Purpose and Audience in Global Contemporary Art
Joseph Brown
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Study Guide Overview
This AP Art History study guide reviews Global Contemporary art (1980-Present), focusing on memorials/public art, contemporary painting/abstraction, language/meaning in art, and identity/representation. Key works covered include the Vietnam Veterans Memorial by Maya Lin, Summer Trees by Song Su-Nam, A Book from the Sky by Xu Bing, and Untitled #228 by Cindy Sherman. The guide explores how these works reflect contemporary issues and global dialogues.
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#1. Global Contemporary (1980-Present)
This unit is HUGE, so let's dive in. We'll cover key themes, artists, and artworks that often pop up on the exam. Remember to think about how these pieces reflect contemporary issues and global dialogues.
#1.1. Memorials and Public Art
#Vietnam Veterans Memorial [Jump to Section]
- Artist: Maya Lin
- Date: 1982
- Location: Washington, D.C.
- Key Features:
- Long, black granite wall
- Names of fallen soldiers inscribed
- Minimalist design
- Significance:
- Represents loss and sacrifice
- Symbol of national healing
- Shift in public perception of the war
Reflects a move towards more personal and reflective memoria...
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