Quarter 4 Exam

Abaca

It belongs to Banana family. Its fiber has a natural luster with colors ranging from pure white to ivory and dark brown.

Bakbak

It is the outermost covering or leaf sheath of the abaca stalk. It is a flat thick durable sheath as twine or braided. The strong brown fiber used to make furniture.

Coir

It is the fibrous material surrounding the fruit of the coconut tree.

Pandan

It is a tropical plant. It is processed and transformed into splints that are being used as raw material.

Buntal

It is a cylindrically shaped fibers. The supple ivory white strands are quite durable, pliable, and have good dyeing qualities.

Rattan

It belongs to the palm family. There are different types of rattan palms, such as high or low climbers, single stemmed or clustered rattan species

Bamboo

It is used a raw material in creating many products. It is used in construction, textile, musical instruments, weapons, and many more

Abaca, Bakbak, Coir, Pandan, Buntal, Rattan, Bamboo

7 Philippine Local Materials

Improvisation, Mixed Media, New Media Art, Collage, Land Art,

5 Contemporary Art Techniques

Improvisation

In theater, it is the playing of dramatic scenes without written dialogue & with minimal or no predetermined dramatic activity

Mixed Media

It is term used to describe artworks composed from a combination of different media or materials. A work on canvas that combines paint, ink, and collage could properly be called a " __________ " work.

New Media Art

21st Century catch-all term used to define all that is related to the internet and the interplay between technology, images and sound

New Media Art

It is a broad category of contemporary art that incorporates digital technology, interactivity, and multimedia elements. Unlike traditional art forms like painting and sculpture, it explores electronic, computational, and virtual spaces, engaging audiences in innovative ways

Collage

It is technique of art creation, primarily used in the visual arts by which art results from an assemblage of different forms

Land Art

It is an art that is made directly in the landscape, sculpting the land itself into earthworks or making structures in the landscape using natural materials such as rocks or twigs

Pop Art

A movement that incorporated elements from mass culture, including advertisements, comics, and consumer goods. Started in the 1950s-1960s in the UK and US as a reaction against Abstract Expressionism. Inspired by mass media, advertising, and pop culture.

Bright, bold colors, Comic book-style outlines and Ben-Day dots, Repetition of images, Everyday objects as art subjects, Satirical or ironic elements

KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF POP ART

Minimalism

A movement that emphasizes simplicity, geometric forms, and limited color palettes.

Abstract Expressionism

Minimalism merged in the 1960s in the United States as a reaction against ____________. Inspired by the idea of "less is more

Simple, clean lines and geometric shapes, Limited color palettes (often monochromatic), No personal expression, Focus on space, repetition, and precision, Often large-scale works meant to evoke calmness

KEY CHARACTERISTICS OF MINIMALISM

Expressionism

An aesthetic trend called _________ aims to portray emotional states.

Germany

Who was the primary genesis of expressionism?

Expressionism

Instead of accurate portrayals of people or the natural world, art refers to expressing personal feelings, inner experiences, and spiritual topics.

The paintings of Vincent van Gogh, Edvard Munch, and James Ensor

What served as the foundation for the German Expressionist movement? (all of whom developed intensely personal painting styles between 1885 and 1900)

Impressionism

The main focus of this was on landscapes and everyday life scene

Impressionism

It emerged in nineteenth-century France and is characterized by painting outdoors and creating artwork spontaneously on the spot, rather than in a studio from predrawn sketches

Claude Monet and fellow artists in Paris

Who made impressionism?

Britain

The idea of painting on location was first explored in ________ around 1813-1817 and aimed to capture nature realistically.

Impressionists

_________ placed a strong focus on everyday scenes and the effects of sunlight and its reflections.

Realism

An artistic movement that focuses on accurate, unembellished depictions of ordinary people and everyday life. It rejects idealized or exaggerated representations seen in Romanticism and focuses on truthful storytelling

Depiction of ordinary people, Emphasis on everyday activities, Detailed and lifelike representation. No idealization, imperfections and hardships are shown

Key Characteristics of Realism

Social Realism

It highlights social or political issues through painting, drawing, film, cartoons, poetry and photography. Artworks from this movement captured the hardship of everyday life

Surrealism

A movement that explores the subconscious mind, dreams, and irrational imagery. Unlike Realism, It blurs the line between reality and imagination, creating bizarre and unexpected scenes.

Surrealism

It is inspired by dreams, fantasies, and the human subconscious. Artists experimented with automatic drawing, a technique where they let their subconscious guide their art.

Dream-like, irrational, and illogical imagery, Unexpected juxtapositions

Symbolism and hidden meanings.

Distorted perspective and objects morphing into unexpected shapes. Influence from psychology and the unconscious mind

Key Characyteristics of Surrealism

Wall Art

It refers to an artwork created directly on or applied to walls, often found in public or private spaces. It can be painted, drawn, or constructed using various materials.

large surfaces, fit

Characteristics of Wall Art: Large Scale and Site Specific

Wall art is created on ___________ such as building walls, bridges, and underpasses, often designed to _____ the surrounding environment.

Open spaces

Characteristics of Wall Art: Public and Accesible

Unlike gallery paintings, wall art is placed in _________ where people can see it daily

diverse techniques and materials

Characteristics of Wall Art: Uses ____________

Artists use spray paint, acrylic, mixed media, or even mosaics to create their work. Some incorporate recycled materials

Storytelling and Social Commentary

Characteristics of Wall Art: ________________

Many murals and street artworks depict social, political, or cultural themes.

Murals, Graffiti, Trompe~l’ ceil

Types of Wall Art

Murals

Large-scale paintings or artworks directly painted on walls. Often depict historical events, folklore, or cultural identities.

Graffiti

stylized lettering or imagery, using spray paint. It can be controversial, as some consider it vandalism, while others see it as self-expression

Trompe-l’ ceil

(French for "deceive the eye") is a highly realistic painting technique that creates the illusion of threedimensionality on walls.

Lawful Selection Propaganda

Republic Act No. 9006 Sec 3.2