L1 CPAR - ART TRADITIONS Flashcards
art forms are primarily influenced by the geographical location and the experiences of the Filipinos.
ETHNIC TRADITIONS
art forms were primarily influenced by religion and secularization.
SPANISH COLONIAL TRADITION
Modern art: refers to the practice of art from 1860s to 1960s which main theme is national identity. While Contemporary art: refers to the practice art from 1970s to present. It mirrors contemporary culture and society.
American Colonial and Contemporary Arts Tradition
refers to the practice of art from 1860s to 1960s which main theme is national identity.
Modern art
refers to the practice art from 1970s to present. It mirrors contemporary culture and society.
Contemporary Art
is situated in Binangonan, Rizal. ◦ It was discovered by the National Artist, Carlos “Botong” Francisco, in 1965
Angono Petroglyphs
is found in Manunggul Cave, Lipuun Point, Palawan in the early 1960s.
◦Manunggul Jar –
is a burial jar which signifies the belief or early Filipino in life after death.
Manunggul jar
iterally means pots. ◦The banga or pot dance is a performance of Kalinga of the Mountain Province of the Philippines. ◦This dance shows elegant grace of Igorot tribe and the skill and strength of women.
◦Banga – l
This dance shows elegant grace of Igorot tribe and the skill and strength of women.
◦Banga or Pot dance
This wall painting will be found in St. James the apostle Church in Paete, Laguna. ◦This painting was dated 1850 and depicts the heaven, crucifixion of Christ; earth. Adam and Eve; the hell, sinners with different transgressions.
◦Langit Lupa at Impyerno by Josef Luciano Dans -
is located in Burgos, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. ◦The original structure was built in 1574 and replaced as church in 1641. ◦The cathedral follows a Baroque architectural design.
◦St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral –
This painting was made by the “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art” and born in Manila. ◦It shows a reminder of traditions and customs of Filipino.
◦The Making of the Philippine Flag by Fernando Amorsolo
He was born in Angono, Rizal. ◦This painting by him was dated 1962. ◦This mural painting shows the Filipino’s bayanihan tradition and also the distinctive style of Francisco’s painting that showcased his mastery in arts.
◦Bayanihan by Carlos “Botong” Francisco ◦
He was born in Santa Cruz, Manila. ◦The painting depicts the variety of domestic activities (Guillermo, 2007)
◦Cinco Marias (Tres Marias Series) by Federico Aguilar Alcuaz ◦
◦He is one of the Philippine contemporary artists and was born in GENERAL SANTOS City. ◦This art installation of Leeroy New was made for the La Milagrosa Festivalin Ilocos Norte. ◦According to Leeroy New, the art installation symbolizes the great festivals, feasts and celebrations (Lapeña, 2012)
Art Installation in Sand Dunes of Paoay by Leeroy New
7 ELEMENTS OF ART
SPACE
LINE
SHAPE
FORM
COLOR
VALUE
TEXTURE
element of art that pertains to emptiness
SPACE
element of art that is a series of connected points
LINE
Meaning of Lines:
Horizontal –
Vertical -
Diagonal –
Curved –
Circular –
Meaning of Lines:
Horizontal – usually suggests calmness
Vertical – may convey strength
Diagonal – creates and impression of action.
Curved – create and expression of gradual change of direction
Circular – may pertain an abrupt change of direction.
are two dimensional figures with height and width. ◦Geometric, Organic, and Abstract Shapes.
Shapes
are three dimensional figures. Its dimensions are height, width, volume. Unlike shapes, it has more depth.
forms
is associated with the natural phenomenon in our environment.
Color
is considered a property of a color which pertains to its lightness or darkness.
Value
Is the element that appeals to our sense of feel on things, rough, smooth, bumpy, or slippery.
TEXTURE
Refers to the relationship of the size of elements in a body of art. ◦For example, when drawing a human standing beside a house, it is important to ensure that the size of the human is proportional to the size of the house.
- Proportion ◦
- is the unity of the artwork, specifically about the arrangement of the related elements.
- Harmony
May be referred as to diversity. ◦This means adding multiple, different elements to break the monotony of the artwork and make it more interesting.
Variety
is the illusion of motion in a painting, sculpture design, or in a piece of art.
- Movement ◦Movement
Refers to the repetition of certain elements to produce a pattern. ◦It is a repeated design elements may create a certain flow and may lead the viewer’s eyes.
- Rhythm ◦
Refers to the even and equal distribution of elements.
- BALANCE
Is a principle which may refer to the greater impact given on a certain element.
- EMPHASIS
