The Lure of the Contemporary.

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  • Author(s): Shannon, Joshua
  • Source:
    American Art. Fall2009, Vol. 23 Issue 3, p2-6. 7p. 1 Color Photograph, 1 Black and White Photograph.
  • Additional Information
    • Subject Terms:
      ART history; 21ST century art; REGIONAL art; AMERICAN art
    • Abstract:
      The article discusses the field of art history, noting that 21st century specialists in contemporary art history are much in demand. It notes that while contemporary art history has often meant the study of art made in the U.S. by Americans, this is changing to a more global perspective. It raises the question of whether all contemporary art should be considered contemporary art rather than regional art, and concludes that specialists in regional art as well as contemporary art are needed.