Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions (CPAR) Introductory Concepts

Vocabulary terms and definitions from the lecture notes on Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions (CPAR), covering art forms, functions, and styles.

Art

Expression of someone’s creativity through various techniques.

Artist

A person who creates art.

Contemporary Art

The most recent part of the modern, often made with non-traditional materials and meaning "of our time."

Music

Art form that appeals to the sense of hearing.

Literature

Art form of language through combined words, creating meaning and experience.

Theater

Performance-based art involving a dramatic text performed on stage by actors; a combination of dance and music.

Film

Technological translation of theater where special effects are used to enhance storytelling.

Dance

Uses the body, mobilized and choreographed in a specific time form and space.

Architecture

Structure meant to be used as a shelter.

Visual Arts

Art forms such as painting, photography, and sculpture that are pleasing to the eyes.

Mimesis

Refers to how art and literature reflect, interpret, and recreate the real world and human experiences instead of being an exact duplicate.

Relationship-building

Subject matter in which art builds relationships with people and social capital.

Aesthetic Value

The capacity of art to elicit a sense of pleasure in the viewer.

Civil Art

Art form used by engineers including city or town planning, maintenance, and beautification.

Commercial Art

Art that promotes advertising, marketing, branding, and product promotion.

Graphic Arts

Two-dimensional visual art forms on flat surfaces that deal with line, typography, layout, and image creation.

Agricultural Arts

Form of art promoting efficient, sustainable, and aesthetically designed agricultural practices and products.

Business Art

Art related to merchandising, accounting, and salesmanship.

Fishery Art

Art promoting the development, management, and marketing of fishery products and resources.

Medical and Clinical Art

Art promoting healthcare through accurate medical illustrations, patient education, and clinical visualization.

Major Art

A classification of art that is Fine or Aesthetic.

Minor Art

Utilitarian or practical art forms made to be used, such as shell craft or bamboo craft.

Medium

Materials used by the artists.

Technique

The way artists use and manipulate materials to achieve his/her desired formal effect.

Abstract Expressionism

A style of abstraction with no definite size, shape, and structure.

Kinetic Arts

Art forms focused on movement or motion.

Optical Arts

Art that shows optical illusions.

Performance Art

The use of a variety of media and the human body to execute an artistic, theatrical expression.

Environmental Art

The creation of space, such as a landscape, using materials from the environment like stones, tree branches, and flowers.

Feminist Art

Art that tackles issues of identity, sexuality, gender roles, and equality.

Minimalism

Art with a pre-fabricated look, free of details, and often with a flat surface.

Video Art

Art consisting of images recorded through video and viewed through a TV or screen.

Graffiti Art

Art done hastily on a wall and other surfaces.

Postmodern Art

Art where the idea is often expressed through a mix of materials, such as found objects welded together.

Body Art

Art forms involving tattoos and piercings that can be painted or clothed.

Digital Art

The use of a computer as an aid in creating various images or designs.