Appropriation
Definition
This term refers to the practice of borrowing, reusing, or repurposing existing images, objects, or styles in art, often to make a critical or ironic statement about culture, society, or the art itself.
History
Appropriation became a significant strategy in 20th-century art, particularly within movements like Dada and Postmodernism, where artists challenged traditional notions of originality and authorship.
Notable Examples
Marcel Duchamp
L.H.O.O.Q., 1919
Sherrie Levine
After Walker Evans, 1981
Key Artists & Movements
Key figures include Marcel Duchamp, who famously appropriated everyday objects as art, and Sherrie Levine, who re-photographed iconic images to question originality.
Techniques & Materials
Techniques often involve the direct use of pre-existing artworks, objects, or media, with the intent of recontextualizing them in a new or critical light.
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