CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION
CONTEMPORARY
PHILIPPINE
Module 1
ARTS
LESSON
OBJECTIVES
• Define art and contemporary art;
• Identify various artistic
expressions; and
• Analyze the elements that
constitute description of
contemporary art.
We will be exploring the
LET'S following topics:
Art
APPRECIATE Art VS Craft
ART Contemporary Art
TOGETHER
Forms of Artistic
Expressions
Elements of Contemporary
Art
THE FRUIT GATHERER, 1950 | © FERNANDO AMORSOLO
GRANADEAN ARABESQUE, 1958 | © JOSE JOYA
CARCASS-CORNUCOPIA, 1987 | © AGNES ARELLANO
ARISTOTLE SAID:
Humans have instincts for
imitation and harmony.
These instincts are described as
“lying deep in our nature”.
Humans are the “most imitative
of living creatures”.
Through imitation, humans learn
and experience pleasure.
ART is a human pursuit to
imitate life and represent the
world into something pleasing
or beautiful.
ART is the expression or
application of human creative
skill and imagination,
producing works to be
appreciated for their beauty or
emotional power.
ART VS CRAFT
What's the difference?
CRAFT
It is an activity involving and experience in the creation handmade
tangible objects that fulfil a particular purpose. It is defined as the
production of those objects that has utility for people. The purpose
can be decorative or functional or both, depending on the use.
CRAFT
ART
BASIS FOR COMPARISON ART CRAFT
An unstructured and boundless Craft refers to an activity, which
form of work, that expresses involves creation of tangible
Meaning
emotions, feelings and vision is objects with the use of hands and
called art brain
Based on Creative merit Learned skills and technique
Serves Aesthetic purpose Decorative or functional purpose
Emphasizes Ideas, feelings and visual qualities Right use of tools and materials
Quantification Difficult Easy
Reproducible No Yes
Emergence Heart and soul Mind
Result of Innate talent Skill and experience
CONTEMPORARY ART
It is the art of today, produced by
artists who are living in our time. It
provides opportunities to reflect on
society and the issues that are
important to us and the world.
Visual Art (Picture,
Sculpture, Digital Arts)
FORMS OF Architecture
ARTISTIC
Music
Literature
EXPRESSIONS Cinema
Dance
Theatre
VISUAL ARTS
Arts that are created primarily for visual perception.
Picture
It is a two-dimensional image of various subjects
ranging from real-life images to the visually abstract.
Sculpture
This is a three-dimensional artwork that may be
created using stone, marble wood, metal and
concrete.
VISUAL ARTS
Photography
Photography is the art, application, and practice of
creating durable images by recording light, either
electronically by means of an image sensor, or
chemically by means of a light-sensitive material
such as photographic film.
Digital Art
It is an artistic work or practice that uses digital
technology as part of the creative or presentation
process.
ARCHITECTURE
These are structures that meant to be used as shelter.
The art of Architecture relies on the design and purpose
of the structure. Architecture reflects how we present
ourselves across the earth’s landscape, and, like other
expressive mediums, it changes with styles, technologies
and cultural adaptations.
MUSIC
This art form appeals to the sense of hearing. Music is
composed by combining notes into harmony.
LITERATURE
This art form of language through combined use of
words, creating meaning and experience.
CINEMA
This art form is a technological translation of performing
arts. In films, special effects are utilized to enhance the
storytelling.
DANCE
This is the art form of the human form. The body is used,
mobilized, and choreographed in a specific time and
space.
THEATRE
Theatre is a collaborative art form which combines
words, voice, movement and visual elements to express
meaning.
ELEMENTS OF Subject Matter
CONTEMPORARY Materials
Art Elements and
ARTS Principles
SUBJECT MATTER
It is what you see that is depicted in the artwork.
It may be a human form where the figures are
engaged in an activity, or a combination of
texture and color. It may also be a figure made
PORTAIT OF PAULINE VALENTINE FLORENCE
from found objects put together into a coherent
whole.
BYFERNANDO AMORSOLO, 1960
What is the main figure in the artwork?
How is the main figure placed within the
artistic frame?
How do the other figures in the artwork
relate to the main figure?
MATERIALS
It refers to what the artwork is made of. It can
also be a combination of objects used in the
artwork.
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What are the materials and objects used by
the artist?
BYFERNANDO AMORSOLO, 1960
Do these materials bring out the intended
effect of the artist?
If the artist used other materials, do you think
the same effect will be achieved? Why and
how?
ART ELEMENTS AND
PRINCIPLE
It refers to the physical qualities of the image.
The artist uses colors, lines, spaces, and other
elements to make visual images. These are
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arranged into an organized manner that observes
BYFERNANDO AMORSOLO, 1960 unity, harmony, rhythm or other principles of
design in a creative way.
ART ELEMENTS AND
PRINCIPLE
What are the dominant elements in the
artwork?
How are these used in the artwork?
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How are the line, shape, or volume used
BYFERNANDO AMORSOLO, 1960 within the artistic frame?
How are texture, movement, or space used
within an artistic frame?
What are the unifying features in the artistic
composition?
ANY
QUESTIONS?
THANK YOU!
References:
Sayuno, C. (2019). Contemporary Philippines Arts from the Regions (Second Edition). Diwa Learning Systems Inc.
Ramirez, V. (2019). Contemporary Philippines Arts from the Regions (Kto12 Revised Edition). Vibal Group Inc.
