Appropriation
Also known as New Realism, Appropriation is an art form that re-interprets previously published art. Re-interpreting the art gives it new meaning and displays the art with a different context. Appropriation art forms could be a photograph, painting or piece of fine art. Appropriation artists usually choose to re-invent art to make a political statement or strengthen the impact a particular art form may have had on a group of people. Gretchen Bender practiced Appropriation in the '80s. She silk-screened images of other artist's work, and arranged them into geometric patterns.