Contemporary Arts in the Philippines Reviewer

A vocabulary practice set covering contemporary Philippine art forms, key movements, National Artists, and GAMABA awardees based on the First Quarter Test Reviewer.

Contemporary

Derived from the Latin prefix con, which means “together” or “with”, plus tempus, which means “time”.

Visual Arts

Artwork, such as painting, photography, or sculpture, that appeals primarily to the visual sense and typically exists in permanent form.

Victorio Edades

The Father of Modern Phil. Painting who used dull and dark hues in his works like Sketch.

Proletarian Art

Art which depicts the life after the war, social issues and economic problems.

Paris Cubism

A kind of cubism showing fragmented figures in larger planes, color, harmonies and textures.

Abstract Art

Art that does not attempt to represent an accurate depiction of a visual reality but instead uses shapes, colours, forms and gestural marks to achieve its effect.

Napoleon Abueva

The Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture who utilized materials like wood, metal, and stones.

Fernando C. Amorsolo

The first National Artist and “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art” known for Dalagang Bukid.

Magic Realism

A style in painting showing minute details of the subjects and highlighting their texture and color.

Genre Painting

A style showing the lives of townfolks, legends, and traditions in the Philippine contemporary period.

Surrealism

An art movement that explored the world of dreams.

“Bagay” Movement

A kind of poetry which uses colloquial language and is built on concrete images to describe experiences.

OPM

A kind of music purely Filipino that is composed and sung by Filipino composers and singers.

Alternative Music

A type of music influenced by folk balladeers that sprouted out of protest and included themes like Filipino values and political concerns.

Bodabil

A stage show introduced by the Americans composed of songs, dances, and skits.

Psychological Realism

A theatrical style that deals with the problems of individuals.

Social Realism

A theatrical style that deals with the problems of individuals considering their society.

Dula-dula

A short drama-poem that emerged in various theater forms.

Modern Dance

A revolutionary dance form that does not conform to the rules of classical ballet.

Tsalet

A type of house on stilts with a front porch made of wood and concrete developed during the American Period.

Jose Nepomuceno

The person tagged as the “Father of Philippine Movies” who produced Dalagang Bukid.

Order of the National Artist Award

Also known as Orden ng pambansang alagad ng sining, established on April 27, 1972 under proclamation no. 1001.

Guillermo E. Tolentino

National Artist for Visual Arts known for designing the UP Oblation and the seal of the Republic of the Philippines.

Genesis

The abstract masterpiece by Hernando R. Ocampo used as the basis for the CCP Main Theater curtain design.

Abdulmari Asia Imao

A National Artist who articulated Philippine Muslim culture through indigenous motifs like the sarimanok and naga.

Jose T. Joya

A National Artist known for pioneering abstract expressionism and gestural paintings in the Philippines.

Levi Celerio

A National Artist for Music who was included in the Guinness Book of World Records for making music using a leaf.

Andrea Veneracion

The founder of the world-renowned choral group, The Philippine Madrigal Singers.

Atang Dela Rama

Known as the Queen of Kundiman and National Artist for Theater and Music.

Lamberto V. Avellana

Known as “The Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies” and the first National Artist for Film.

Ishmael Bernal

Known as “The Genius of Philippine Cinema” and the director of the movie Himala.

Francisca Reyes Aquino

The Folk Dance Pioneer and “Mother of Filipino Dances”.

Leonor O. Goquingco

The “Mother of Philippine Theater Dance” and the first Filipino to choreograph ballet.

Pablo S. Antonio

A pioneer in modern Philippine architecture whose works prioritized function over elegance.

Leandro V. Locsin

An architect known for themes of floating volume and the design of the Istana Nurul Iman.

Ildefonso P. Santos

The Father of Philippine Landscape Architecture who designed the Makati Commercial Center and Rizal Park.

Ramon Valera

The Father of Philippine Fashion who introduced the one-piece terno fastened with a zipper.

Doveglion

The pseudonym of Jose Garcia Villa, which stands for Dove, eagle and lion.

Carlos P. Romulo

The only Asian awardee of the Pulitzer Prize in journalism and the first Asian President of the UN General Assembly.

Ambahan

A kind of poem consisting of seven-syllable lines containing messages of love and friendship popularized by Ginaw Bilog.

Kutyapi

A technically demanding two-stringed plucked lute masterfully played by Samaon Sulaiman.

Tnalak

A kind of fabric made of fine abaca fibers weaved with designs reflecting T'boli tradition.

Tabungaw

A vegetable crop that can be made into a hat, as practiced by Teofilo Garcia.