Identity and Contemporary Contexts · Art History and Criticism

Southeast Asian Modernists

Examining the pioneers of art in Singapore and the region and their search for a local identity.

Key Questions

  1. 1How did Nanyang artists blend Eastern and Western techniques to create a new style?
  2. 2In what ways does regional art reflect the political transitions of the 20th century?
  3. 3What defines a 'national' identity in the context of visual arts?

MOE Syllabus Outcomes

MOE: Art in Local and Southeast Asian Contexts - S4MOE: Art History and Appreciation - S4
Level: Secondary 4
Subject: Art
Unit: Identity and Contemporary Contexts
Period: Art History and Criticism

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