Western contemporary new media art (Figures, Photos)

Author: Wang Qiufen
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Publish Date: 2002-06-01
Features: The civilization of humans is like a long river, flowing continuously from ancient times to the present. The countless artifacts left by human aesthetic activities constitute a history of art. From the cave paintings and sculptures of the Paleolithic era to the architecture and pyramids of ancient civilizations, from Greek sculptures to medieval churches, from Renaissance oil paintings to modern abstract art—it is a colorful and breathtaking history. Even those works that express pain, sorrow, or death are people's yearning for and appreciation of beauty through the language of art. The purpose of this book is to elaborate on the development process of conceptual art to new media art, trace its origins, and explore its social, historical, and cultural context. Conceptual art has a history of over thirty years in the West. As an art form, it began with rebellion against tradition, gradually gained social acceptance, and has since undergone functional changes, widely influencing various aspects of society. In China, conceptual art is still largely unknown, with only a few within the art circle experimenting with it. However, with the development of society, especially with the rapid growth of China's economy, China is also quickly entering the information age. It is inevitable that China will produce information-age art, and at that time, every ordinary citizen will directly encounter new media art.