Modern and contemporary art
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Modern art and contemporary art are distinct terms used for visual art from the late 19th century until present day. Much contemporary art is abstract.
UnderstandArt is not made to decorate rooms. It is an offensive weapon in the defense against the enemy.
DestinationsMost large cities in the world has some public art on display. This list contains some renowned art museums, academies, and creative scenes.
BuyPurchase of high-value art usually takes more knowledge than can fit into an article.
RespectIn most countries, the copyright of art expires 70 years after the artist's death, placing nearly all 19th-century art in the public domain but restricting reproduction – including photographing – of newer art.
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- Photo: Renata Frias, CC BY-SA 4.0 via Wikimedia Commons