L3 - Art Forms sync

Contemporary Art

• Definition: Contemporary art refers to artistic work produced in the late 20th and early 21st centuries, which reflects modern society and cultural issues.

• Nature and Characteristics: Often addresses current events, social issues, and diverse perspectives. It emphasizes experimentation and innovation in form and subject matter.

• Techniques and Practices: Includes a variety of methods such as installation, video art, digital media, and conceptual approaches.

Art Forms

• Expression: Art manifests through a variety of mediums that appeal to the senses, providing visual, tactile, auditory, and olfactory experiences.

• Classification: Art can be classified into several forms based on its medium and the sensory experiences it engages.

Visual Arts

• Definition: Visual arts encompass a vast range of disciplines focused on creating work that is primarily appreciated through sight. It can include:

  • Fine Arts: Focus on aesthetics and beauty.

  • Decorative Arts: Combine beauty with functionality.

  • Contemporary Arts: Reflect modern issues and techniques.

Two-Dimensional Visual Arts

• Disciplines:

  • Painting

  • Drawing

  • Illustrations

  • Photography

  • Graphic Design

Three-Dimensional Visual Arts

• Disciplines:

  • Sculpture

  • Architecture

Painting

• Definition: The act of applying pigments onto a supporting surface.

• Support Bases: Common materials include canvas, paper, wood, and concrete.

Notable Works and Artists

• Harvest Time by Ninoy Lumboy

• Kapit-bisig by Elmer Borlongan

• Ornitoptero by Fernando Zobel

• Paper Moon by Jose Joya

Types of Paintings

• Portrait Painting: Focused on representing a specific individual.

  • Example: Sinulog Dancer by Clint Normandia.

• Still Life Painting: Focuses on inanimate subjects.

  • Example: Work by Menchu Arandilla.

• Landscape Painting: Representation of natural scenery.

• Genre Painting: Depicts scenes of everyday life.

Drawing

• Examples:

  • Traffic Signs in Dusseldorf '82, by Glenn Bautista

  • Conversations by Martina Partosa

Prints and Illustrations

• Illustration: Artwork created by graphite or ink; often used in books and magazines.

• Prints: Reproductions or multiplications of original artworks.

Cultural Significance

• Pilipino Komiks: A historically significant art form popular in the Philippines from 1920-2000, later evolving into graphic novels.

• Jose Rizal: Credited for creating the first comic strip in the Philippines with "Ang Matsing at ang Pagong."

Sculpture

• Definition: A three-dimensional form, which can be representational or abstract.

• Materials: Includes wax, plaster, wood, cement, stone, clay, ceramics, and metals.

Categories of Sculpture

• Freestanding Sculpture: Unattached to any background, allowing space on all sides.

• Relief Sculpture: Projects from a wall or surface, forming part of the background.

Notable Sculptors and Works

• Guillermo Tolentino: Notable for significant historical sculptures, including those of national heroes.

• Ramon Orlina: Known for glass sculptures.

Architecture

• Definition: The art and science of designing buildings and structures; it merges functionality with aesthetics.

• Historical Value: Traditional architectural styles are preserved as part of cultural heritage.

Digital Arts

• Relevance: Encompasses both graphic design and media that involve movement (animations, films).

  • Difference: Graphic art is typically static, while digital art integrates dynamic elements.

Performing Arts

• Theater: Involves live performers in the presence of an audience, emphasizing collaborative creativity.

• Dance: Artistic representation through body movements often accompanied by music or spoken word.

• Heritage Festivals: Events aimed at preserving culture through performance and community engagement.

Music

• Definition: The combinatory art form of sounds that conveys emotion and messages.

• Cultural Impact: Music genres in the Philippines have evolved, influenced by historical regulations and contemporary styles.

Literary Arts

• Definition: The use of language and words to express ideas, emotions, and narratives.

• Forms: Novels, essays, poetry, and any printed or spoken medium that carries meaning.

Culinary Arts

• Focus: The craft of cooking and food presentation, regarded as an art form reflecting culture and creativity.

Conclusion

• The breadth and variety of artistic forms cover a multidimensional landscape. Each art form offers unique perspectives and expressions that contribute to personal and cultural identity.