Contemporary Art Overview
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What is the literal meaning of the Latin prefix 'con' as used in 'contemporary'?

  • After
  • Together (correct)
  • Before
  • Against
  • How is 'contemporary art' generally defined in the text?

  • Art created after the year 2000.
  • Art that is at least 100 years old but not as old as antique art.
  • Art produced in our current era or lifetime. (correct)
  • Art that uses specific techniques of production.
  • How does the historical approach define 'contemporary art'?

  • As art that is only produced in the United States.
  • As a specific stage in the evolution of art. (correct)
  • As any art produced after 1945.
  • As whatever is popular at a given moment
  • Why do some art critics utilize the term 'contemporary art' to refer to art produced since the 1960s?

    <p>Due to the emergence of a new generation of artists overturning Modernist practices. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which event is often cited as a historical marker of political shift that influenced the end of modern art?

    <p>World War II (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the issue regarding the cutoff date for 'contemporary art' when using the 1960s definition?

    <p>There is a lack of agreement about the specific year. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How was art used during the Marcos regime in the Philippines?

    <p>It served as a means to oppose the administration. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant action did President Ferdinand Marcos take in the early 1970s that impacted art in the Philippines?

    <p>He imposed Martial Law and controlled cultural institutions. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the Marcos regime's motto or agenda?

    <p>Truth, goodness and beauty (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is NOT a characteristic of contemporary art according to the text?

    <p>It only ever focuses on visual arts. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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    Contemporary Art

    Art created in the present time, encompassing various styles and movements.

    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

    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?

    The point in history when contemporary art began, marked by major shifts in art practices and global art centers.

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    Cut-Off Date for Contemporary Art

    The year 1970 is often used as a starting point for contemporary art, as it marked a significant shift in art practices and influences.

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    Contemporary Arts in the Philippines: Martial Law Era

    The period in the Philippines during the Marcos regime (1972-1986) where artistic expression was heavily controlled and censored.

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    Art as Resistance under Marcos

    During the Martial Law era in the Philippines, artists used their work to express dissent against the Marcos regime, making art a form of resistance.

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    Marcos' Control of Art Institutions

    Using cultural and art institutions to strengthen his grip on power and control artistic expressions, demonstrating his authoritarian rule.

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    Art Reflecting 'the True, the Good, and the Beautiful'

    The idea that art should reflect truth, goodness, and beauty, which was championed during the Marcos era in the Philippines.

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    Ongoing Evolution of Contemporary Art in the Philippines

    Contemporary art in the Philippines has evolved through various stages of development and continues to reflect the ongoing social, political, and cultural realities of the country.

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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

    • Characterized by an era of repression and artistic censorship.

    • The Marcos regime (1970s) imposed Martial Law.

    • The Marcos administration used the print, radio, television, schools and arts.

    • A network was built through Imelda Marcos.

    • Art became a tool to challenge political regimes.

    • Social Realism arose to depict the true condition of Philippine society.

    • Contemporary art in the Philippines emerged after the 1986 revolution.

    • 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.

    • Artistic expression was encouraged in the country.

    • Art and craft traditions combined with fine art to shape the identities of the contemporary Philippine art scene.

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