Contemporary Art Practices and Production

Question 1

A multidisciplinary approach in the study of art using “vocational, scholarly, and creative interest in the arts and design” within and outside the scope of traditional art practice. It is a learning method that utilizes the fine and performing arts as principal pathways to education

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Integrative art

Question 2

This art form covers created integrative artful masterpieces with new media technologies such as digital art, video games, robotics, and virtual arts

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New Media Art

Question 3

One of these new media Filipino artists today. He is a media artist who merges various fields and disciplines by playing multiple roles as curator-producer, filmmaker, and musician-composer. He is the founder of Sabaw Media Art Kitchen, a nonprofit organization that focuses on connection and exchange among new media artists in Southeast Asia.

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Tengal Drilon

Question 4

Refers to the new practice of ordinary people who use digital tools to articulate or tell their story. This type of storytelling uses still imagery, moving imagery, sound, and text

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Digital Storytelling

Question 5

Five characteristics of contemporary art practices

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• Changes to Accepted Tradition and Accepted Taste
• Understanding of a Multiplicity of Viewpoints
• Issues and Ideas about the Role of Objects in Space and Relationships between Objects
• Use of Everyday Materials
• Employment of Contemporary Technology

Question 6

Contemporary art tries to challenge age-old practices that hinder personal growth and development. For contemporary artists, art should not be bound by traditional approached in the creation of art. Many visual artists are now expanding their expression by using mixed media from unlikely materials. Contemporary artists are also not afraid to create art that goes against personal beliefs and public taste

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Changes to Accepted Tradition and Accepted Taste

Question 7

Contemporary art bridges the gap of geography, ethnicity, gender, and beliefs. Contemporary artists are conscious of the diverse, multicultural nature of today’s global society. The artworks that they create are not anymore ignorant of the complexities of history, politics, and economics. Artists are becoming more exposed to the interconnectedness of people and realities, and these become part of their work

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Understanding of a Multiplicity of Viewpoints

Question 8

Contemporary art works with existing objects or structures to maintain balance and harmony. Space has become an integral part of the contemporary artist’s practice. No longer are contemporary artworks limited to museums and galleries. Public spaces are now considered by contemporary artists in the display and installation of their artworks

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Issues and Ideas about the Role of Objects in Space and Relationships between Objects

Question 9

Contemporary art transforms simple objects and brings them to life. Everyday objects such as furniture, car parts, electronics, and kitchen appliances are being transformed by contemporary artists into beautiful artworks. Recycle art has become a trend for contemporary artists. The mass array of materials from disposals gives artists room for wild imagination

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Use of Everyday Materials

Question 10

Contemporary art makes use of available technology in the process of creating artwork. Technology had revolutionized the way the contemporary artists produce art. The process involved in some art productions has become less tedious. An independent filmmaker can now shoot film using a powerful camera phone. Musicians can now compose music using tablet computers

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Employment of Contemporary Technology