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Contemporary Art
It is the art that springs out of the present-day events and passions of the society.
Contemporary Art
It is a statement that an artist makes about life, thoughts, ideas, beliefs, and many other things that define human life.
Characteristics of Contemporary Art
It is not confined in the museum.
Characteristics of Contemporary Art
It practices a different way of selling art works.
Characteristics of Contemporary Art
Many contemporary artists are self-taught and did not have formal education.
Characteristics of Contemporary Art
It has a variety of materials or medium to choose from.
Characteristics of Contemporary Art
Its artists sometimes employ the help of fabricators, carpenters, electricians, or welders in 'constructing' artworks.
Characteristics of Contemporary Art
Originality is not an issue in this type of art.
Characteristics of Contemporary Art
It is the process, rather than sale, which is essential in contemporary art-making.
Subject Matter
A subject is any person, animal, thing, or issue that is described or represented in a work.
Subject Matter
The subject matter is not confined to representation of human figures and landscapes.
Subject Matter
If an artwork is an experiment on technique, the subject matter is the technique itself.
Styles
Abstract expressionism - It is a painting style in which the artist applies paint in a manner that expresses emotions and feelings in a spontaneous way.
Kinetic art
It is a sculpture that moves with the wind or with the help of a machine or electricity.
Op art
It uses lines or images repeatedly to create an optical illusion.
Performance art
Consists of a variety of media and human body to execute an artistic theatrical expression before a live audience.
Environment art
Involves artistic creation and manipulation of space such as landscape or architectural design that may enclose its audience.
Feminist art
It tackles issues of identity, sexuality, gender roles, equality, and the ways in which the female is treated in society.
Minimalism
It shows a stripped-down, pre-fabricated look, free of details, and often with flat surface but expresses a specific content or statement.
Video art
It consists of images that are recorded through a video and viewed through television, computer, or projection screen.
Graffiti art
It is a drawing, inscription or sketch done hastily on a wall or other surface made to be seen by the public.
Postmodern art
It carries modern styles to extreme practices, often expressing an idea through a mix of materials such as found objects welded together.
Body art
It is an art form that uses body as the medium or main material. It can be painted or clothed and used to perform artistic act in public. Tattooing and piercing are also examples of body art.
Digital art
It is done with the aid of computer to create an image or design composed of bits and bytes. The image can be printed on paper, tarpaulin, or other mediums.
Collage
A piece of art made by sticking various materials such as photographs and pieces of paper or fabric onto a backing.
Decalcomania
The art or process of transferring pictures and designs from specially prepared paper (as to glass).
Decoupage
The art of decorating surfaces by applying cutouts (as of paper) and then coating with usually several layers of finish (such as lacquer or varnish).
Frottage
The technique of creating a design by rubbing (as with a pencil) over an object placed underneath the paper.
Montage
The production of a rapid succession of images in a motion picture to illustrate an association of ideas.
Trapunto
A decorative quilted design in high relief worked through at least two (2) layers of cloth by outlining the design in running stitch and padding it from the underside.
Digital applications
Any application software that can be used by a computer, mobile device, or tablet to make and/or display a work of art.
Order of National Artists
Highest recognition for contributions to Philippine arts.
Proclamation No. 1001
Established the Order of National Artists in 1972.
National Commission for Culture and the Arts
Administers the National Artists award in the Philippines.
Cultural Center of the Philippines
Collaborates in administering the National Artists award.
Award Nomination Frequency
Nominations occur every three years.
Objectives of the Order
Recognize significant contributions to cultural heritage.
Cultural Identity Promotion
Encourages creative expression for national identity development.
Living Artists Eligibility
Natural-born citizens eligible at nomination time.
Posthumous Nomination
Deceased artists eligible if citizens at death.
Dual Citizenship Eligibility
Filipinos with dual citizenship eligible after five years.
Contribution to Nationhood
Artists must build a Filipino sense of nationhood.
Pioneering Creative Expression
Artists must innovate styles impacting future generations.
Substantial Body of Work
Artists must display excellence in their art form.
Broad Acceptance Criteria
Artists need national/international recognition and critical acclaim.
Gawad CCP Para sa Sining
Prestigious recognition for artistic excellence in the Philippines.
National Artist Medallion
Gold-plated medallion awarded to National Artists.
Lifetime Emolument
Financial benefits equivalent to high-ranking officials.
Cash Award for Living Awardees
Minimum P200,000 net of taxes for living awardees.
Cash Award for Posthumous Awardees
Minimum P150,000 net of taxes for heirs.
Monthly Stipend for Awardees
Lifetime stipend of P30,000 for living awardees.
State Funeral Benefit
Funeral expenses up to P500,000 for awardees.
Honor in State Functions
Awardees receive precedence in national ceremonies.
Pablo S. Antonio
Pioneered modern Philippine architecture, emphasizing functionality.
Major Works of Antonio
Includes FEU buildings, Manila Polo Club, and theaters.
Nakpil
Dean of Filipino Architects, known for cultural architecture.
Geronimo de los Reyes Building
One of Nakpil's major architectural works.
Magsaysay Building
Notable structure designed by Nakpil.
Rizal Theater
Cultural venue designed by Nakpil.
Capitol Theater
Historic theater designed by Nakpil.
Captain Pepe Building
Architectural work by Nakpil in Manila.
Manila Jockey Club
Racetrack facility designed by Nakpil.
Rufino Building
Commercial building designed by Nakpil.
Philippine Village Hotel
Hotel designed by Nakpil reflecting Filipino culture.
University of the Philippines Administration
Administrative building designed by Nakpil.
Ildefonso P. Santos
Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture.
Tagaytay Highland Resort
Landscape project by Santos in Tagaytay.
Jose Maria V. Zaragoza
Modern ecclesiastical architecture pioneer from Pampanga.
Meralco Building
Major work of Zaragoza in modern architecture.
Sto. Domingo Church
Ecclesiastical structure by Zaragoza.
Leandro V. Locsin
Architect emphasizing harmony in Philippine architecture.
Istana Nurul Iman
Largest work by Locsin, Sultan of Brunei's palace.
Fernando Amorsolo
Grand Old Man of Philippine Art, first National Artist.
Backlighting Technique
Amorsolo's trademark, figures glow on canvas.
Cesar Legaspi
Pioneer of Neo-Realism and refined cubism in art.
Geometric Fragmentation Technique
Legaspi's method combining social commentary and forms.
Hernando Ocampo
Self-taught painter evoking Philippine landscapes in bold colors.
Genesis
Ocampo's masterpiece, basis for CCP theater curtain.
Arturo Luz
Established Luz Gallery, professionalized art gallery institution.
Black and White
Luz's mural in CCP's Bulwagang Carlos V. Francisco.
Jose T. Joya
Pioneered abstract expressionism in the Philippines.
Authentic Filipino Abstract Idiom
Art style transcending foreign influences, uniquely Filipino.
Benedicto Cabrera
Best-selling painter symbolizing human dignity through 'Sabel'.
Sabel
Symbol of dislocation and despair in Cabrera's work.
Federico Aguilar Alcuaz
Painter and sculptor known for gestural acrylic paintings.
Philippine Art Gallery
Venue for Alcuaz's significant art exhibit.
Academia de Bellas Artes de San Fernando
Art school in Madrid attended by Filipino artists.
Francisco Coching
'King of Komiks', influential in Filipino comic art.
Golden Age of Filipino Comics
Period in the 50s and 60s of comic popularity.
Victorio Edades
'Father of Modern Philippine Painting' with dark themes.
Laborers and Factory Workers
Common subjects in Edades' somber artworks.
Guillermo Tolentino
'Father of Philippine Arts', known for monumental sculptures.
Bonifacio Monument
Famous work by Tolentino located in Caloocan.
Vicente Manansala
Cubist painter blending reality and abstraction.
Otis School of Drawing
Art school in Los Angeles where Manansala trained.
Carlos 'Botong' Francisco
Revived mural art, known for historical pieces.
Historical Murals
Francisco's major works depicting significant Philippine events.
Ramon Magsaysay Award Medals
Designed by Guillermo Tolentino, representing excellence.
Art Process
Manansala equates painting with the act of love.
Major Works of Edades
Includes 'The Sketch', 'The Wrestlers', and 'Poinsettia Girl'.
