L3 - Art Forms

DEFINITION

• Definition of arts:

  • The nature and characteristics that define artistic disciplines.

  • Techniques and practices utilized in creating arts.

ART FORMS

• Art forms refer to the various ways art is expressed to the public and perceived through the senses.

TYPES OF ART FORMS

• Visual Arts: Includes illustrations, prints, paintings, sculptures, graphics, architecture.

• Audio Arts: Encompasses music and chants.

• Audio-Visual: Includes cinema, broadcasts, and viral content.

• Performance Arts: Covers theatre, dance, and martial arts.

• Olfactory and Taste: Related to culinary arts.

• Touch/Utility: Includes crafts, fashion, and design.

• Literary Arts: Comprises novels, essays, and poetry.

VISUAL ARTS

• Visual arts cover a wide range of artistic disciplines primarily appreciated through sight.

  • Includes fine arts, decorative arts, and contemporary arts.

SUBCATEGORIES OF VISUAL ARTS

• Two Dimensional:

  • Painting

  • Drawing

  • Illustrations

  • Photography

  • Graphic Design

• Three Dimensional:

  • Sculpture

  • Architecture

VISUAL ART: PAINTING

• Definition:

  • Painting involves applying and composing pigments on a support base.

  • Commonly used materials include canvas, paper, wood, and concrete for the support.

EXAMPLES OF PAINTING

• Notable works:

  • "Harvest Time" by Ninoy Lumboy

  • "Kapit-bisig" by Elmer Borlongan

  • "Ornitoptero" by Fernando Zobel

  • "Paper Moon" by Jose Joya

TYPES OF PAINTING

• Portrait Painting: Capture of a specific subject’s likeness.

  • Example: "Sinulog Dancer" by Clint Normandia.

• Still Life: Artistic representation of inanimate subject matter.

  • Example: Work by Menchu Arandilla.

• Landscape Painting: Depicts outdoor scenery.

  • Example: Works by Gene de Loyola.

• Genre Painting: Depicts everyday life scenes.

  • Example: Work by Fernando Amorsolo.

VISUAL ARTS: DRAWING

• Drawing involves the use of various techniques and mediums to create art, such as pencils, charcoal, or ink.

  • Examples: "Traffic Signs in Dusseldorf '82" by Glenn Bautista, and "Conversations" by Martina Partosa.

VISUAL ARTS: PRINTS AND ILLUSTRATIONS

• Illustration: Picture or diagram produced by various media.

• Print: Reproduction of an artwork.

  • Example: Pilipino Komiks, a popular art form from 1920-2000 that evolved into graphic novels.

• Notable figure: Tony Velasquez, known as the Father of Philippine Comics, created "Ang mga Kabalbalan ni Kenkoy".

• Fun fact: Jose Rizal created the first comic strip in the Philippines titled "Ang Matsing at ang Pagong".

VISUAL ARTS: SCULPTURE

• Sculpture can be both representational and abstract, crafted from diverse materials like wax, plaster, wood, or metal.

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

  • Relief Sculpture: Projects from a background surface and is integrated into it.

• Historical piece: Kinari sculpture from the Surigao treasures.

VISUAL ARTS: DIGITAL ART

• Digital art involves the use of computer technologies for art creation. Examples include vector art and photo manipulation.

• Significant contributors include artists like Vincent Rhafael Aseo and Elmer Borlongan.

ARCHITECTURE

• Defined as both an art and a science focused on designing buildings and structures. Historical architectural styles are preserved and valued.

  • Examples: Baroque churches such as Paoay Church and San Agustin Church.

PERFORMING ARTS

• Performing arts encompass various art forms involving live performances, typically on a stage.

  • Dance: Interpreted through body movements representing artistic expression.

MUSICAL ARTS

• Music appeals to the sense of hearing through composed notes and harmonies. Original Pilipino Music became recognized in the 1970s.

  • Notable artist: Up Dharma Down with popular songs listed.

LITERARY ARTS

• Literary arts utilize language to create meaning through words, encompassing various forms like poetry, novels, and essays.