Contemporary Arts

Art

• The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.

Ramon Orllina

• Art is creation

• Creating something new, something original and something different.

• It is creating life to a material and making inanimate objects to have life.

• To create art is to give life.

Arts in History (Arts through the Ages)

• Prehistoric Period (Integral to life)

• Greek Period (Technique)

• Roman Period (Skill)

• Medieval Period (Craftmanship)

• Renaissance Period (Genius and Design)

• Romantic Period (Fine Arts)

• Modern Period (Self Expression)

• Contemporary Period (New Art forms)

Philippine Arts (Timeline of Philippine Arts)

• Ethnic Era (Integral to Life)

• Islamic Era (Geometric Design)

• Spanish Era (Faith and Catechism)

• American Era (Secular Forms of Art)

• Japanese Era (Orientalizing)

• Modern Era (National Identity)

• Contemporary Era (Social Realism)

Contemporary

• Current, now present

• Newest form of art (early 1970’s present)

• Is the art that springs out of the present-day events and passions of the society.

• This art functions in a global society that is culturally diverse and technology oriented

Why do we need to study Contemporary Arts?

• Contemporary works of art the means through which the artists of today communicate their sentiments.

• Contemporary art is essential to you not only because it belongs to your it, but it also serves a form of expression of the people’s feelings and longings.

Traditional

• Art representations and mostly focuses on realistic figures

• Culture-bounded

• Limited to structures and set standards

Contemporary

• Revolve around the artist and his/her feelings

• Focus is on the message to his/her audience

• Diverse array of materials and media, and style is not bounded by any rule or standard.

Pre-Colonial Period 

• Ethnic Era (Integral to Life)

• Islamic Era (Geometric Designs)

Colonial Period

• Spanish Era (Faith and Cathechism)

• American Era (Secular Forms of Art)

• Japanese Era (Orientalizing)

• Modern Era (National identity)

Post-Colonial Period 

• Contemporary Era (Social Realism)

Visual Arts

• (Drawing, Panting, Sculpture, Calligraphy & Photography)

• These are the arts that meet the eye and evoke an emotion through an expression of skill and imagination

Applied Arts

• (Architecture, Interior Design, Fashion, Pottery & Jewelry Design)

• Describing the design or decoration of functional so as to make them aesthetically pleasing

Performing Arts and Others

• (Dance, Music, Theather Arts, Film Production & Literature)

Drawing

• the art or technique of producing images on a surface, usually paper, by means of marks, usually of ink, graphite, chalk, charcoal, or crayon

Painting 

• Artwork created using pigments on a surface such as paper or canvas. The pigment may be in a wet form, such as paint, or a dry form, such as Pastels

Sculpture

• An aristocratic form in which hard or plastic materials are worked into three-dimensional art objects. These designs may be embodied in freestanding objects, in reliefs on surfaces, or in environment ranging from tableaux to contexts that envelop the spectator

Calligraphy

• Decorative handwriting or handwritten lettering. The art of producing decorative handwriting or lettering with a pen or brush

Photography

• It refers to the process or practice of creating a photograph an image produced by the action of light on a light-sensitive material. Fine art photograph must go beyond the literal representation of a scene or subject.’

Eduardo Masferre

regarded as the Father of Philippine photography

Architecture

• The art and technique of designing and building, as distinguished from the skills associated with construction. The practice of architecture is employed to fulfill both practical and expressive requirements, and thus it serves both utilitarian and aesthetic ends

• Bahay Kubo, Bahay na Bato, Paoay Church

Interior Deesign

• The art or practice of planning and supervising the design and execution of architectural interiors and their furnishings

Fashion

• It is the process of creating ideas and designs for many styles of clothing and accessories.

Jewelry Design

• is the art or profession of designing and creating jewelry. This art has taken many forms throughout the centuries, from the simple beadwork of ancient times to the sophisticated metalworking and gem cutting known in the modern day.

Pottery

• one of the oldest and most widespread of the decorative arts, consisting of objects made of clay and hardened with heat. The objects made are commonly useful one, such as vessel for holding liquids or plates or bowls from which food can be served

Dance 

• the art form in which human movement becomes the medium for sensing, understanding, and communicating ideas, feelings and experiences. Dance has its own content, vocabulary, skills, and techniques, which must be understood and applied to be proficient in the art.

Music

• Art concerned with combining vocal or instrumental sound for beauty of form or emotional expression, usually according to cultural standards of rhythm, melody, and, in most Western music, harmony

Theater Arts

• An art concerned almost exclusively with live performances in which the action is precisely planned to create a coherent and significant sense of drama.

Film Production

• the process of making a film, generally in the sense of films intended for extensive theatrical exhibition.

Literature

• A body of written works, the name has traditionally been applied to those imaginative worlds of poetry and prose distinguished by the intentions of their authors and the perceived aesthetic excellence of their execution.

Contemporary Philippine Arts

• from the Regions is not just a subject that has to be learned. It wants Contemporary Philippine Arts to be viewed, to be understood, and to be appreciated in the context as they were created. As mentioned in the previous lesson, the arts come in various traditions and forms.

• Has been defined as something “happening, existing, living, or coming into being during the same period of time”

• Is not confined to the usual genres of the four main art forms, namely, visual, literary, applied, and performing arts.

• Is evident when we go to the different regions and provinces of our country. Each artwork exhibits its uniqueness and meaning.

• Are influenced by social, historical, geographical, ideational, personal, and technical factors.

Philippine Modern Arts

• Modern Art refers to the practice of art from the 1860s to the 1960s

• Often characterized by experimentation, artists sought to break away from traditional representational styles

• Often explored themes of identity, nationalism, and social commentary.

Philippine Contemporary Arts

• Contemporary Art refers to art practice form the 1970s to the present.

• Highly diverse, encompassing various styles, media, and approaches.

• Addresses broader concerns, including globalization, technology, social justice, environmental issues, and the human condition.

Appropration

• this relates to the modifications made by the artist. This element uses existing imagery or artworks in a new context, often with a different meaning.

Hybridity

• An element of contemporary art that refers to the combination of different artistic styles, mediums, disciplines or cultural influences.

Technology

• Its application highlights the creativity of the artist. It is an element that emphasizes the use of tools and processes developed in science and industry to create art.

Performance

• carried out for viewers to experience. It is where the artist’s body and actions become the primary medium.

Space

• This element explores the physical or virtual area occupied by a work of art, and how the viewer interacts with it.

Communal nature

• Reflects the collaborative spirit of Filipinos, often involving community participation and addressing shared concerns.

Intuitive

• Often involves a spontaneous and emotional approach to art making, relying on feeling and instinct rather than strict rules.

Holistic

• It emphasizes viewing and creating art form an all-encompassing, integrated perspective, rather than focusing on isolated parts.

Creative process

• focuses on the journey of artistic creation, valuing experimentation, exploration, and the evolution of ideas

Integrative

• Combines diverse elements, techniques, and media, blurring the lines between traditional and modern art forms.

Multi-focal

• Explores multiple perspectives and viewpoints, acknowledging the complexity and diversity of experiences in Philippine society.

Integrative Art

• employs different art elements used together in distinct expressions. Thus, it becomes a combination of different art forms for specific groups of viewers.

Contemporary Philippine Arts

• The Philippine Contemporary Art can be classified into seven major art forms

• These are painting, sculpture, architecture, film, literature, music and theater, and dance.

Ramon Orllina

• Art is creation

• Creating something new, something original and something different.

• It is creating life to a material and making inanimate objects to have life.

• To create art is to give life.

Arts in History (Arts through the Ages)

• Prehistoric Period (Integral to life)

• Greek Period (Technique)

• Roman Period (Skill)

• Medieval Period (Craftmanship)

• Renaissance Period (Genius and Design)

• Romantic Period (Fine Arts)

• Modern Period (Self Expression)

• Contemporary Period (New Art forms)

Contemporary

• Current, now present

• Newest form of art (early 1970’s present)

• Is the art that springs out of the present-day events and passions of the society.

• This art functions in a global society that is culturally diverse and technology oriented

Why do we need to study Contemporary Arts?

• Contemporary works of art the means through which the artists of today communicate their sentiments.

• Contemporary art is essential to you not only because it belongs to your it, but it also serves a form of expression of the people’s feelings and longings.

Traditional

• Art representations and mostly focuses on realistic figures

• Culture-bounded

• Limited to structures and set standards

Contemporary

• Revolve around the artist and his/her feelings

• Focus is on the message to his/her audience

• Diverse array of materials and media, and style is not bounded by any rule or standard.

Pre-Colonial Period

• Ethnic Era (Integral to Life)

• Islamic Era (Geometric Designs)

Colonial Period

• Spanish Era (Faith and Cathechism)

• American Era (Secular Forms of Art)

• Japanese Era (Orientalizing)

• Modern Era (National identity)

Post-Colonial Period

Contemporary Era (Social Realism)

Insight into the human condition

• emotions

• relationships

• Existential questions

• Social & cultural issues

In the past

• to create something that uplifts the spirit

• To create something aesthetically pleasing and entertaining,

The Filipino artist’s role is four-fold

Personal

B. Social

C. Physical

D. Immaterial

Personal

• Self-expression

• Skill development and mastery

• Personal growth and reflection

Social

• Cultural bearers and Storytellers

• Social commentary and critique

• Community engagement and empowerment

Physical

• Creation of tangible works

• Preservation of cultural artifacts

• Design and beautification of spaces

Immaterial

• Conveying ideas and emotion

• Spiritual transcendental experience

• Shaping values and beliefs

• It is important to remember that these four roles are interconnected and often overlap. A single artwork can fulfill multiple roles simultaneously. Filipino Artists, through their diverse practices, contribute to the richness and dynamism of Philippine society and culture.

Highest Forms of Awards Given to Filipino Artists

• National Artist Award

• Galadriel as Manlilikha ng Bayan

Philippine National Artists

• The Order of the National Artist Award was established under Proclamation No.1001 dated April 27, 1972, to give appropriate recognition and prestige to Filipinos who have distinguished themselves and made outstanding contributions to Philippine arts and letters.

• The first award was conferred posthumously later that year on Fernando Amorsolo.

• The Order of the National Artists Award is the highest national recognition given to Filipino individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts:

1. Music

2. Dance

3. Theater

4. Visual Arts

5. Literature

6. Film and Broadcast Arts

7. Architecture and Allied Arts

The order is jointly administered by:

1. NCAA

2. CCP

3. And conferred by the President of the Philippines

What does it take to be a National Artist?

• Living artists who are natural-born Filipino citizens at the time of nomination, as well as those who died after the establishment of the award in 1972 but were Filipino citizens at the time of their death. Filipinos who have lost and reacquired Filipino citizenship, through dual citizenship status for at least the minimum period of five years shall be eligible for nomination.

• Artists who through the content and form of their works have contributed to building a Filipino sense of nationhood.

• Artists who have pioneered in a mode of creative expression or style, thus, earning distinction and making an impact on succeeding generations of artists.

• Artists who have created a substantial and significant body of works and/or consistently displayed excellence in the practice or their art form thus enriching artistic expression or style, thus, earning distinction and making an impact on succeeding generations of artists.

• Artists who enjoy broad acceptance through:

• Prestigious national and/or international recognition, such as the Gawad CCP Para as Shining, CCP Thirteen Artists Award and NCAA Alab ng Haraya

• Critical acclaim and/or reviews of their works

• Respect and esteem from peers

Benefits of being a National Artists

• The National Artist gold-plated medallion minted by the Bangko Sentral ng Philippines (BSP) and citation

• Lifetime emolument and material and physical benefits comparable in value to those received by the highest officers of the land

• A minimum lifetime personal monthly stipend of Thirty Thousand Pesos

• Life insurance coverage for Awardees who are still insurable

• A State Funeral benefit not exceeding: 500,000.00.

• A place of honor, in line with protocol at precedence, in state functions, national commendation ceremonies and all other cultural presentations;

National Artists Awardees ( Architecture and Allied Arts)

1. Pablo S. Antonio

2. Leandro V. Locks in

3. Juan F. Napkin

4. Ildefendo P. Santos

5. Jose Maria V. Zaragoza

6. Francisco T. Manosa

Juan F. Napkil

• the “Dean of Philippine Architecture” because he was a pioneer and innovator in the field, advocating for a distinctly Filipino architectural style that reflected the country’s traditions and culture.

Ildefonso Paez Santos, Jr.

• He distinguished himself by pioneering the practice of land landscape architecture and allied field of architecture in the Philippines and then producing four decades of exemplary and engaging work that has included hundreds of parks, plazas, gardens, and a wide range of outdoor setting that have enhanced contemporary Filipino life.

National Artists Awardees (Film and Broadcast Arts)

1. Lamberto V. Avellana

2. Lino Brock’s

3. Ishmael Bernal

4. Manuel Conde

5. Gerardo de Leon

6. Fernando Poe Jr.

7. Eddie S. Romero

8. Kidlat Tahimik

9. Marilou Diaz Abaya

10. Nora Aurora

11. Ricky Lee

Ronald Allan K. Poe

• cultural icon of tremendous audience impact and cinema artist and craftman

Lamberto V. Avellana

• “The Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies”

National Artists Awardees (Literature)

1. Francisco Arcellana

2. Edith L. Tempo

3. Bienvenido Lumbera

4. N.V.M. Gonzalez

5. Virgilio S. Almario

6. Virgilio F. Bautista

7. Nick Joaquin

8. Amado V. Hernandez

9. Lazaro Francisco

10. F. Sionil Jose

11. Carlos P. Romulo

12. Jose Garcia Villa

13. Alejandro Roces

14. Roland S. Tinfoil

15. Res is B. Mojave’s

16. Ramon L. Muuzones

17. Gemini H. Abad

Alejandro Roces

• country’s best writer of comic short stories.

Ramon Muzones

• Hiligaynon poet, essayist, short writer, critic, grammarian, editor, lexicographer, and novelist

National Artists Awardees (Visual Arts)

1. Fernando Amorsolo

2. Hernando R. Campo

3. Benedicto Cabrera

4. Carlos “Botong” Francisco

5. Frederick Aguilar Alcaeus

6. Cesar Legaspi

7. Abdulmari Asia Imao

8. Guillermo E. Tolentino

9. Arturo Luz

10. Napoleon V. Abuse a

11. J. Elizalde Navarro

12. Francisco Coching

13. Victorio C. Evades

14. Ang Kiukok

15. Jose T. Hoya

16. Vicente Manasala

17. Larry Alcala

Fernando C. Amorsolo

• country’s first National Artist. The official title “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art”

Napoleon Abueva

• Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture, “buoyant sculpture”

Victorio C. Evades

• The “Father of Modern Philippine Painting”

National Artists Awardees (Theater)

1. Daisy Avellana

2. Rolando S. Tinfoil

3. Tony Mabesa

4. Salvador F. Bernal

5. Severino Montano

6. Wilfredo Ma. Guerrero

7. Amelia Lapena Bonifacio

Salvador F. Bernal

• designed more than 300 productions distinguished for their originality

Amelia Lapena Bonifcaio

• Grand Dame of Southeast Asian children’s theatre

National Artists Awardees (Dance)

1. Francisca Reyes Aquino

2. Leonor Orosa Goquingco

3. Lucrecia Reyes Urtula

4. Ramon Obusan

5. Alice Reyes

6. Agnes Locsin

Francisca Reyes Aquino

• the Folk Dance Pioneer

Leonor Orosa Goquinco

”Trailblazer”, “Mother of Philippine Theater Dance” and “Dean of Filipino Performing Arts Critics”

National Artists Awardees (Music)

1. Antonine Buenaventura

2. Ernani Cuenca

3. Jovita Fuentes

4. Jose Macenda

5. Lucio San Pedro

6. Levi Celerio

7. Lucrecia Kasilag

8. Felipe Padilla de Leon

9. Antonio Molina

10. Andrea Veneracion

11. Ryan Cyabyab

12. Francisco Feliciano

13. Ramon Santos

14. Rides Cuyugan-Asensio

15. Honoraria dela Rama

Honroata “Atang” Dela Rama

• the Queen of Kundiman

Lucrecia R. Kasilag

• An educator, composer, performing artist, administrator and cultural entrepreneur of national and international caliber

National Artists Awardees (Fashion Design)

1. Ramon Valera

2. Salvacion Lim-Higgins

Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan

• April 1992, Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan or the national living treasures award was institutionalized through Republic Art NO. 7355.

• Tasked with the administration and implementation of the award is the National Commission for Culture and the arts, the highest policy-making and coordinating body for culture and the arts of the state

Categories of Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan

1. Weaving 

2. Carving

3. Performing arts

4. Literature

5. Pottery

6. Maritime transport

7. Graphic and plastic arts

8. Ornament

9. Textile

10. Folk architecture

What does it take to be a GAMABA Awardee?

• POSSESS A MASTERY OF TOOLS AND MATERIALS NEEDED FOR THE TRADITIONAL FOLK ART AND BE A MAKER OF WORK OF EXTRAORDINARY TECHNICAL QUALITY;

• Have consistently produced works of superior quality over significant period

• Command respect and inspire admiration of the country with their character and integrity 

• MUST HAVE TRANSFERRED AND/OR WILLING TO TRANSFER TO OTHER MEMBERS OF THE COMMUNITY THE SKILLS IN THE TRADITIONAL AND FOLK ARTS FOR WHICH THE COMMUNITY HAS BECOME NATIONALLY KNOWN.

• However, a candidate who, due to age or infirmity, has left them incapable of further teaching their craft, may still be recognized provided that they must possess the qualifications as enumerated above

Benefits of being a GAMABA Awardee:

• The rank and title of Manlilikha ng Bayan, as proclaimed by the President of the Philippines following Executive Order No. 236 or Honors Code of the Philippines;

• The GAMABA gold-plated medallion minted by the BSP and citation

• A lifetime emolument and materials and physical benefits comparable in value to those received by the highest officers of the land such as

• A minimum cash award of 200,00.00 pesos

• A minimum lifetime personal monthly stipend of 50,00.00 pesos

• Medical and hospitalization benefits not exceeding Php 750,000.00 per year.

• A state funeral, the arrangements for and the expenses of which shall be borne by the Government, upon the death of the Manlilikha ng Bayan

• A place of honor, in line with protocol precedence, in state functions, national commemoration ceremonies, and all other cultural presentations.

GAMABA AWARDEES (Luzon)

• GINAW BILOG, Poet, Hanunuo Mangyan, Oriental Mindoro

• MASINO INTARAY, MUSCIAN AND STORYTELLLER, PALA’WAN, PALAWAN

• ALONZON SACLAG, MUSICIAN AND DANCER, KALINGA, KALINGA

• ECUARXO MUTUC, METALSMITH KAPAMPANGAN, PAMPANGA

• TEOFILO GARCIA, Casque Maker, Ilocano, Abra

• MAGDALENA GAMAYAO, TEXTILE WEAVER, ILOCANO, ILOCOS NORTE

• AMPARO BALANSI MABANAG EMBROIDERER, GA’DANG, MOUNTAIN PROVINCE

• ABELITA ROMULAOD BAGCAL, CHANTER AND POET, ILOCANAO, ILOCOS NORTE

GAMABA AWARDEES (Visayas)

FEDERICO CABALLERO, Epic Chanter, Sulod-Bukidnon, Iloilo

GAMABA AWARDEES (Visayas)

BUNOS BANSIL FARA, BRASS CASTER, TBOLI, SOUTH COTABATO

ABING TAWAIDE COGUIT, EMBROIDERER, AGUSAN MANOBO, AGUSAN DEL SUR

Fu Yabing Masalon 

She is a Filipino textile master weaver and dyer who was a recipient of the National Living Treasures Award in 2016. She is credited with preserving the Blaan tradition mabal tabil art of ikat weaving and dying. She is one of two surviving master designers left of the mabal tabil art of the indigenous Blaan people of Polomolok, South Cotabato.

Lang Dulay

• She was a Filipino traditional weaver and a recipient of the National Living Treasures Award in 1998. She is credited with preserving her people's tradition of weaving T'nalak, a dyed fabric made from relined abaca fibre.

Salinta Monon

• She was a Filipino textile weaver who was the one of two recipients of the National Living Treasures Award in 1998. She was known for her Bagobo-Tagabawa textiles and was known as the last Bagobo weaver".