Modern Art v/s Contemporary Art – Key Differences

Modern art refers to art that began in the 1880s. Contemporary art describes the works of artists still living and creating artworks.
  1. Modern Art is revolutionary by its origin (anti-romanticism), while Contemporary art is revolutionary for the freedom and magnitude of experimentation by the artists
  2. Modern Art is more self-expressive, while Contemporary Art pays attention to society, thus known for its social impact
  3. Modern Art is primarily made on canvases, while Contemporary Art is on every medium that you can think of – video art, tech-enabled artworks, object design, graphical arts
  4. Modern art focuses on the subjective representation of the chosen themes, while Contemporary Art takes a strong stand on social, political and cultural aspects of the world

If your are art lover then you must visit Emami Art Gallery in Kolkata. The gallery is pretty big and is spread over a large area. The collections are displayed in proper manner due to which accessibility becomes easy to explore the collections. It is a perfect place for Contemporary Art and Modern art lovers. It brings in all the historic elements, be it in art or paintings.

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