Lesson 5-Artists and Artisans

Page 1: Artists and Artisans

• Metchili Nacional-Figura

Page 2: Learning Outcomes

• By the end of the lesson, students should be able to:

  1. Identify the differences between artists and artisans.

  2. Recognize and critically discuss the function of state sponsorship in arts and culture, focusing on the National Artists Award and the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (GAMABA).

  3. Identify and define various individuals and groups involved in art and culture.

  4. Classify the practices of artists based on form, medium, and technique.

Page 3: The Artisan and the Guilds

Page 4: Artisan

• Definition: A worker who practices a trade or craft.

• Synonymous with "craftsman."

• Guilds: Artisans organized into guilds during the Middle Ages, specializing in trades such as:

  • Shoemaking

  • Textile and glass making

  • Carpentry

  • Carving

  • Masonry

  • Armoring

  • Weapons making

Page 5: Artisan Definition (Continued)

• A manual worker who creates items by hand, combining skill, experience, and talent to produce beautiful yet functional crafts.

Page 6: Guild

• Definition: A social fellowship or association governed by specific rules, customs, rights, and responsibilities.

Page 7: The Artist and His Studio

Page 8: Artists

• General Definition: Practitioners of art (e.g., painters, sculptors, choreographers, dancers, writers, poets, musicians).

• Function: Artists create indirectly functional arts with aesthetic value to provoke thoughts, ideas, and emotions.

• Products: Examples include paintings, sculptures, dances, music, and literary pieces.

Page 9: Artist Characteristics

• Dedicated to creating visually pleasing works for enjoyment and appreciation, often lacking functional value.

• Focus is primarily on the aesthetic aspect of art creation.

Page 10: Pivotal Developments in Art

1. Transformation from craftsman to artist.

2. Growth of secular art patronage alongside religious artworks.

3. Emphasis on cognition, will, and individuality in art.

4. Emergence of the artist's workspace known as the studio.

Page 11: Characteristics of an Artist vs. Artisan

Artistic Value

• Artist: Objects with clear artistic value.

• Artisan: Objects with artistic value.

Functional Value

• Artist: Objects generally lack functional value.

• Artisan: Objects serve functional purposes.

Object Value

• Artist: Objects appreciated for aesthetics.

• Artisan: Objects may have utilitarian focus but also possess aesthetic attributes.

Page 12: Other Players in the World of Art

Page 13: Artworld

• Definition: A network of individuals involved in production, commissioning, preservation, promotion, criticism, and sale of art.

Page 14: Players in the Marketplace

Curator

• Responsibilities: Care and supervision of museum collections, acquiring new items, conducting research on existing artifacts.

Types of Curators:

a. Institutional Curators: Affiliated with museums and galleries. b. Independent Curators: Work across various projects and art spaces.

Page 15: Curators (Continued)

Page 16: Art Buyer

• Role: Assess and survey artwork for collectors, manage sales on behalf of buyers who may prefer anonymity.

Page 17: Collectors

• Definition: Individuals who appreciate art, understand its market, and influence artists' careers, often through donations and support for museums.

Page 18: Reasons for Buying Art

1. Appreciation and enjoyment.

2. Educational and scholarship opportunities.

3. Safeguarding for future generations.

4. Investment purposes.

5. Expression of lifestyle or way of life.

Page 19: Art Dealers

• Role: Involved in distribution and circulation of artworks via sales, galleries, and auction houses.

Page 20: Main Institutions for Artwork

1. Museums: Educational institutions displaying art but not involved in sales.

2. Galleries: Private enterprises curating exhibits and selling artworks.

Page 21: Museums

• Purpose: Display art for public education and appreciation without commercial involvement.

Page 22: Galleries

• Definition: Commercial enterprises that curate exhibitions and sell artworks.

Page 23: Production Process

Three Stages of the Creative Process

1. Preproduction

2. Production

3. Postproduction

Page 24: Preproduction

• Description: Involves exposure, research, and ideation prior to creating the artwork.

Page 25: Production

• Description: Execution of art in various forms including painting, sculpture, dance, photography, and music composition.

Page 26: Postproduction

• Activity: Determining how finished artwork will be circulated or retained by the artist.

Page 27: Medium

• Definition: Materials used to convey concepts, ideas, or messages in artwork.

Page 28: Technique

• Definition: Method used to manipulate the medium to complete the artwork.

Page 29: Engagement with Art

Opportunities for Art Engagement

1. Exhibitions

2. Classroom instructions

3. Studio visits

4. Lectures

5. Workshops

6. Auction sales

7. Art fairs

8. Publications

Page 30: Awards and Citations

Major Awards for Artists in the Philippines

1. Orden ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining (National Artists Award)

• Highest recognition for Filipino contributions to arts.

Page 31: National Artists Award (Continued)

• The award represents the highest national recognition given for significant contributions to the Filipino arts.

Page 32: First Awardee

• Fernando Amorsolo:

  1. First recipient in 1972.

  2. Recognized as the Grand Old Man of Philippine Art and a National Artist for Visual Arts.

Page 33: Honours and Privileges

• Benefits for awardees include:

  1. Rank and title from the President of the Philippines.

  2. Medallion and citation during conferment.

  3. Cash awards and benefits such as pension, medical support, and life insurance.

  4. State funeral with burial at Heroes' Cemetery.

  5. Recognition at national functions and cultural events.

Page 34: Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (National Living Treasures Award)

• Established in 1992 under Republic Act No. 7335, supervised by the NCCA.

Page 35: First Recipients of GAMABA

• 1993 awardees:

  1. Ginaw Bilog - Master of Ambahan poetry.

  2. Masino Intaray - Master of traditional instruments in Palawan.

  3. Samaon Sulaiman - Master of kutyapi and other musical instruments.

Page 36: Incentives for GAMABA Awardees

• Benefits include:

  1. Gold medallion.

  2. P 100,000 initial grant and P 14,000 monthly stipend.

  3. Medical benefits up to P 750,000.

  4. Funeral assistance for National Living Treasures.

Page 37: Inspirational Quote

• "You are not here merely to make a living. You are here in order to enable the world to live more amply, with greater vision, and with a finer spirit of hope and achievement..." - Woodrow Wilson, 1913.

Page 38: References

• Comprehensive citations for sources including definitions, insights on roles in art, and distinctions between galleries and museums.

Page 39: Additional References

• Further sources discussing curatorial roles and guilds' historical context in art.