Introduction to Conceptual Art (today's world)

This PowerPoint presentation is designed for Transition Year, 5th Year, or 6th Year art students and explores the concept of conceptual art. It delves into the significant contributions of key artists such as Marcel Duchamp, Joseph Kosuth, and Yoko Ono, who challenged traditional notions of art through their innovative works. Duchamp’s readymades, including the iconic Fountain, redefined art by presenting everyday objects as art pieces. Kosuth’s One and Three Chairs further questioned the nature of representation by juxtaposing a chair, a photograph of the chair, and a dictionary definition of a chair. Ono’s Cut Piece emphasized the role of the audience in the creation of meaning, underscoring the interactive and performative aspects of conceptual art. The presentation also examines the broader role of the artist in society, highlighting how these artists used their work to provoke thought and engage viewers in deeper philosophical questions about art and existence.