Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions

This flashcard set covers the definitions, characteristics, and various styles of contemporary Philippine art as discussed in the lecture.

Art or “Sining”

Defined as the different manners of expressing human skills and imagination in the creation of aesthetic conditions, objects and presentations.

The Triumvirate

The three contemporary artists in the Philippines: Carlos ‘Botong’ Fransisco, Galo Ocampo, and Victorio Edades.

Victorio Edades

Known as the Father Of Modern Philippine Painting.

Contemporary Art (Beginning)

Emerging since the $1950s$, it involves artists experimenting with a variety of techniques and ways of expressing emotions, perceptions, and ideologies.

Originality in Contemporary Art

In this art movement, originality is not considered an issue; for example, Andy Warhol made prints of Marilyn Monroe in $1967$ using the same photo multiple times.

Contemporary Architecture Characteristics

Features different shapes and forms resulting from the use of varied materials, seen in structures like the Iloilo Convention Centre and Mactan Cebu International Airport.

Abstract Expressionism

An art style where the artist applies paint spontaneously to express emotions, characterized by heavy lines and color without solid mass.

Kinetic Art

Sculpture that moves with the wind or is powered by a machine or electricity.

Op Art

Art that uses lines or images repeatedly to create an optical illusion.

Performance Art

Combines a variety of media and the human body to execute an artistic theatrical expression before a live audience.

Environmental Art

Involves the artistic creation or manipulation of space, such as landscape or architectural design, that may enclose the audience.

Feminist Art

Emerged from the concerns of female artists regarding identity, sexuality, gender roles, equality, and the treatment of females in society.

Minimalism

Features a stripped-down, pre-fabricated look, free of details, often with flat surfaces, used to express specific content or statements.

Video Art

Consists of images recorded through video and viewed through television, computer, or projection screens.

Graffiti Art

A drawing, inscription, or sketch done hastily on a wall or other surface meant to be seen in public.

Postmodern Art

Carries modern styles to extreme practices, often expressing ideas through a mix of materials such as found objects welded together.

Body Art

A contemporary art form that uses the human body as the medium or main material.

Digital Art

Done with the aid of a computer to create an image or design composed of bits and bytes, which can be printed on various mediums.

Conceptual Art

Art where the viewer must engage in thinking and exploring the meaning of the work rather than just seeing a representation.