Review Notes in Contemporary Philippine Arts

Flashcards covering Philippine National Artists, major disciplines, art analysis, classifications by medium, traditional vs. contemporary techniques, and performance practices.

What is the Order of National Artists?

The highest national recognition in the Philippines for individuals in the arts, honoring Filipino artists whose outstanding contributions help preserve culture, express national identity, document history, and inspire future generations.

What are the seven major art disciplines recognized under the National Artist award?

Visual Arts, Music, Dance, Literature, Theater, Film and Broadcast Arts, and Architecture and Allied Arts.

What are the key artistic characteristics of painter Fernando Amorsolo?

He is known for depicting Filipino rural life, landscapes, traditions, and ordinary people, as well as his signature use of light and natural scenery that evokes peace, nostalgia, and appreciation of Filipino life.

What were Lucrecia R. Kasilag's main contributions to music?

She was a composer, educator, and music administrator associated with combining Filipino and Western musical elements to promote Filipino music and traditions.

Why is Francisca Reyes-Aquino recognized as the "Mother of Philippine Folk Dancing"?

She researched, collected, and documented Philippine folk dances to preserve traditional Filipino dances for future generations.

What were Alice Reyes's contributions to Philippine dance?

As a dancer, choreographer, stage designer, and artistic director, she contributed to the development and promotion of Philippine ballet and contemporary dance.

What subjects and themes did Nick Joaquin explore in his writings?

He explored Filipino culture, history, identity, and society through poetry, fiction, essays, criticism, journalism, and teaching.

Who made up the Triumvirate of Modern Art in the Philippines?

Victorio Edades (the founder), Carlos "Botong" Francisco, and Galo Ocampo.

What artistic focus characterized the work of Carlos "Botong" Francisco?

He was a renowned muralist who depicted Philippine history, traditions, and significant events.

What was Ramon Obusan's contribution to the arts?

He was a Filipino dancer, choreographer, and researcher known for preserving and promoting Philippine traditional dances.

What were the primary literary focus areas of Lazaro Francisco and Carlos Quirino?

Lazaro Francisco portrayed Filipino society and social conditions in his novels, while Carlos Quirino contributed to Philippine historical literature as a historian, biographer, and writer.

What was Francisco Coching's artistic contribution?

He was a comic book illustrator and writer during the Golden Age of Philippine comics.

Through what visual and structural elements can art communicate meaning?

Color (mood and emotional impact), Shape and form (ideas and visual structure), Symbols (concepts, beliefs, or experiences), Composition (directs attention), and Subject matter (the story, issue, or experience being represented).

What are the five reasons Filipino artworks should be preserved?

1. They document Philippine history and traditions; 2. They preserve Filipino identity and cultural heritage; 3. They educate future generations; 4. They recognize the achievements of Filipino artists; 5. They provide insights into the lives and experiences of Filipinos.

How do traditional art and contemporary art differ in focus and method?

Traditional art preserves established cultural practices, connects people to heritage, and uses inherited techniques and forms. Contemporary art explores present-day realities, responds to current social, cultural, and political issues, and experiments with new techniques and materials.

What is contemporary art?

Art created in the present era that reflects current experiences, ideas, cultures, and issues, using traditional methods, modern technologies, or a combination of different media.

How are Practical Arts defined?

Art or craft with an immediate use for everyday and business life, such as design, architecture, and furniture (examples: furniture making, product design, pottery).

What are Environmental Arts?

Arts that occupy space and change it, including architecture, sculpture, and site-specific works, which may address social and political issues relating to natural and urban environments.

What defines Pictorial Arts and Dramatic Arts?

Pictorial Arts capture the dimensional structure of a scene (e.g., painting, drawing, graphics, stage design). Dramatic Arts are works that are staged and performed (e.g., drama, performance art, music, dance).

What are Narrative Arts?

Arts based on stories, which may include drama, novels, fiction, nonfiction, music, and dance.

How does printmaking create works of art?

By transferring ink from a prepared surface onto another material (usually paper) using techniques such as relief printing, intaglio, and screen printing to produce multiple impressions.

How does analog photography differ from digital photography?

Analog photography uses photographic film and chemical processes to produce photographs, whereas digital photography uses electronic sensors and digital tools to capture and process images.

What is industrial design in contemporary arts?

A technique that combines art, engineering, and technology to design products that balance usefulness and aesthetics.

How does the technique of collage differ from decollage?

Collage creates an artwork by assembling different forms (such as photographs and paper) onto a surface. Decollage involves cutting out images or designs, attaching them to a surface, and often finishing the work with protective layers.

What is Land Art?

Artwork created in or with the natural environment using elements such as soil, rocks, plants, and landscapes (e.g., arranging stones into a pattern in an outdoor space).

What is Mixed Media?

The use of more than one artistic medium in a single artwork, such as combining paint, ink, paper collage, and photographs on one canvas.

What are the key elements of performance practices?

Body movement and gestures, voice and dialogue, music and sound, stage design and scenery, lighting, costumes and props, and audience interaction.