Introduction to Art and Contemporary Philippine Arts

A set of vocabulary flashcards covering key terms and definitions from the lecture on art and contemporary Philippine arts.

Art

Application and expression of human creative skill and imagination.

Contemporary Art

A product of everyday living; the newest form of art that emerged from the 1960s to 1970s.

Traditional Art

Art representations that are culture-bounded and focus mostly on realistic figures.

Social Realism

A contemporary art movement that sought to expose the real condition of Philippine society during the 1970s.

Functions of Contemporary Art

Includes pleasure, profession, commentary, spirituality, remembrance, persuasion, and self-expression.

Primary Context

Refers to the artist’s intention in making the art.

Secondary Context

Involves the aesthetic experience surrounding a work of art.

Cultural Practice

The shared meaning and understanding of art within a cultural context.

Fine Arts

Considered among the supreme cultural achievements of human civilization, often displayed and requiring refinement to appreciate.

Craft

Involves making objects with specific media for utility and aesthetic purpose.

Visual Arts

Any art form that is primarily visual in nature.

Medium-Based Classification

Art forms classified based on the medium used to represent artists’ ideas.

Digital Art

Artworks created utilizing digital technology.

Photojournalism

A form of photography that provides a documentary visual account of specific subjects and events.