Finals

Modern Art

Creative work created during the era roughly from the 1860s to the 1970s, establishing forms and concepts of art.

Contemporary Art

Artwork made by living artists now, emphasizing innovation and freedom.

Impressionism

The foundation of contemporary art that began as a reaction to traditional studio painting styles.

Abstract Impressionism

An artistic style depicting subjective emotion and responses instead of objective reality.

Expressionism

A distinct style or movement primarily associated with German artists, along with some Austrian, French, and Russian artists.

Action Painting

A dynamic form of art characterized by the spontaneous application of vigorous brushstrokes.

Color Fields

Artworks typically featuring large-scale canvases dominated by flat expanses of color.

Op Art

A branch of geometric abstract art that creates optical illusions through precise manipulation of shapes and colors.

Kinetic Art

Art that contains movement perceivable by the viewer, or that depends on motion for its effect.

Minimalism

An art style that emphasizes simplicity and reduction, known as ABC art.

Pop Art

An art movement based on popular culture and mass media, characterized by bold imagery and vibrant colors.

Postmodernism

A reaction against modernism, characterized by an approach to art that is more attitude than cohesive movement.

Neo-Pop

A style influenced by Pop Art, incorporating contemporary themes and social commentary.

Photorealism

Art that depends heavily on photographs for precision and accuracy in replication. Also known as Hyperrealism or Surrealism.

Conceptualism

Art that prizes ideas over the visual components of artworks.

1. Immortalize a person

2. Expression

3. Communication

What is the purpose of art?

Asian Art

A vast range of art influenced by various cultures and religions across Asia.

Chinese Art

The oldest continuous art tradition in the world, with historical works including pottery and sculptures. Has greatly influenced by Chinese philosophies of Buddhism, Confucianism, and particularly Taoism.

Weaving

A method of textile production where two sets of yarns are interlaced to form fabric.

Indian Art

consists of a variety of art forms, including painting, sculpture, pottery, and textile arts such as woven silk.

Sculpture

a common practice among Indian Buddhists and Hindus.

Hinduism

continued to be a main focus of Indian art for centuries, as sculptures of deities like Shiva were commonly produced.

Japanese Art

Art in Japan has undergone series of transitions and periodization.

Shintoism

The native religion of Japan. A practice of religious rites based on the Japanese polytheistic idea of ‘kami’ (deity).The word Shintō literally means “way of kami”.

T’nalak

A dyed fabric woven from refined abaca fibers, created by the T'boli people of South Cotabato, inspired by dreams.

Korean art

Arts include tradition in calligraphy, music, painting, and pottery often marked by the use of natural forms, surface decoration..

The earliest example of Korean art consists of stone age

Tibetan Art

Also called the “Himalayan art,” that refers to the art of Tibet and other present and former Himalayan kingdoms. - Also called Lamaism, which is a regional form of northern Buddhism. One of the Tibetan artists is Sand Mandala

Bhutanese Art

For the Bhutanese people, each piece they create represents a religious experience, a connection with something that goes beyond them and enlightens them creatively.

Philippine Art

Had a rich history.

Pottery

produced items that are of practical value for the early Filipinos, such as pots for cooking and large vases for storing.

Manunggul Jar

Represent the religious beliefs and practices of early Filipino People. Serves as a burial jar, which depicts two men rowing a boat.

Lang Dulay

A Filipino traditional weaver who was a recipient of the National Living Treasures Award. She is credited with preserving her people's tradition of weaving T'nalak.

Elaiza Chawi

The oldest weaver of traditional Kankanaey cloth in the Cordilleras.

Wood Carving

from Palawan also depict animals like birds, which are representations of their religious beliefs. •

Okir

In Mindanao, the Tausug and Maranao people are known for their okir (motif) Their common subjects include the sarimanok, naga and the pako rabong.

Pako Rabong

An ancient indigenous form of the Maranaw artistic design is the Pako rábong.

Spoliarium

A large-scale academic painting that represented Filipino art's accomplishment in the European context.

Bonifacio Monument

A monument designed by Guillermo Tolentino to commemorate Philippine revolutionary Andrés Bonifacio.

Jose Honorato Lozano

Was a Filipino Asian Antiquities artist who was born in 1815.

Kut- kut art

another technique of combining ancient Oriental and European art process.

Jose De los Santos

The earliest known sculptor in the Philippines is the 17th century. Few of his extant works may be found at the San Agustin Convent museum. One of his famous work is the “Retablo” Retablo

Guillermo Tolentino

He is consider as the “Father of Philippine Arts” because of his great works like the famous “Bonifacio Monument” symbolizing Filipinos cry for freedom located in intersection of EDSA and Rizal Avenue and “The Oblation

Bayanihan

The Filipino tradition of being a hero to one another, symbolized by the act of carrying a house.

Napoleon Abueva

• Recognized as the “Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture”, Abueva helped shape the local sculpture scene to what it is now.

• Was the youngest National Artist awardee.

Felix Ressureccion Hidalgo

He is acknowledged as one of the greatest Filipino painters of the late 19th century

Mauro Malang Santos

A Filipino cartoonist and illustrator known for his creative contributions in art.

Fernando Amorsolo

one of the most important artists in the history of painting in the Philippines.

Vicente Manansala

Filipino cubist painter and illustrator.

Jose Joya

A distinguished Filipino artist recognized for his academic achievements and innovative art.

Lucio D. San Pedro

A Filipino composer important in the music scene, noted for his contributions to education and composition.

Col. Antonio Buenaventura

Obtained a Teacher’s Diploma in Composition and Conducting from the University of the Philippines and later on became a faculty member of the UP Conservatory of Music.

Lucresia Kasilag

Obtained a Music Teacher’s Diploma major in Piano from St. Scholastica’s University in 1949.

Felipe Padilla

was a composer, conductor and a former student of Col. Buenaventura at the UP Conservatory of Music.

Antonio Molina

faculty member of the UP Conservatory of Music where he taught harmony, compositions, and music history as well as violoncello.