A Hermeneutical Perspective Towards the Defining Associations of the Term “Contemporary Art”

Abstract

The term "contemporary art" in South Asia has several equivalents and connotations. Numerous art historians characterise contemporary art terms from diverse perspectives and historical linkages. However, there exists a lack of academic documentation about the accurate essence of the term contemporary art especially related to art history. The article, however, focuses on the hermeneutical connotations and perspective of contemporary art especially in South Asia. This research is significant for gaining a comprehensive and precise understanding and identification of the term contemporary art that bridges the gap in academic documentation and further expands its historical context. This qualitative study explores the term contemporary art using a hermeneutical method, that will provide a vast window for interpretation. The findings of the research offered definitions of contemporary art from an array of perspectives.