Appropriation is applicable when artists take over the meaning of something that is readily known in culture and attach a visual reference to said object. The visual reference is important for people to interpret the work because it allows them to understand ideas the reference makes. Appropriation uses elements of broad, commonly-known things, ideas, and/or elements and using them to create a new piece of work. In today's world, there is no such thing as an "original idea". Every artist, writer, designer, poet, or creative person has been influenced and shaped by the world we live in and by other people, places, things, ideas, etc.
Plagiarism on the other hand is the wrongful appropriation of a work. This is done when an artist or writer uses the work of another artist or writer and portrays it as his or her own original work without due credit the original creator. This is a very fine line to cross in a fast-paced, technologically advanced society. The best thing anyone who wants to avoid plagiarism charges, which are severely harsh and frowned upon in both the art world and academia, is to give proper credit to all inspirations.
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