Comparison of Western and Filipino Concepts of Art

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Who is considered the Father of Philippine Painting?

Damian Domingo

What style did Damian Domingo use in painting albums of people wearing their daily costumes?

Miniaturismo

Which organization was Damian Domingo associated with as his patron saint?

Sociedad Economica de los Amigos del Pais

What was Juan Luna's educational background?

Bachelor of Arts Degree from Ateneo Municipal de Manila

What did Damian Domingo envision for art in the Philippines?

To make art more accessible to Filipinos

In which year did Damian Domingo establish the first Art School in the Philippines?

1821

During the Medieval period, what view was predominant?

Theocentric View

Which perspective emphasized that 'Nothing is more wonderful than man'?

Anthropocentric View

What characterized the Modern era's outlook towards humanity's place?

Scientific-Technocentric View

Which view sees 'Man as a piece of everything'?

Eclectic View

According to Protagoras, what is the measure of all things?

Man

Which ancient philosopher urged individuals to 'Know thyself'?

Socrates

Which type of art in Western civilization is primarily concerned with functionality and usefulness of humanmade objects?

Crafts

In the Western concept of art, what distinguishes 'Major Art' from 'Minor Art or Craft'?

The concern with beauty vs. functionality

Which term refers to the concept of high and low art, fine art and practical art in Western classification of the arts?

Hierarchical art

Which type of art in Western civilization is made by artists and is primarily focused on the form of beauty?

Visual art

What distinguishes the 'Visual Arts' from the 'Performing Arts' in Western civilization?

The tangible nature of the artworks

In the context of Western concepts of art, what is the primary difference between 'Academic' and 'Elitist' views?

The intended audience for the artworks

Explore the differences between the Western concept of art, which tends to be elitist and hierarchical, and the Filipino concept of art, which is influenced by artists like Damian Domingo and does not adhere to Western distinctions. Discover how art is perceived differently in these two cultural contexts.

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