CONTEMPO Flashcards
influenced by the economic, social, political and
environmental context where the artist is immersed in. It can be said that
Contemporary Art is the artist’s expression of his perception and comprehension of
these contexts.
Contemporary Art
Visual Arts
Pop Art
* Word Art
* Conceptual Art
* Installation Art
* Photorealism
* Contemporary
Realism
* Graffiti Art
Performance Arts
Music: blues,
electronic,
experimental, funk,
hip-hop, jazz,
metal, pop, rock,
roots
* Theater Art: stage,
film, street play
Applied Arts
Video Art
* Photography
* Computer Art
* Film and
Broadcasting Art
* Architecture,
Design and
Allied Art
Literary Arts
- Illustrated Novel
- Digi-Fiction
- Graphic Novels
- Manga
- Doodle Fiction
- Text-Talk Novels
- Chick Literature
- Flash Fiction
- Hyper Poetry
- Blog
is prominent in the Philippines and has been appreciated by
so many people, and some of them were not even aware that they are looking at fine
Contemporary Art
Elements of Contemporary Art
Appropriation,
Hybridity,
Technology,
Performance,
Space,
this relates to the modifications made by the artist.
Appropriation,
this refers in the use of different art mediums that are put together.
Hybridity,
its application highlights the creativity of the artist.
Technology,
carried out for viewers to experience.
Performance,
intricate use of space.
Space,
The distinct features of Contemporary Philippine Art include:
Communal nature,
Intuitive,
Holistic,
Creative process,
Integrative,
Multi-focal,
as it reflects the relationships build around the bonds of
community and society.
Communal nature,
as Filipinos are immersed in their consciousness of themselves, their
community and their culture.
Intuitive,
as individuals, groups of people and events are perceived in their
entirety as well as the unitive use of art materials and forms.
Holistic,
as the artist puts more emphasis on now their artwork was
made than on the artwork itself.
Creative process,
as it encompasses religious, moral, spiritual, social, and
environmental concerns.
Integrative,
as it considers everything and everyone, the wide perspective of the
artwork as well as both artist and viewer.
Multi-focal,
An expression of ideas and emotions, with the creation of certain aesthetic
qualities, in a 2D visual language.
Painting
3D artwork that may be created using stone, marble, wood, and concrete.
Filipino Sculptors came to be known in the middle of the 19th century.
Sculpture
is the art and practice of designing and constructing buildings.
In relation to that, Philippine architecture was characterized as simple, rational, and
functional. These are structures that are meant to be used as shelter; their art relies on the
design and purpose of the structure.
Architecture
Describes written and sometimes spoken material. Most commonly refers to
works of the creative imagination, including poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction, and in
some instances, journalism, and song.
Literature
A technological translation of theater; special effects are utilized to enhance the
storytelling. Imitates experiences that communicate ideas, stories, or feelings with the use
of moving images. It is also called a movie or motion picture.
Film
a collection of coordinated sound or sounds. This art form that appeals to the
sense of hearing, composed by combining notes into harmony.
Music
the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within a given
space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or simply taking
delight in the movement itself.
Dance
collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present
the experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place.
Theater
ARTWORKS IN LUZON
The Sketch
The Bonifacio
Monument
Cultural Center of the
Phils.
Himala
A Blade of Fern
Pastores
Banga
Tanikaang Ginto
ARTWORKS IN VISAYAS
Magellan’s Cross
Sandugo (Blood
Compact)
St. Andrew the
Apostle
Muro-Ami
An Higugma
Pinalangga
Kuratsa
ARTWORKS IN MINDANAO
Salaam
Six Ladies in Durian
Pearl farm Beach
Resort
Mindanao
Dead Stars by H.O.
Santos
Buyayang
Singkil
this taking the artwork and culture of someone else and making
modifications to it to make it your own.
APPROPRIATION
use of different art mediums that are put together through the blending of
new or unusual materials with traditional mediums. It is often paired with appropriation.
HYBRIDITY
highlights the creativity of the artist where art and tech converge.
TECHNOLOGY
carryied out for viewers to experience and considers mundane activities
such as chores and crossing the street.
PERFORMANCE
Intricate utilization of space or a vacant area. These are often areas that are not
usually used for conducting performances.
SPACE
the fusion of different art disciplines using different styles and media in
creating art such as junk art.
INTEGRATIVE ART
it reflects the relationships build around the bonds of community
and society
COMMUNAL NATURE
Filipinos are immersed in their consciousness of themselves, their community,
and their culture
INTUITIVE
Individuals, groups of people, and events are perceived in their entirety as well
as the unitive use of art materials and forms.
HOLISTIC
The artist puts more emphasis on how their artwork was made than
on the artwork itself
CREATIVE PROCESS
It encompasses religious, moral, spiritual, social, and environmental
concerns.
INTEGRATIVE
It considers everything and everyone, the wide perspective of the artwork
as well as both artist and viewer.
MULTI-FOCAL
The perspective and proportion
SPACE
The way we see light reflected from a surface or refracted through a prism.
COLOR
Red, Blue, and Yellow (PRBY).
Primary colors
are the resulting colors when the two primary
colors are mixed. The secondary colors are Purple, Green, and
Orange. (SPGO)
Secondary colors
are the resulting colors when two of the primary
and/or secondary colors are mixed. The tertiary colors are Amber,
Vermillion, Violet, Magenta, teal, and chartreuse.
Tertiary colors
three adjacent colors in the color wheel
Analogous colors
are colors that are opposite to each other
based on the color wheel.
Complementary colors
refers to a color scheme that is comprised
of variations of one color. You can use any color to create a
monochromatic color scheme.
Monochromatic colors
Pertains to the lightness or darkness of a color in a given artwork.
VALUE
the three-dimensionality of an object.
FORM
two-dimensional figures that are enclosed by a line or lines such as
geometric shapes, organic shapes, positive shapes, negative shapes, static shapes,
and dynamic shapes.
SHAPE -
the repitition or intelligible sequence of certain elements.
RHYTHM/PATTERN
the illusion of motion in a painting, sculpture, or design.
MOVEMENT
the visual weight in a picture; the even distribution of positions of
elements in an artwork which can be either of the two:
BALANCE-
both sides of the artwork have the same elements in the
same position.
SYMMETRICAL
the artwork is balanced through the contrast or
differences of any of the elements of art.
ASYMMETRICAL
the relationships of the size of objects in a body of work.
PROPORTION
shows differences between elements of art in an artwork. It shows
how stronger each element of art is in relation to one another.
CONTRAST
the diversity of different elements used to make it more interesting.
VARIETY
the greater impact or highlight given to a certain element in an
artwork that creates interest and tension.
EMPHASIS
This principle of art refers to the unity of an artwork. It is about the
arrangement of the related elements that makes an artwork to be viewed as a
whole
HARMONY-
which aims to give appropriate
recognition and prestige to Filipinos who have distinguished themselves and made an
outstanding contribution to Philippine arts.
PROCLAMATION NO. 1001 SERIES OF 1972
bestowed upon the
National Artists of the Philippines that symbolizes their status for their highest ideals and
expression of Filipinos through their works and contributions and is awarded by the
President of the Philippines.
Grand Collar
KKK
“katotohanan, kabutihan, at kagandahan”.
(NCCA)
NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR THE CULTURE AND THE ARTS Republic Act 7356
Created in 1966 with the purpose of promoting and preserving the best of
Filipino arts and culture
CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES
is an educational, scientific, and cultural institution that acquires,
documents, preserves, exhibits, and fosters scholarly study and public appreciation of
works of art, specimens, and cultural and historical artifacts representative of the unique
cultural heritage of the Filipino people and the natural history of the Philippines.
NATIONAL MUSEUM
It showcases the best in contemporary visual arts for the development and promotion
of Filipino art and culture locally and internationally.
MANILART
The premier platform for exhibiting and selling the best in modern and contemporary
Philippine visual art.
ART FAIR PHILIPPINES
Houses the permanent collection of Philippine National Artist Benedicto Cabrera
(BenCab) and is committed to the promotion, preservation, conservation and
protection of the environment and culture and traditions of the Cordilleras.
BEN CAB MUSEUM
