18 Questions
Which characteristic is NOT associated with Contemporary Art?
Mass Produced
What aspect distinguishes Contemporary Art from Modern Art in historical, stylistic, and cultural terms?
Open to possibilities
Which type of art form integrates various mediums and art forms?
Contemporary Art
What aspect can change the experience of Contemporary Art?
Experiencing it in the forest
Where is it important to know where artists are coming from and the circumstances of making and disseminating their art?
Contemporary Art
Which art style emphasizes audience collaboration and interaction?
Contemporary Art
What is the primary focus of Contemporary Art?
Highlighting beauty and emotional impact
How is Contemporary Art different from Modern Art?
Contemporary Art emphasizes current and new expressions
Which art form was prominent during the American Period in the Philippines?
Public architectural works
What characterized art during the Japanese Period in the Philippines?
Depiction of wartime scenes for propaganda
Which art movement emphasized art as a form of therapy and self-expression?
Social Realism
In what way did Contemporary Art differ from Neoclassic Art?
Neoclassic Art emphasized traditional themes and styles
Which art movement aimed to depict reality as closely as possible and idealize it?
Neoclassic Art
Who is considered the Father of Philippine Modern Art?
Victorio Edades
Which artist is known for producing hard-edged and abstract minimalist style paintings?
Arturo Luz
In Modern Art, what do artists aim to change when compared to Neoclassic Art?
Colors and picture depth
What art movement challenged the Neoclassic style of art that was dominant at that time?
EDADES Modern Art
Which painting by Fernando Amorsolo is an example of Neoclassic Art?
"The Palay Maiden, 1920"
Study Notes
Philippine Art Overview
- Philippine art encompasses various styles, including Art Deco, Modern, Postmodern, Contemporary, Abstract, Neorealist, Surreal, and Expressionist.
- Artistic styles are influenced by cultural background, historical context, and circumstances of creation and dissemination.
Characteristics of Contemporary Art
- Site-specific, meaning it cannot be experienced in the same way if removed from its original exhibit location.
- Process-based, integrating various mediums and art forms.
- Collaborative and interactive, requiring the audience's active input to be complete.
Historical Context of Philippine Art
- Preconquest Period: Characterized by pottery, body adornment, and religious art.
- Spanish Period (1521-1898): Featured landscape, interior, and still-life paintings, as well as pottery, carving, and woodwork.
- American Period (1898-1940): Saw the emergence of modern and conservative art styles.
- Japanese Period (1941-1945): Wartime art was used for propaganda, featuring artists like Amorsolo and Ocampo.
- Postwar Republic (1946-1969): Marked by Modern and conservative abstract art, as well as public art.
- 1970s Contemporary: Characterized by figurative, non-figurative, and multimedia art.
Modern and Contemporary Art
- Modern Art (1880-1960): Challenged traditional styles, focusing on abstract, hard-edged, and minimalist styles.
- Contemporary Art (1960-present): A fluid term that changes depending on the context, open to many possibilities, and often experimental.
Notable Artists
- Victorio Edades: Father of Philippine Modern Art, initiated the EDADES Modern Art movement, challenging Neoclassic styles.
- HR Ocampo: A Modern artist who produced paintings in the 1990s and early 21st century, with a hard-edged and abstract minimalist style.
- Arturo Luz: A National Artist known for his modern and minimalist style.
- Xyca Bacani: A contemporary artist known for her "Man in Stairs" series.
Explore different art movements and styles such as Art Deco, Modern, Postmodern, Contemporary, Abstract, Neorealist, Surreal, Expressionist, Collaborative, Junk/Scrap, Abstract Performance Art, and more. Learn about the cultural influences and backgrounds of artists from various regions like Filipino, Southeast Asian, Islamic, and Philippine Muslim.
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