to make a change in the world. Activist art speaks up about problems like racism, climate change, or unfair treatment.

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Modernism

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A new way of thinking in art where artists broke from old rules and tried new styles and ideas.

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Abstract

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Art that doesn’t show people or things exactly as they look in real life. It uses shapes, lines, and colors to show emotions or ideas.