CPAR

Contemporary Art

Art belonging to the present, reflecting current experiences.

Modern Art

Often confused with contemporary art but refers to an earlier period (late 19th to mid-20th century).

Shape

A two-dimensional enclosed space (geometric or organic).

Form

A three-dimensional object having depth.

Space

The area between, around, or within objects.

Texture

The way a surface feels or appears to feel.

Color

An element produced when light reflects off an object.

Hue

The name of a color.

Primary Colors

Red, blue, yellow.

Secondary Colors

Formed by mixing two primary colors (e.g., red + yellow = orange).

Tertiary Colors

Made by mixing a primary and a secondary color.

Value

Lightness or darkness of a color.

Tint

Lighter version of a color (adding white).

Shade

Darker version of a color (adding black).

Balance

The distribution of visual weight.

Rhythm

Repetition of design elements.

Proportion

The size relationship between parts of an artwork.

Emphasis

The part of the artwork that catches attention.

Movement

The visual path the viewer's eye follows.

Pattern

Repeating elements in an artwork.

Pastiche

A mix of different artistic styles in one artwork.

Appropriation

Borrowing and reusing existing artworks or cultural elements.

Socially Conscious Themes

Address issues like feminism, consumerism, and globalization.

Decontextualization

Removing an artwork from its original setting, changing its meaning.

Mode of Production

The way an artwork is created, including available materials and techniques.

GAMABA

Award given to artists preserving traditional Filipino art.

Criteria for GAMABA

Must be a Filipino citizen engaged in traditional art, must have practiced their art for a significant period (50+ years), and must have passed on their skills to the next generation.

Traditional Art

Art that is passed down through generations and remains culturally significant.

National Living Treasure

A person recognized for preserving traditional Filipino art forms.

National Artist Award

The highest recognition given to Filipino artists for their contributions to Philippine culture.

Disciplines Covered by National Artist Award

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

Action Painting

A style of abstract painting emphasizing spontaneous brushstrokes.

Sculpture

Three-dimensional art created by carving, modeling, or assembling materials.

Support Systems in Art

Programs that promote and preserve Philippine art.

Community-Based Initiatives

Local programs that support traditional and contemporary art.

Artist-Run Collectives

Groups of artists working together to push creative boundaries.

Casa San Miguel

A training center for music and visual arts in Zambales.

Sipat Lawin Ensemble

A theater group exploring new performance methods.

Neo-Angono Public Art Festival

A festival celebrating contemporary and traditional art.

Academe

Institutions that train artists, curators, and scholars in the arts.

Cultural Institution

An organization that preserves and promotes art and culture.

Public Art Festival

An event showcasing art in open, community-accessible spaces.

Ginaw Bilog

Preserved ambahan (Mangyan poetry).

Lang Dulay

Master weaver of T'nalak (T'boli fabric).

Samaon Sulaiman

Expert in kutyapi (Maguindanaon two-stringed lute).

Darhata Sawabi

Weaved pis syabit (Tausug tapestry).

Uwang Ahadas

Yakan musician known for playing the gabbang.

Fernando Amorsolo

Known for his paintings of rural Philippine landscapes and mastery of light.

Guillermo Tolentino

Sculptor of the Oblation statue at UP Diliman.

Benedicto Cabrera (BenCab)

Painter famous for his Sabel series.

José Joya

Pioneer of abstract expressionism in the Philippines.

Napoleon Abueva

Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture.

Leandro Locsin

Architect of the CCP Complex, PICC, and NAIA Terminal 1.

Francisca Reyes-Aquino

Mother of Philippine Folk Dance.

Ramon Obusan

Promoted traditional Filipino dance.

Frank Rivera

Founded Sining Kambayoka, a theater group using Maranao folklore.