Contemporary art vs. Modern Art: Types of art styles explained | ARTMO

  • Tania Teixeira

I have written another article for ARTMO as part of my internship as Content Writer. This time I've tried to explain the differences between Modern Art and Contemporary Art. Because both periods overlap for about 20-40 years, it is sometimes confusing to understand how to "label" some art. This article idea came from the struggle that living artists face when labelling themselves as Modern artists, which is absolutely wrong. Art made nowadays may have Modern Art influences but it is always Contemporary Art. So, I have tried to explain these differences and terms through some examples.

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