contemp Visual Arts Flashcards
Primary subject for the artworks during the Spanish colonial time.
Hapag ng Pag-asa by: Joey Velasco
Religious Themes
It’s a subject of artwork depicts the
Philippines historical events from the past.
Filipino Struggles through History
by: Carlos “Botong” V. Francisco
Historical Themes
- Used to commemorate personalities
- Seen in many formal institution such as
government office. - Symbolism: rise and wealth.
Portrait of PRRD
by: Daryl de Leon Descallar
Portraiture
- Work of art that portrays inanimate
objects.
Paz Paterno (1867-1914)
Kapampangan Artist
Vicente Manansala (1910-1981)
Filipino-Chinese Ang Kiukok (1931-2005)
Still Life
- Depict the beauty of the outdoors.
- Natural environment
- Hustle and bustle of the city streets.
Barrio Scene Martino Abellana
(1914-1988)
Landscapes
- As a subject of painting in the Philippines, was rare before the 20th century but has since been an accepted and popular
subject in Philippine contemporary visual arts.
Lavandera by: Fernando Amorsolo
(1892-1972)
The Nudeby: Bernardo, Lira
Nude/s
- Showcase people doing everyday activities and chores.
Boxer Codex (1590)
Genres
Are artworks that are 3D
Sculpture
Also known as in the round
Sculpture that are raised independently in their given space
Free standing
Are sculptures that are raised from a background
Reliefs
Slightly protruding from their background.
Bas-relief or low reliefs
Prominently raised against their backgrounds
High Reliefs
a piece of art that is not attached to a wall or building or a piece that stands on a pedestal or base..
Free Standing Sculpture
any work where the projection from a supporting background is shallow
Bas-Relief Sculpture
where in general more than half the mass of the sculpted figure projects from the background
High-Reliefs Sculpture
CLASSIFICATION OF SCULPTURES
Free Standing
Reliefs
Free-Standing Sculpture
Bas-Reliefs Sculpture
High-Reliefs Sculpture
Making pots and other wares using clay or mud.
Pottery
Manipulating and creating objects by subtracting and shaping solid materials.
The Ifugao rice god, bulul
Carving
Art of interacting threads and fibers to create textile, fabric or other similar products.
BINAKOL and PINILIAN ilocos regions
Weaving
Art of creating and manipulating metal to create various items such as jewelry, weapons and etc.
Gador or decorated brass urn
Metalworks
Decorative arts and craft
Pottery
Carving
Weaving
Metalworks
Forms of creative activity that are performed in front of audience, such as drama, music, and dance. of all the different forms of art, it is much appreciated and enjoyed by people.
Contemporary Performing Arts
indigenous music were instrumental and vocal.
Before the arrival of Spaniards
promulgated religious music
Spanish Colonization
through the public school system, taught children simple hymns and Filipino songs rendered in a Western style or beat.
The Americans
it is still influenced by foreign music, eventually ‘Filipinized’ flavor through the use of vernacular in lyrics and creation of wholly original compositions.
Mid-twentieth-century Filipino music