Contemporary Art: Familiar Objects in New Contexts.

Prabhu, Vas

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Publication Date: 1990

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Contemporary Art: Familiar Objects in New Contexts.

Prabhu, Vas

Art Education, v43 n4 p25-31 Jul 1990

Describes objects from everyday life and analyzes artworks by four contemporary artists whose works make use of familiar objects (Louise Nevelson, Claes Oldenburg, Mitchell Syrop, and Betye Sarr). Divides lesson into four steps: (1) discussing everyday objects; (2) viewing artworks; (3) studying artists; and (4) class activities related to the artworks. (KM)

Descriptors: Art Activities, Art Appreciation, Art Education, Art Expression, Art History, Art Products, Childrens Art, Creative Expression, Elementary Secondary Education, Instructional Materials, Popular Culture, Self Expression, Visual Arts

Publication Type: Journal Articles; Guides - Classroom - Teacher

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Language: English

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