Even though most people are using ‘modern art’ and ‘contemporary art’ interchangeably when referring to modernized art, these two terms are not the same. According to art historians, they do have a difference which is based on date ranges. Critics consider ‘modern’ the art that was created between the 1870s and the 1960s. After the 1960s, we have the end of the modernism period as we get into the contemporary era. But beyond that, we also have conceptual
MODERN ART Modern art is called that way because it did not rely on previous teachings and styles that were being taught in the art academies. It started when artists started depicting scenes of modern life but by not using traditional means. For example, they were using a paint brush to draw their paints on canvas which lead to different, more distinct and signature techniques and a lot of experimentation. This created several movements (impressionism, surrealism, abstract expressionism etc) which were all based on drawing attention to the
CONTEMPORARY ART Contemporary art, is much more difficult to define. Yes, it’s the art made after the 1960s but it’s much more than that. Artists defined their work based on their personal quests, something that created enormous styles and possibilities. One key difference between ‘contemporary’ and ‘modern’ art is the shift from aesthetic beauty to the concept of the art. This is why, in contemporary art, the technique is not so important – the concept of the work is of much more significance.
A destination for Modern and cutting edge Contemporary art, Emami Art is a unique gallery space built in keeping with international standards. Positioned as a key destination for artists, visitors and art collectors, the gallery aligns with the Emami Group’s mission to support artists and artisans and contribute to society’s well being. A regular programme of curated exhibitions, includes the work of new talent alongside that of renowned masters of regional, national and international stature. This aligns with the promoters’ ideology, that while the popular contributes to the academic, the academic uplifts the popular. Spearheaded by Richa Agarwal, this new 10,000 sq. ft. gallery is located in the Kolkata Centre for Creativity (KCC), a state-of-the-art, multi-disciplinary interactive art space, off Eastern Metropolitan Bypass, Kolkata, India.
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