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    The document discusses contemporary art and non-representational abstraction. It notes that in abstract art, the subject matter may be difficult to identify for the observer as it is based on elements of art rather than real objects. It also states that for contemporary artists, the process of art-making is more important than the sale or originality, as artists can interpret or add to existing works using different materials and processes.

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    The document discusses contemporary art and non-representational abstraction. It notes that in abstract art, the subject matter may be difficult to identify for the observer as it is based on elements of art rather than real objects. It also states that for contemporary artists, the process of art-making is more important than the sale or originality, as artists can interpret or add to existing works using different materials and processes.

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    1. In contemporary art, the artist is free to choose his subject matter.

    Sometimes, the subject matter is difficult to identify because, In the most


    extreme type of abstraction, the subject does not refer to any physical object,
    and this nonrepresentational image is thus considered non-objective. Here,
    the subject may be difficult for the observer to identify, since it is based
    solely on the elements of art rather than real-life people or objects.
    2. Why is “process” rather than “sale” important in contemporary art-making?

    Ans: Art is art despite how it has to cater to the powers that be in order to survive. What
    do wealthy people like? I will make that. Even if the artist doesn’t think that way,

    3. Originality is not an issue in contemporary art” means.


    Ans: Originality is not an issue in contemporary art. An artist can get
    another artist’s work and add to it, redesign or interpret it using other
    materials. For example, the portrait of Marilyn Monroe appears in a variety
    of colors it was interpreted by Andy Warhol. What is essential to
    contemporary artists therefore, is the “PROCESS OF ART-MAKING.”

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