1. OPHS Art History Mrs. Abbott
Contemporary Art
OPHS Art History
Mrs. Abbott

2. In this unit we will examine…
What is the definition of art?
Who owns art?

3. Contemporary Art
Contemporary just means "art that has been and continues to be created during our lifetimes." In other words, contemporary to us.

4. My favorite Contemporary Artists
Banksy!

5. My favorite Contemporary Artists
Banksy!

6. My favorite Contemporary Artists
Banksy!

7. My favorite Contemporary Artists
Andy Warhol
My contemporary (not yours because he died in 1987)

8. My favorite Contemporary Artists
Andy Warhol
My contemporary (not yours because he died in 1987)

9. My favorite Contemporary Artists
Andy Warhol
My contemporary (not yours because he died in 1987)

10. My favorite Contemporary Artists
Pixar

11. My favorite Contemporary Artists
Pixar

12. What is the definition of art?
Watch: I could do that! (The Art Assignment)
Discussion.

13. Who owns art?
Watch: Banksy HBO Documentary
Discussion.

14. Your Assignment Find 3 Contemporary Artists that you love
Pick out 1 work by each artist that you can’t stop looking at
Describe why you love each piece of art and/or the artist
Describe why you think their work is “art”