#AP Art History: Unit 10 - Global Contemporary 🌎

Hey there, future art historian! 👋 This guide is your express ticket to acing Unit 10. Let's dive into these amazing works and make sure you're feeling confident for the exam tomorrow! Remember, you've got this! 💪

#10.1: Global Contemporary Art: An Introduction

#Key Concepts

• Globalism: Art that transcends national boundaries, reflecting interconnectedness. 🌐
• Postcolonialism: Art that addresses the legacies of colonialism. ✊
• Identity: Exploration of personal, cultural, and social identities. 🎭
• Technology: How technology influences art creation and experience. 💻
• Social Commentary: Art as a tool for critiquing society. 🗣️

#Quick Overview of the Required Works

• We'll be looking at a diverse range of artists and works from around the globe. 🌍
• These pieces often blend different media and styles.
• Many works directly address social, political, and cultural issues.

Unit 10 is a significant portion of the exam, so make sure you're comfortable with these works and their themes.

#10.2: Identity and Representation

#Horn Players

Jean-Michel Basquiat - Horn Players

• Artist: Jean-Michel Basquiat
• Year: 1983
• Medium: Acrylic and oilstick on canvas
• Key Points:
  • Features two black figures playing horns, a tribute to jazz musicians Charlie Parker and Dizzy Gillespie. 🎷
  • Chaotic, layered background with text, images, and symbols. 💥
  • Reflects social issues like racism and marginalization.
  • Use of personal and cultural references.

#Androgyne III

Magdalena Abakanowicz - Androgyne III

• Artist: Magdalena Abakanowicz
• Year: 1985
• Medium: Burlap, resin, wood, nails, and string.
• Key Points:
  • Abstract, humanoid figure. 👤
  • Focus on the universality of human experience. 💡
  • Use of organic and organic-inspired forms.

#Untitled #228

Cindy Sherman - Untitled #228

• Artist: Cindy Sherman
• Year: 1990
• Medium: Chromogenic color print
• Key Points:
  • Part of the “History Portraits” series. 📸
  • Sherman plays various characters in self-portraits.
  • Explores themes of identity, gender, and representation.

#Rebellious Silence

Shirin Neshat - Rebellious Silence

• Artist: Shirin Neshat
• Year: 1994
• Medium: B&W RC print and ink
• Key Points:
  • Veiled woman holding a gun. 🧕🔫
  • Explores gender, identity, and political resistance in Iran. 🇮🇷
  • Critiques the 1979 Islamic Revolution.

#10.3: Social and Political Commentary

#Dancing at the Louvre

Faith Ringgold - Dancing at the Louvre

• Artist: Faith Ringgold
• Year: 1991
• Medium: Acrylic on canvas, tie-dyed, pieced fabric border
• Key Points:
  • Story quilt depicting people dancing in front of the Louvre. 💃
  • Combines traditional quilting with modern art references.
  • Comments on cultural appropriation and representation of African Americans.

#Darkytown Rebellion

Kara Walker - Darkytown Rebellion

• Artist: Kara Walker
• Year: 2001
• Medium: Cut paper and projection on wall
• Key Points:
  • Black cut-out silhouettes. 👥
  • Addresses issues of race, gender, and power.
  • Explores the legacy of slavery in the United States.

#Shibboleth

Doris Salcedo - Shibboleth

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