The 1960s featured decolonization and revolution around the world, and the art of those decades reflected the angst caused by massive social changes. In the 1980s, the evolution of technology sped up, and computers entered the mainstream and became prevalent in offices, homes, and schools. Some artists quickly adapted to this new digital frontier, while others continued to experiment with physical objects and colors.
Art began to incorporate words, to help convey messages and meaning. Space also became integrated into art, incorporating a certain level of emptiness and otherwise wasted space. Abstract colors returned, once again inspired by the awesome displays of nature. Painting became more aggressive, leading many to complain that it was more trash than art. A novel form of art, graffiti, entered consciousness. Slogans and tags became works of art in their own right, and prized graffiti artists became highly sought.
Sculptures evolved into larger pieces in the 80s and 90s, while every day objects considered tacky or in poor taste suddenly found themselves incorporated into major works of art. The mass production of video cameras led to a multiplication of displays that incorporated video in artworks. The democratization of computers and the Internet led to purely digital art, and suddenly allowed for the spreading of art world-wide.
Art began to incorporate words, to help convey messages and meaning. Space also became integrated into art, incorporating a certain level of emptiness and otherwise wasted space. Abstract colors returned, once again inspired by the awesome displays of nature. Painting became more aggressive, leading many to complain that it was more trash than art. A novel form of art, graffiti, entered consciousness. Slogans and tags became works of art in their own right, and prized graffiti artists became highly sought.
Sculptures evolved into larger pieces in the 80s and 90s, while every day objects considered tacky or in poor taste suddenly found themselves incorporated into major works of art. The mass production of video cameras led to a multiplication of displays that incorporated video in artworks. The democratization of computers and the Internet led to purely digital art, and suddenly allowed for the spreading of art world-wide.
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