Contemp arts Flashcards
Art produced at the present period in time, includes and develops from postmodern art, which is itself a
successor to Modern art.
* Art made and produced by artist living today.
* Statement that an artist makes about life, thoughts, ideas, beliefs, and many other things that define
human life. Simultaneously reflects the realities and values of our society, its variety portrays the mosaic of
our cultural diversity is culture
contemporary Arts
The 7 Major Contemporary Art Forms in the Philippines
Music
Literature
Theater
Film
Dance
Architecture, Designs and Allied Arts
Visual Arts
art form that appeals to the sense of hearing, composed by combining notes into harmony.
Music
art form of language through the combined use of words, creating meaning and experience.
Literature
Art form of performance. Dramatic text is portrayed on stage by actors and actresses and are enhanced
by props, lights and sounds. form of art in which artists use their voices and/or their bodies, often in
relation to other objects, to convey artistic expression.
Theater
a technological translation of theater, special effects are utilized to enhance the story telling
Film
art of the human form, body is used, mobilized and choreographed in a specific time, form and space
Dance
structure that meant to be used as shelter, its art relies on the design and purpose of the structure
Architecture, Designs and Allied Arts
Artwork, such as painting, photography, or sculpture, that appeals primarily to the visual sense and
typically exists in permanent form.
Visual Arts
Oasiwas
-A dance in which an oil lamp is balanced on the
dancer’s head as he swings around lighted
lamps wrapped in porous cloth or fishnet.
Region 1:
Ilocos Region
Ilocos Norte, Ilocos
Sur, La Union,
Pangasinan
Casa San Miguel aims to highlight just that. Since its completion in 1921, this family retreat house in a 15-hectare mango orchard has sheltered and nurtured
generations of talent including acclaimed concert
violinist Alfonso “Coke” Bolipata.
Region 3:
Central Luzon
Aurora, Bataan,
Bulacan, Nueva
Ecija, Pampanga,
Tarlac, Zambal
Yaru nu Artes Ivatan (Bayanihan of Ivatan Artists)
a thriving artists collective composed of visual artists,
musicians and literary artists of Ivatan descent – now
represent the rich history and vibrant hues of Batanes
Region 2:
Cagayan
Valley
Batanes, Cagayan,
Isabela, Nueva
Vizcaya, Quirino
PAETE WOODCARVING
Skilled craftsmen and artisans have practiced woodcarving in
Paete since the Spanish times, so that their products have
primarily religious themes. Many residents of Paete are
woodcarvers. It is believed that the name “Paete” comes from the
word “Paet” meaning chisel.
Region 4A: Calabarzon Batangas, Cavite,
Laguna, Quezon, Rizal
Modern Bicol poetry can classified as personal or social, the latter based on the rawitdawit style.
A simple if not naive world view is conveyed in most Bicol anecdotes
Region 5:bBicol Region
Albay, Camarines Norte, Camarines
Sur, Catanduanes, Masbate, Sorsogon
Walang Sugat”, the well-loved sarswela
masterpiece by Filipino librettist Severino Reyes
was presented in Marinduque in February 18 &
19, 2010
Region 4B: MIMAROPA
Marinduque, Occidental Mindoro, Oriental
Mindoro, Palawan, Romblon
Ati-Atihan Festival also known as “The Mother of all Philippine Festivals
Region 6: Western Visayas
Aklan, Antique, Capiz, Guimaras,
Iloilo, Negros Occidental
The province of Cebu is
home for handcrafted guitars, an industry that adds more musical flair to its rich culture
Region 7:
Central Visayas Bohol, Cebu,
Negros Oriental, Siquijor
The Pintados festival of Tacloban City is a Filipino
festival with its own unique flavor
Region 8: Eastern Visayas
Biliran, Eastern Samar, Leyte,
Northern Samar, Samar, Southern
Leyte
The Singkíl originated from the Maranao
people who inhabit the shores of Lake Lanao.
Region 9: Zamboanga Peninsula
Zamboanga del Norte, Zamboanga
del Sur, Zamboanga Sibugay
The torogan was the traditional house
of Maranao royalties ( a fascinating architecture). The sultan, along with his wives, children & servants lived on
it.
Region 10: Northern Mindanao
Bukidnon, Camiguin, Lanao del
Norte, MisamisOccidental, Misamis
Oriental
Dagmay comes from the weavers’
encounter in a dream, a revelation from the goddess and
Giompoan (Mandaya ancestors) that bestowed the art of
making cloth it as unique and sacred
Region 11: Davao Region
Davao de Oro, Davao del Norte,
Davao del Sur, Davao Occidental,
Davao Oriental
T’nalak is a traditional hand-woven cloth indigenous to the
T’boli people from the Cotabato region.
Region 12: Soccskargen
Cotabato, Sarangani, South
Cotabato, Sultan Kudarat
Kayam Ethno Band
Is the premier band of the Caraga State University
advocating the importance of arts and the variation of
skills of every individua
Region 13: Caraga Region
Agusan del Norte, Agusan del Sur,
Dinagat Islands, Surigao del Norte,
Surigao del Sur
The colorful, thriving culture of Muslim Mindanao is
showcased in Cotabato City with a grand festival marking
the 29th anniversary of the Autonomous Region of Muslim
Mindanao (ARMM). The celebration consists of various
events to be held from July till December.
Bangsamoro Autonomous
Region in Muslim Mindanao
(BARMM)
Basilan, Lanao del
Sur, Maguindanao,
Sulu, Tawi-Tawi
The Cinemalaya Philippine Independent Film
Festival is a film festival in the Philippines held
annually during the month August at the Cultural
Center of the Philippines Complex and various
cinemas
National Capital Region
(NCR)
Manila
The Bencab Museum is committed to the promotion of the arts, and the preservation, conservation
and protection of the environment, as well as the culture and traditions of the Cordilleras, as an
expression of the artist’s gratitude to the country that nurtured and inspired an artistic career that
continues to grow, mature and fascinate.
Cordillera Administrative Region
(CAR)Abra Apayao Baguio
Benguet Ifugao Kalinga
Mountain Province
