Exploring The Significance Of "Appropriation" In Contemporary Art Creation

"Appropriation" is an important creative means in contemporary art,and it is also an artistic re-creation based on a strong sense of innovation.Richard Prince is one of the representative artists who creates with the "appropriation" method,and this article examines the application of the "appropriation" method in Richard Prince’s creation by collecting and organizing materials.Through the case study method,the method of "appropriation" in Richard Prince’s works is analyzed,and the "appropriation" method in his masterpieces and recent works is summarized.Analyze the uniqueness of Richard Prince’s technique,and consider the way and significance of "appropriation" in contemporary art.Finally,appropriation in contemporary art is the appropriation of classic art into contemporary art after adding artists’ perception of contemporary life into art with contemporary significance,which is a choice after rational thinking,so appropriation of classic art is not meaningless appropriation,and this circular process is the process of pursuing true meaning.