Art and Artists in the Philippines
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Who is known as the 'Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture'?

  • Napoleon Abueva (correct)
  • Vincent Manansala
  • Cesar Legaspi
  • Ang Kiukok

What does the Philippine Art Gallery believe should support local art?

Support should come from ourselves.

Cubism is a movement that originated in the 21st century.

False (B)

The style introduced during this period that shows fragmented figures is called __________.

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Match the following cubist artists with their notable contributions:

<p>Vincent Manansala = Cubist Painter Romeo Tabuena = Cubist Painter Cesar Legaspi = Cubist Painter Ang Kiukok = Expressionist Cubistic Style</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the primary purpose of art?

<p>To communicate thoughts and emotions (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who designed the Manila Metropolitan Theater?

<p>Juan M. Arellano</p> Signup and view all the answers

Art is necessary for humans to survive.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

The two main categories of visual arts are _____ arts and decorative arts.

<p>fine</p> Signup and view all the answers

Match the following artists with their notable achievements:

<p>Galo B. Ocampo = Notable artist of the 20th century Carlos V. Francisco = National Artist, 1973 Vicente Manansala = National Artist, 1981 Hernando R. Ocampo = National Artist, 1991</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following is NOT typically considered fine arts?

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Victorio Edades was known for using bright and cheerful colors in his paintings.

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Contemporary art forms include avant-garde or _____ styles and techniques.

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What is the primary audience for children's theater?

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Folk dance refers only to modern dances created in urban areas.

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What is an example of a performance that involves both music and dance in its rituals?

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The National Artist of the Philippines is recognized by a _______ Proclamation.

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Match the following types of dance with their descriptions:

<p>Street Dance = Dances developing organically within a community Folk Dance = Traditional dances of various cultural groups Children's Theater = Plays performed by or for children Indigenous Theatre = Rituals often led by a priest or priestess</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which of the following disciplines is NOT part of theater as an art form?

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The criteria for the National Artist title involves recommendations from the Cultural Center of the Philippines only.

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What are the two main organizations involved in the selection of the National Artist in the Philippines?

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Which artist is known for large-scale relief and free-standing sculptures?

<p>Impy Pilapil (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Filipino Struggles through History is a painting by Japs Antido.

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What themes are central to Impy Pilapil's art?

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The majority of contemporary art produced in the Philippines consists of paintings, sculpture, drawings, and _____ .

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Match the following artists with their notable works or themes:

<p>Carlos 'Botong' Francisco = Filipino Struggles through History Emmanuel Torres = Large-scale sculptures Japs Antido = Courier Express Napoleon Abueva = Monumental art commissions</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which artist is synonymous with monumental art commissions?

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What type of sculpture is characterized by being raised independently and observable from all perspectives?

<p>Free-standing Sculpture (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Paintings are defined as three-dimensional artistic expressions on a flat surface.

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A bas-relief sculpture is significantly raised from the background.

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Name one way that images can be made in painting.

<p>Applying pigment with a brush.</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two traditional categories of sculpture mentioned?

<p>Free-standing and relief</p> Signup and view all the answers

Pottery involves making pots and other wares using __________.

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Match the following types of relief sculptures to their descriptions:

<p>Bas-relief = Slightly protruding from background High-relief = Prominently raised</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which contemporary art form involves combining printed images with other flat media?

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The Lavandera Series is a work created by Fernando Amorsolo.

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What are the two techniques mentioned for creating relief sculptures?

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Which artist founded the Art Association of the Philippines?

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Victorio Edades was known for his work in abstractionism.

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Name one visual art form that is included in the definition of visual arts.

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Match the following artists with their notable contributions to visual arts:

<p>Hernando Ocampo = Known for abstractionism Diosdado Lorenzo = Studied abroad and influenced modern art Arturo Luz = Prominent abstractionist Jose Joya = Influential in modern art movement</p> Signup and view all the answers

What major shift occurred in the context of Filipino visual arts during the American period?

<p>Focus on urban themes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

_____ Abueva is famous for his modern sculpture work.

<p>Napoleon</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Philippine Art Gallery was established to advance the interests of those who work in the visual arts.

<p>False (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Who were some of the significant artists that studied abroad and influenced art in the Philippines?

<p>Juan Arellano, Diosdado Lorenzo, Victorio Edades</p> Signup and view all the answers

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Free-standing sculpture

A sculpture that is independent and can be viewed from all angles.

Relief sculpture

A sculpture that is attached to a background, either slightly or prominently raised.

Bas-relief

A type of relief sculpture where the figures are only slightly raised from the background.

High-relief

A type of relief sculpture where the figures are prominently raised from the background.

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Pottery

The craft of making pots and wares from clay or mud, a form of decorative art.

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Collage

An art technique that combines printed images and flat media pasted on a surface.

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Lorenzo sculptures

Sculptures traditionally categorized into free-standing and relief forms.

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Decorative arts

Art forms focused on design and beauty in functional items like pottery and crafts.

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Children’s Theater

Plays performed by children or for a child audience, aiming to educate and inspire.

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Folk Dance

Traditional dances performed by various cultural groups in a region.

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Street Dance

Vernacular dances developed organically within communities, often in informal settings.

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Theater

An art form that combines literature, visual arts, music, and dance, reflecting cultural heritage.

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Indigenous Theater

Theater that uses rituals and is often accompanied by music and dance.

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National Artist (Philippines)

Title given to deserving individuals recommended by cultural institutions for excellence in arts.

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Cultural Center of the Philippines

Institution responsible for recommending National Artists and promoting Filipino culture.

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Broad Criteria for National Artist

Standards set by cultural institutions for recognizing outstanding contributions to the arts.

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Philippine Art Gallery

A gallery that promotes local art and artists in the Philippines since 1950.

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Cubism

An early 20th-century art movement characterized by fragmented figures and abstract structures.

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Expressionist Cubism

A style combining cubism with emotional expression, as seen in works by Ang Kiukok.

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Napoleon Abueva

Recognized as the 'Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture' and a National Artist for Visual Arts.

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Cubist Artists

Prominent artists like Vincent Manansala, Romeo Tabuena, and Cesar Legaspi who contributed to cubism.

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Emmanuel Torres

An artist known for large-scale relief and free-standing sculptures.

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Nick Joaquin

A prominent figure in the Philippine literary arts, often recognized for his storytelling.

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Impy Pilapil

An artist whose work reflects themes of solace, tranquility, and the spirit.

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Daisy Avellana

An influential Filipino actress and director in theater and film.

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Leandro Locsin

A noted architect and artist known for his modernist style in Philippine structures.

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Lucrecia Kasilag

A prominent composer and musician recognized for her contributions to Philippine music.

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Paintings and Illustrations

Two-dimensional art forms that express artistic ideas on flat surfaces.

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Visual Arts

Art forms such as ceramics, painting, sculpture, photography, and more.

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Modern Art

A style of visual arts focusing on new concepts post-World War II.

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Abstractionists

Artists who create works that do not attempt to represent reality directly.

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Art Association of the Philippines

Founded in 1948, promotes interests of visual arts practitioners in the Philippines.

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Cesar Legaspi

A Filipino artist, recognized as a National Artist in 1990 for his contributions to visual arts.

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Influence of Studying Abroad

Filipino artists who studied abroad brought back modern art concepts to the Philippines.

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Post-War Art Themes

Artworks reflecting social issues and economic challenges after WWII.

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What is Art?

Art is a tool for communication, expressing thoughts and emotions.

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Purpose of Creating Art

Art is not necessary for survival but fulfills emotional and cultural needs.

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Fine Arts

Artworks that emphasize beauty and aesthetics like drawing and painting.

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Contemporary Art Forms

Recently developed art styles that are experimental or avant-garde.

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Victorio Edades

An artist known for depicting life of laborers using dark hues.

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Juan M. Arellano

Filipino architect who designed the Manila Metropolitan Theater in Art Deco style.

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Study Notes

What is Art?

  • Art is a tool for communication expressing thoughts, emotions, and aspirations.
  • Art allows us to learn about artists and the regions they represent.
  • Art is not essential for survival, unlike food and shelter.
  • Visual arts, including fine arts (drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, graphic art, calligraphy, and architecture) and decorative arts (textile art, glassware, jewelry, furniture, earthenware, metal craft, interior design), are appreciated visually.
  • Contemporary art forms are innovative and experimental.

Art in the Philippines

  • Filipino architect Juan M. Arellano designed the Manila Metropolitan Theater, a building in Art Deco style.
  • Victorio Edades' paintings showcased the lives of laborers and the lower class in a distinctive style.
  • 13 modernists (e.g., Carlos V. Francisco, Galo B. Ocampo, Vicente Manansala, Hernando R. Ocampo) contributed to art.
  • Filipino artists like Juan Arellano, Diosdado Lorenzo, and Victorio Edades influenced modern art in the Philippines.
  • Visual arts forms from the Philippines include various mediums such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, etc. Focusing on the creations of visual works mostly.
  • Philippine art shifted from rural themes to urban-centric narratives after the WWII, reflecting social and economic issues.

Contemporary Art Forms

  • Visual Arts (e.g., paintings, sculpture, drawings) are the predominant contemporary art forms in the Philippines.
  • Performance art combines visual and performing elements, like the use of the artist's body itself.
  • Music encompasses ballads, chamber music, and choral music, and often features traditional ballads reflecting regional and ethnic variations.
  • Performing arts like theater, focusing on various styles and mediums, are prominent.
  • Opera combines music and theater through a combination of elements including song, song/dance, music/dance, and theatrical direction.

Other Important Considerations

  • The Art Association of the Philippines (1948) promotes Philippine visual arts.
  • The Philippine Art Gallery (1950) supports local artists.
  • Various styles and media are used in art, such as Cubism.
  • Artists explored the use of glass and indigenous materials and themes in sculptures.
  • Contemporary artistic expression reflects cultural and social themes.
  • Different artistic genres emerged.
  • Religious, portrait, still life, and landscape themes are represented.
  • Sculptures can be free-standing or relief-style.
  • Decorative arts like pottery, carving, weaving, and metalwork show traditional craftsmanship.
  • Many contemporary art forms, like collage and assemblage, are part of contemporary art.
  • Performance art uses the artist's body and performance as medium
  • Performing arts includes theater and music
  • Art styles and themes reflect historical influences.

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