Contemporary Arts, Mental Health, and MAPEH Characteristics

This flashcard set covers the definitions of contemporary and emerging arts in Southeast Asia, environmental and biological factors of mental health, and the seven characteristics used to analyze visual and performing arts.

Contemporary Arts

Art forms created in the present time or recently that reflect current issues, technology, and modern lifestyles.

Emerging Arts

New or developing forms of artistic expression gaining attention, often using digital tools, mixed media, or social media platforms.

Cultural Identity

The traditions, beliefs, language, practices, values, and experiences that shape a person or a group.

Diversity

The presence of different cultures, backgrounds, ideas, and ways of expression.

P-pop

A modern Filipino music form enjoyed by young people, categorised as popular music.

Batik

A traditional pattern that inspires modern Indonesian design in contemporary arts.

Mental Health (WHO Definition)

A state of well-being in which every person knows his or her potential and can be productive to the community amid the normal stresses of life.

Biological Factors

Factors affecting mental health including genetic makeup, head injuries, prenatal problems, and infections.

Toxoplasmosis

A parasite infection that can affect the brain, leading to anxiety, depression, poor memory, or mood changes; cats are the definitive host.

Psychological Factors

Factors like psychological trauma or abuse, loss of a loved one, or lack of parental love that affect mental health.

Environmental Factors

External pressures such as job pressure, poverty, stressful environments, social norms, and substance abuse.

Visual Arts

Artworks that are seen with the eyes, including painting, drawing, sculpture, pottery, and weaving.

Performing Arts

Artworks that are performed before an audience, such as dance, music, theater, and singing.

Subject

The main person, object, place, event, or idea shown in an artwork or performance.

Medium

The materials used in visual arts, or the body, voice, and instruments used in performing arts.

Theme

The deeper message or lesson of an artwork or performance, such as love, bravery, or social issues.

Techniques

The specific skills used by artists or performers, like proper breathing, facial expressions, or painting skills.

Process

The steps followed in making an artwork or the preparation and rehearsing before a performance.

Concept

The artist's creative idea, imagination, or unique style that makes the artwork or performance unique.

Practice

The traditional ways art is created, performed, preserved, or shared, usually passed from one generation to another.