Artists mirroring the values and influences of society

The personal beliefs and values of the artist as conveyed through the work

The aesthetic order within the artwork- the signs and symbols used to convey meaning

The effective use of visual codes and conventions to convey ideas

Emerging technologies such as digital art and the huge impact on aesthetic conditions

The ability of artworks to provoke emotional, sensory and intellectual responses from the viewer

The formal elements of the artwork that demonstrate certain rules and conventions relating to style, genre or material practice

The use of irony, parody and recontextualisation

The audience often takes over from the artist as the most important element in constructing meaning