Lesson 3.1 to 3.2

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.

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

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