Applied Arts and Design

Painting

A piece of art made by applying a pigmented liquid onto a solid surface, typically 2D.

Uses of Paintings

Functions of paintings include ritual, decoration, education, entertainment, and expression.

Spoliarium

A painting by Juan Luna that serves as an allegory for Spanish cruelty and inspired Rizal's literary works.

Cave Paintings

The earliest known paintings from prehistory, created on cave walls.

Murals

Paintings applied directly onto walls, often used for rituals or decoration in classical times.

Illuminated Manuscripts

Bibles with illustrations created during the Medieval Times.

Renaissance

A significant period in art history marked by the introduction of modeling and linear perspective.

Damian Domingo

The father of Philippine Painting who established the Philippine Art Academy in 1821.

Fernando Amorsolo

The first National Artist of the Philippines known for his "Academic Style" and "Philippine Light." He also created the Ginebra San Miguel logo.

Victorio Edades

Known as "The Father of Modern Philippine Art," recognized for depicting gritty life aspects.

Leonardo Da Vinci

A Renaissance artist famous for the Mona Lisa.

Pablo Picasso

Known for his use of Cubism in art.

Yayoi Kusama

A contemporary Japanese artist known for polka dot patterns and using art as therapy.

Architecture

The art and science of designing structures, requiring a license to practice.

Floorplan

A scaled drawing showing the top interior view of a structure.

Elevation

A scaled flat representation of one side of a structure.

Domestic Architecture

Residential structures such as houses.

Gothic Architecture

A medieval architectural style characterized by pointed arches and tall structures.

Bahay Kubo

Traditional elevated indigenous houses in the Philippines.

Frank Lloyd Wright

An influential American architect known for open space planning.

I.M. Pei

A Chinese-American architect known for glass and steel designs.

Aperture

The size of the camera lens opening that controls light entry.

Exposure

The brightness of an image determined by aperture, shutter speed, and ISO.

Photojournalism

Photography that tells the story of newsworthy events.

Camera Obscura

An early device that created inverted images using light.

Ansel Adams

A pioneer of modern nature photography known for black and white landscapes.

Storyboard

A series of sketches representing individual shots in a film.

Mise-En-Scene

Everything seen in a shot that sets the mood, including set design and lighting.

Proscenium Stage

A stage format where the audience faces the stage directly.

William Shakespeare

Renowned English playwright and poet, considered the greatest dramatist.

Hybrid Models

Current trend in theater offering both traditional and digital performances.

Graphic Design

The art and science of arranging visual elements to convey messages.

Typography

The style of text in graphic design, including font size and color.

Haute Couture

High fashion clothing made to fit clients exactly.

Charles Frederick Worth

The father of haute couture, known for pioneering fashion design practices.