CPAR-Q2-W1-Different-Contemporary-Art-Techniques-and-Performance-Practices-PS

Unit Overview

• Title: Different Contemporary Art Techniques and Performance Practices

• Focus: Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions

Learning Targets

• At the end of this unit, the learners should be able to:

  • Identify contemporary practices in creating art.

  • Describe traditional and nontraditional materials used by contemporary Filipino artists.

  • Identify the different materials and techniques used in art.

Values and Attitudes

• Recognize various techniques of artists in different art forms.

• Justify the use of certain materials and the application of certain techniques in different art forms.

• Create an improvised artwork using available materials.

Lesson 1: Materials in Contemporary Arts

• Introduction: Understanding materials used in contemporary art

Art Is Everywhere

• Definition of Art Materials:

  • Physical components artists use to create artwork

  • Serve as the interface between the audience and the artist's message

• Traditional Use:

  • Literary artists used paper and pen

  • Visual artists used paint and canvas

  • Musicians used musical instruments and sheet music

Art Lens

• Role of Materials:

  • Make visual art understandable to the audience

  • Transform abstract ideas, emotions, and expressions into tangible forms

  • Provide clarity to the message conveyed in the artwork

Materials in Contemporary Arts

• Definition of Media:

  • More than physical elements; embody ideas and knowledge from diverse peoples and places

• Function of Material Elements:

  • Effectively translate information into accessible and meaningful forms for the audience

Found Objects

• Definition: Random objects discovered by chance and incorporated into art

  • Indicate significant role as community resources in artwork creation

• Examples of Local Materials:

  • Bamboo commonly used in local artworks

  • Local refers to the artist's personal context or location

Critical and Practical Arts Research (CPAR)

• Overview:

  • Involves in-depth research and critical analysis of artistic elements like materials, techniques, and processes

  • Encourages exploration of practical and theoretical aspects of art

Case Studies of Contemporary Artists

Diokno Pasilan

• Performance:

  • Advocated for environmental awareness at the Beach International Environmental Art Festival in Bicol Region

• Use of Bamboo:

  • Readily available material in Bagasbas communities, especially among fisherfolk

  • Supported by local communities for site-specific performances and artworks

Agnes Locsin

• Technique:

  • Used modern dance to reinterpret aspects of the Moriones Holy Festival of Marinduque

• Performance:

  • Moriones performed in France featuring male dancers moving to “Serra Pelada” by composer Philip Glass

  • Costumes reinterpreted the traditional narrative without full masks, breastplates, or weapons

Cultural Reflections in Materials

• Importance:

  • Materials reflect culture and tradition and execute art forms like dance

• Example: Philippine folk dance Tinikling

  • Specific materials: bamboo poles, traditional outfits (barong Tagalog for males and balintawak for females)

  • Performed barefoot to showcase Filipino culture

Conclusion

• Understanding materials in art enhances appreciation of cultural richness and artistic expression

• Encouraging creativity through improvisation using available resources can cultivate artistic skills in students.