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What is the literal meaning of the Latin prefix 'con' as used in 'contemporary'?
What is the literal meaning of the Latin prefix 'con' as used in 'contemporary'?
How is 'contemporary art' generally defined in the text?
How is 'contemporary art' generally defined in the text?
How does the historical approach define 'contemporary art'?
How does the historical approach define 'contemporary art'?
Why do some art critics utilize the term 'contemporary art' to refer to art produced since the 1960s?
Why do some art critics utilize the term 'contemporary art' to refer to art produced since the 1960s?
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Which event is often cited as a historical marker of political shift that influenced the end of modern art?
Which event is often cited as a historical marker of political shift that influenced the end of modern art?
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What is the issue regarding the cutoff date for 'contemporary art' when using the 1960s definition?
What is the issue regarding the cutoff date for 'contemporary art' when using the 1960s definition?
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How was art used during the Marcos regime in the Philippines?
How was art used during the Marcos regime in the Philippines?
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What significant action did President Ferdinand Marcos take in the early 1970s that impacted art in the Philippines?
What significant action did President Ferdinand Marcos take in the early 1970s that impacted art in the Philippines?
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What was the Marcos regime's motto or agenda?
What was the Marcos regime's motto or agenda?
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Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of contemporary art according to the text?
Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of contemporary art according to the text?
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Contemporary Art
Contemporary Art
Art created in the present time, encompassing various styles and movements.
Chronological Understanding of Contemporary Art
Chronological Understanding of Contemporary Art
Refers to art created during 'our era' - the period we currently live in. It can be anything from paintings and sculptures to digital art and performance.
Historical Understanding of Contemporary Art
Historical Understanding of Contemporary Art
Views contemporary art as a distinct phase in art history, with its own characteristics and developments. It's like a chapter in the art book.
When Does Contemporary Art Begin?
When Does Contemporary Art Begin?
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Cut-Off Date for Contemporary Art
Cut-Off Date for Contemporary Art
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Contemporary Arts in the Philippines: Martial Law Era
Contemporary Arts in the Philippines: Martial Law Era
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Art as Resistance under Marcos
Art as Resistance under Marcos
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Marcos' Control of Art Institutions
Marcos' Control of Art Institutions
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Art Reflecting 'the True, the Good, and the Beautiful'
Art Reflecting 'the True, the Good, and the Beautiful'
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Ongoing Evolution of Contemporary Art in the Philippines
Ongoing Evolution of Contemporary Art in the Philippines
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Study Notes
Contemporary Art Overview
- Contemporary art is generally defined as art created in the present era.
- A formal definition of contemporary art is difficult due to its ever-changing nature.
- Critics, curators and historians use various approaches to define it.
- Contemporary art continuously reinvents itself.
What is Art?
- Art is the expression of ideas and emotions through a tangible medium.
- Media examples include; painting, sculpture, film, dance, writing, photography and theatre.
Contemporary
- Derived from Latin, "con" meaning together and "tempus" meaning time.
- Implies "concurrent" in time.
Chronological View of Contemporary Art
- Defines contemporary art as art created during a specific era or lifetime.
- Includes art that is recent, modern, or relevant to the current moment.
- Historical masterpieces were contemporary in their own time.
- 1945 - art produced afterward.
- 1960s - art produced afterward.
Historical View of Contemporary Art
- Sees contemporary art as a particular stage or episode in the evolution of art within a specific period of time and space.
- This approach can cause confusion in classifying art periods.
- Disagreement on when Modern Art ended.
Contemporary Art in the Philippines
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Characterized by an era of repression and artistic censorship.
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The Marcos regime (1970s) imposed Martial Law.
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The Marcos administration used the print, radio, television, schools and arts.
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A network was built through Imelda Marcos.
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Art became a tool to challenge political regimes.
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Social Realism arose to depict the true condition of Philippine society.
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Contemporary art in the Philippines emerged after the 1986 revolution.
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Three factors contributed to the resurgence of the art scene; democracy re-emerged, an improved economy and politics (especially in remote regions) and improvements in communication technology and media access.
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Artistic expression was encouraged in the country.
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Art and craft traditions combined with fine art to shape the identities of the contemporary Philippine art scene.
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Explore the multifaceted world of contemporary art in this quiz. Delve into its definitions, historical context, and the various media through which creative expression occurs. Understand how this dynamic form of art continues to redefine itself in modern times.