Art

100 Terms in Contemporary Art

現代美術キーワード100

Kuresawa Takemi (Author)

Kim Yong-chul (Advisor)

Seo Ji-su (Translator)

2012. 5. 7. 264 pages 175×245 mm 9788970596310 KRW 15,000

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Contemporary art serves as a mirror reflecting the movements and culture of its time. Without understanding its background and concepts, it can seem inaccessible or even baffling. This book provides a clear and concise guide to 100 essential terms and concepts, helping readers navigate the complex world of art from the 20th century onward.

By exploring the historical and conceptual contexts of key works and movements, the book explains what contemporary art seeks to convey and the environments in which these ideas emerged. From Duchamp’s provocative readymades to Hirst’s iconic installations, it sheds light on why these works are considered groundbreaking.

With this book, readers will find contemporary art not only more understandable but infinitely more enjoyable. A must-have resource for anyone looking to deepen their appreciation of modern artistic expression.

Kuresawa Takemi

Born in 1966. Graduated from Keio University Faculty of Letters. Associate Professor, Tokyo Institute of Technology Faculty of Design. Entered the art criticism world by winning an award in the art criticism contest hosted by the art magazine Art Notebook. Currently engaged in a wide range of writing activities across fields such as art, architecture, design, and subculture. His books include Politics of Art Museums, Fiction Called Landscape, Where is the Art Museum?, Critical Words for Understanding Contemporary Art, What Museums Do, The Present of Biennales, Writing Art! etc.

Kim Yong-chul

Born in 1949, he graduated from the Department of Western Painting at Hongik University’s College of Fine Arts and completed his graduate studies in the Painting Department at the same university. He is currently a professor in the Painting Department at Hongik University’s College of Fine Arts. His works are in the collections of 17 institutions including the National Museum of Modern and Contemporary Art, Seoul Museum of Art, and Hongik University Museum. His publications include Expression Methods in Drawing and Painting, The Path of Learning Chosen by Twenty-Year-Olds: Art Edition” (co-authored with Jung Un-chan), “Elementary School Art 5-6 (co-authored with Jung Il and others), “KIM, YONG CHUL: WORKS 1966–1991 (co-authored with Jung Un-chan and 49 others), and his translated works include Art School 200 Projects*.

Seo Ji-su

She majored in ancient art history at university. After graduating from the Glbab Academy, she worked in various Japanese translation jobs and is currently working as a professional Japanese translator at Bareun Translation.

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