There Have Been Attempts by Contemporary Artists to Revive the Figural

question 20

Essay

There have been attempts by contemporary artists to revive the figural tradition. Describe the different approaches that have emerged. What messages are contemporary artists communicating in their use of the body? Provide examples.

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Definitions:

Metabolic Processes

The biochemical processes that occur within living organisms to maintain life, including anabolism and catabolism.

Antioxidant Enzymes

Enzymes that help mitigate oxidative damage by neutralizing potentially harmful molecules known as free radicals.

Mitochondria

Membrane-bound organelles found in the cytoplasm of eukaryotic cells, involved in cellular respiration and energy production.

DNA

Deoxyribonucleic acid, a molecule that contains the instructions an organism needs to develop, live, and reproduce.