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The word “modern” is defined “pertaining to present or recent times”. \u00a0But what happens when Modern Art is no longer \u201cpresent\u201d or \u201crecent\u201d? To label the current period of art as Modern Art<\/a> you should look to the forms and appearances of our modern realm and what art means to artist and the audiences in present time.\u00a0Modern Art should be and is viewed as a swift and drastic art style with countless deviations.<\/p>\n

\"Rothko<\/a>A different attitude towards art is arising from technology and society\u2019s view of what is even considered art. In times past, artists were hired by only the wealthy and it was used as more of a status symbol by most. Now, art is art. It is acceptable to use art to express ourselves and show our inner feelings. What once might have been considered Abstract or Cubism is now being called Modern.\u00a0 Artists are constantly looking for ways to provide an escape from reality. Abstract, Modern, Pop Art are all nothing new to the art world of course, but it has become more accepted in today’s world.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

The word “modern” is defined “pertaining to present or recent times”. \u00a0But what happens when Modern Art is no longer \u201cpresent\u201d or \u201crecent\u201d? 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