Arts Appreciation Reviewer

Surrealism

Art movement originating in the early 20th century as a reaction to World War 1 and World War 2, exploring the juxtaposition of unrelated elements to create uncanny and subconscious imagery.

Abstractionism

Art style focusing on the process rather than the art itself, moving away from representation and emphasizing the use of colors, lines, shapes, gestures, and textures.

Pop Art

Art movement reacting against abstractionism, characterized by the representation of abstract concepts, often critiquing and celebrating capitalism simultaneously.

Elements of Art

Fundamental components of art including color, lines, form, texture, and space (negative and positive), influencing the visual appearance and composition of artworks.

Principle of Art

Guidelines in art including balance, emphasis, contrast, repetition, unity, movement, and harmony, ensuring cohesion and visual impact in artworks.

Philosophy of Art

Concept that art serves as a bridge connecting the artist's inner world with the audience's external world, reflecting the artist's soul and emotions.

Painting

Visual art form involving the application of pigments or other mediums to a surface, with different forms such as oil, acrylic, watercolor, pastel, and encaustic, each with unique characteristics and techniques.

Sculpture

Three-dimensional art form involving length, width, and height, with key aspects including three-dimensionality, materials, techniques (carving, modeling, casting, assembling), scale, and types like relief, free-standing, installation, abstract, figurative, and kinetic sculptures.

Literature

Art form with narrative elements, encompassing various types such as epic, sonnet, ode, haiku, prose (fiction, fable, nonfiction, biography, autobiography), and different themes across Philippine literary timelines.

Music

Complex art form beyond organized sound, capable of expressing emotions, thoughts, and ideas transcending cultures, with components like melody, harmony, rhythm, timbre, and genres including classical, jazz, rock, pop, and hip hop/rap.

Blues

Originated in the African American community, characterized by soulful vocals, guitars, harmonica, and influenced by jazz.

Country

Popular in the southern United States, known for narrative storytelling, acoustic guitars, and banjos.

Reggae

Originated in Jamaica, features upbeat rhythms, and often addresses social and political issues.

Folk

Traditional music celebrating cultural diversity, incorporating indigenous instruments and vocals.

Marian Anderson

Known for operas, spiritual performances, and civil rights activism.

Billie Holiday

Renowned songwriter and jazz performer, influential across genres in music delivery.

Ella Fitzgerald

Jazz performer known as the "First Lady of Song" and the "Queen of Jazz."

Aretha Franklin

African American musician, the "Queen of Soul," with record sales exceeding 75 million.

Joni Mitchell

Canadian-American singer-songwriter, a pioneer in choosing folk as her music genre.

Taylor Swift

Pennsylvania-born artist who started songwriting at age 10, known for relatable songwriting and performances in local venues.

Debut Album 2006

Received critical acclaim and success, opening doors for major performances, featured on Billboard 200 and Billboard 100.

Fearless 2008

Swift's second album, marked by major success, Grammy awards, and relatable songwriting.

Speak Now 2010

Addressed criticism by creating original music, notable for the song "Innocent" dedicated to Kanye West, and achieving record-breaking album sales.

Red 2012

Transition album causing confusion among fans, exploring pop and country genres, inspired by a breakup.

1989 2014

Embraced pop music fully, became one of the best-selling albums, won Grammy awards, and faced criticism for racist influences.

Reputation 2017

Utilized rumors for empowerment, reinvented lyrics and sound, achieved massive success with hit singles and music videos.

Lover 2019

Swift's first self-owned album, showcasing a calm and romantic side, released in a short and sweet period.

Folklore 2021

Second self-owned album, followed by "Evermore," a collaboration, marked by mature lyrics.

Fearless (Taylor's Version)

Re-released album due to management pressure, featuring extended versions of songs.

Red (Taylor's Version)

Re-recorded album featuring the 10-minute version of "All Too Well."

Midnight

Swift's 12th album, anticipated release.