This journal post will serve to document notes I took listening to the short course, “5 Steps Into the Contemporary Art World,” as taught by art advisor and curator Lia Snisarenko. It also includes notes and quotes from other sources where appropriate. Finally, I’ve placed a lot of cool videos that expand on the topics discussed, all from YouTube throughout the pages that follow, and they are all also on the following Playlist I created (there are actually extra videos on the Playlist).
INTRODUCTION
CONTEMPORARY ART brings value to people’s lives, as it can:
Inspire;
Create meaningful change;
Spark dialogue and discussion;
Provide a basis for people to express their thoughts and feelings; and
Foster critical thinking.
There will be 5 steps that examine 5 questions:
STEP 1: WHAT? - What is Contemporary Art?
STEP 2: HOW? - How art is made?
STEP 3: WHEN? - When was the art created (art movements)?
STEP 4: WHERE? Where is the art displayed and sold?
STEP 5: WHY? Why do people collect art?
Video > DavidsonArtOnline. “How Art Benefits Humanity.” YouTube, 15 Feb 2021.