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10 Language-to-English DictionariesContemporary Art
/kənˈtɛm.pə.rər.i ɑːrt/Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
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Art produced by artists living in the present day, encompassing a vast range of mediums, conceptual approaches, and global perspectives.
"The museum's new wing is dedicated exclusively to contemporary art from around the world." - 2
The body of artistic work created from roughly the late 20th century to the present, characterized by a departure from traditional techniques in favor of ideas and cultural commentary.
"She wrote her university thesis on the role of digital media in contemporary art."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the English words 'contemporary' (from Latin 'contemporarius', combining 'com-' together with 'tempus' time) and 'art' (from Latin 'ars', skill or craft). The combined term emerged in the mid-20th century to describe art produced in the present day, reflecting ongoing cultural, technological, and social dialogues.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Contemporary Art" is said worldwide
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art contemporain
Transliteration: ar kõ.tã.pɔ.ʁɛ
"L'art contemporain remet souvent en question nos perceptions de la société."
zeitgenössische Kunst
Transliteration: tsaɪt.ɡəˌnœs.ɪ.ʃə kʊnst
"Die Galerie zeigt faszinierende Werke der zeitgenössischen Kunst."
arte contemporanea
Transliteration: ˈar.te kon.tem.poˈra.ne.a
"La biennale di Venezia è il festival più importante per l'arte contemporanea."
arte contemporáneo
Transliteration: ˈaɾ.te kon.tem.poˈɾa.ne.o
"El museo de arte contemporáneo atrae a miles de visitantes cada semana."
arte contemporânea
Transliteration: ˈaɾ.tʃi kõ.tẽ.poˈɾɐj.ɲɐ
"A exposição de arte contemporânea surpreendeu o público com instalações interativas."
समकालीन कला
Transliteration: samkaaleen kala
"समकालीन कला आज के समाज के मुद्दों को दर्शाती है।"
当代艺术
Transliteration: dāng dài yì shù
"当代艺术展览吸引了许多年轻观众。"
현대미술
Transliteration: hyeondae-misul
"서울시립미술관에서 새로운 현대미술 전시가 열리고 있습니다."
現代美術
Transliteration: gendai bijutsu
"彼は東京で現代美術のギャラリーを経営しています。"
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