Unit 10: Global Contemporary, 1980 CE to Present

Global contemporary art is characterized by the intersection of culture, materials, technologies, and the globalized context in which it is created. Students should understand the role that each of these factors plays in the art and art making in this unit, and should build on their knowledge and understanding from previous units to add depth and complexity to their understanding of these works. Because some art and art making is a specific reaction to or commentary on previous art or artistic traditions, it often cannot be understood without knowledge of the context or reference.^{(AP® Art History CED)}