Contemporary Philippine Arts in the Regions (CONART) - Chapters 1-3

Flashcards covering the definition of contemporary art, its historical legacy, Philippine artistic developments from Martial Law to the present, and the various disciplines, contexts, and styles within the field.

Contemporary

Derived from the Latin words "con" (together/with) and "tempus" (time), meaning "with time" or existing in the same time.

Contemporary Art (General Reference)

Art being created now; a catch-all phrase for the art of recent times and today.

Chronological View

A perspective defining contemporary art as art produced in our lifetime or era; it is considered vague because the "present" is constantly changing.

Historical View

A perspective treating contemporary art as a specific period in art history that follows the end of modernism and is often linked with postmodern art.

Modernism

An era (1860s to late 1960s) and movement that marked a radical break from traditional ideas, emphasizing innovation, experimentation, and the rejection of established norms.

Social Realism

An art movement that exposes the real conditions of society to transform it; it emerged in the Philippines as a form of resistance during Martial Law.

Appropriation

The practice of using existing images or artworks (from media, ads, or art history) and combining them into new works to create fresh meanings or social commentary.

Shoal

A boat-shaped installation created by artist Tence Ruiz, inspired by religion, WWII history, and the West Philippine Sea.

Local Heritage

Objects (buildings, art) and practices (traditions, festivals) passed from one generation to another that preserve cultural identity.

Persuasive Art

Art used to influence thoughts and actions, commonly found in politics, advertising, public monuments, and media.

Context

The network of conditions—historical, political, social, or religious—that locate a place in a particular history and deepen the understanding of an artwork.

Primary Context

The artist-based factors surrounding an artwork, including the artist's attitudes, beliefs, values, education, biography, and intentions.

Secondary Context

The external factors surrounding an artwork, such as its function, socio-political and economic structures, climate, and geography.

Art World

A socio-economic network of institutions (schools, museums, galleries) and people involved in the production, sale, and consumption of art.

Art Criticism

The discipline of describing, analyzing, interpreting, and evaluating art to understand responses and value beyond personal likes or dislikes.

Aesthetics

A branch of philosophy focused on the study of beauty and value in art, helping to understand what makes art meaningful.

Imitationalism

An aesthetic theory asserting that art should imitate real life, with a primary focus on realism.

Formalism

An aesthetic theory focusing on the composition and design of an artwork, emphasizing the elements and principles of art.

Emotionalism

An aesthetic theory emphasizing that art must evoke an emotional response or feeling in the viewer.

Iconography

A method in art history focused on identifying and analyzing the meaning of symbols and icons within an artwork.

Provenance

The history of ownership of an artwork, used as a method of research in art history.

White Cube

A gallery concept using plain, white walls to focus attention on the artwork, though critics argue it disconnects art from its real-life context.

Curator

A person who organizes exhibition spaces, selects and arranges artworks, and provides an interpretation framework for the audience.

Fine Arts

Art forms traditionally considered refined and of high cultural achievement, including painting, sculpture, and architecture.

Popular Art

Accessible, commercial art from popular culture that appeals to mass audiences, such as comics, advertising, and video games.

Craft

An art category focused on making functional and aesthetic objects, such as ceramics, jewelry, and weaving.

Installation Art

Mixed-media artwork set in a specific space that is often temporary and designed for audience interaction and immersion.

Postmodernism

A style in contemporary art characterized by pluralism, the mixing of old and new, and the use of mash-ups, remixing, and nostalgia.

Neo-Realism (Philippine Style)

A style rooted in Victorio Edades' influence and Cubism, breaking objects into geometric shapes and focusing on everyday Filipino life.

Conceptual Art

An art movement where the underlying idea or concept is more important than the physical appearance or visual form.

Roberto Chabet

The artist recognized as the father of Philippine conceptual art, known for experimentation and installation art.

Binakul

A traditional Ilocano textile pattern that creates an optical illusion (Op Art effect), representing the rhythm and energy of nature.