As you prepare for your upcoming Periodical Exam, I These elements are combined in different ways to come

want to remind you that hard work and dedication up with Integrative Art. Integrative Art employs the use
always pay off. You have learned so much about of different art elements used together in distinct
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions—now different expressions. Thus, it becomes a combination of
is your time to showcase that knowledge with confidence! different art forms for specific groups of viewers.
Integrative art is also a fusion of different art disciplines
Believe in yourself, trust in what you’ve studied, and take using different styles and media in creating art. It can be
your time in answering each question. I know you are all found in different places of the country, usually in urban
capable of achieving great results. Do your best, and make areas where artists have ready access to different art
yourself proud! forms and media.

Wishing you all the best—Good luck!

REVIEWER FOR CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE Various art forms are known from the different regions or
ARTS! island groups of the Philippines; generally, from Luzon,
Visayas and Mindanao. Through these various art forms,
I. CONTEMPORARY ART we tend to picture out the different practices of Filipinos
from the different regions that, when integrated, describe
Contemporary Art is influenced by the economic, social, what the Philippines is.
political and environmental context where the artist is
immersed in. It can be said that Contemporary Art is the ARTWORKS:
artist’s expression of his perception and comprehension of
these contexts. Contemporary Arts in the Philippines is as  The Sketch – Victorio Edades- - Painting
diverse as our people.  Magellans’s Cross – Rauk Agas – Painting
 Salaam (Peace) – Rameer Tawasil – Painting
II. ELEMENTS OF CONTEMPORARY ART  The Bonifacio Monument – Guillermo Tolentino –
Sculpture
1. Appropriation, this relates to the modifications made by  Sandugo (Blood Compact) – Napoleon Abueva –
the artist. Sculpture
2. Hybridity, this refers in the use of different art mediums  Six Ladies in Durian – Kublai Millan – Sculpture
that are put together.  Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) –
3. Technology, its application highlights the creativity of Leandro Locsin – Architecture
the artist.  Saint Andrew the Apostle – Leandro Locsin –
4. Performance, carried out for viewers to experience. Architecture
5. Space, intricate use of space.  Pearl Farm Beach Resort – Francisco Manosa –
Architecture
III. FEATURES OF CONTEMPORARY
 Himala – Ishmael Bernal – Film
PHILIPPINE ART
 Muro – Ami – Marilou Diaz-Abaya – Film
1. Communal nature, as it reflects the relationships build  Mindanao – Brillante Mendoza – Film
around the bonds of community and society.  The Archipelago – Cirilo F. Bautista – Literature
2. Intuitive, as Filipinos are immersed in their  A blade of Fern – Edith Ocampo – Literature
consciousness of themselves, their community and their  I saw the fall of the Philippines – Carlos P.
culture. Romulo – Literature
3. Holistic, as individuals, groups of people and events are  Panhayhay Hin Bungtohanon – Francisco
perceived in their entirety as well as the unitive use of art Alvarado – Literature
materials and forms.  An Higugma – Iluminado Lucente - Literature
4. Creative process, as the artist puts more emphasis on  Dead stars – H.O Santos - Literature
how their artwork was made than on the artwork itself.  Indarapatra at Sulayman – Bartolome Del Valle –
5. Integrative, as it encompasses religious, moral, spiritual, Literature
social, and environmental concerns.
6. Multi-focal, as it considers everything and everyone, the
wide perspective of the artwork as well as both artist and
viewer.