Contemporary Period: 1950-Present

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What time period does the Contemporary Period cover?

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1950-Present

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What major global change characterized the Contemporary Period?

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Globalization, leading to a more connected world.

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Which country established itself as a superpower during the Contemporary Period?

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The United States.

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What significant technological achievements occurred during the Contemporary Period?

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Men went to the moon and back, and technology progressed to include the internet, social media, and artificial intelligence.

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What major social movement took place during the Contemporary Period?

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The Civil Rights Movement, which fought for equal opportunities for all people.

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What cultural impact did the invention of television have during the Contemporary Period?

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It brought about a popular culture.

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What were two major shifts that separated the Contemporary Period from the Modern Period?

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A geographical shift from Europe to the United States and a stylistic shift towards abstraction in art.

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Which city became a cultural center during the Contemporary Period?

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New York City.

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What art movements emerged from New York during the Contemporary Period?

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Abstract Expressionism, the Harlem Renaissance, and Pop Art.

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How is contemporary art characterized stylistically?

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By a shift towards abstraction, with artists creating abstract compositions of pure color, shapes, and lines.