Contemporary Arts(VISUAL)

Contemporary Arts

  • offshoot if social realism brought about by Martial Law.

  • art became an expression of people’s aspirations for a just, free, and sovereign society.

Contemporary Arts in the Philippines Emerged Due to These Factors

  1. the return of democracy under the Aquino government

  2. improved economic and political environment in the country

Functions of Contemporary arts

  1. for pleasure

  2. as profession

  3. as commentary

  4. in spirituality

  5. as remembrance 

  6. for persuasion

  7. for self expression

Visual Arts

  • a term used to describe a wide array of artistic disciplines that are appreciated primarily through sight.

Fine Arts

  • artworks we readily associate with art

  • drawing

  • painting 

  • sculpture

  • print

  • calligraphy

  • graphic art

  • architecture

Decorative Arts

  • decorative crafts

  • artworks that are both pleasing and functional

  • many artists in the west considered decorative arts as a lower version or art.

  • textile art

  • glassware

  • jewelry

  • furniture

  • earthenware

  • metal craft

  • interior design