Contemporary Arts Techniques and Practices
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What is the name of the artist who is known for his dynamic melding of realism, cartoons, and graffiti?

Ronald Ventura

What are two common types of matrices used in print making?

  • Gouache and watercolor
  • Sand and wood
  • Metal plates and polymer plates (correct)
  • Oil and acrylic

    • What is the name of the technique of rubbing with crayon on a piece of paper which has been placed over an object or an image?

    Frottage

    The term "mixed media" refers to a work of visual art that combines various traditionally distinct visual art forms.

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

    What is the name of the artistic technique that uses tiny parts of eggshell to create a whole image or object?

    <p>Eggshell mosaic</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the artistic technique used by Pacita Abad where her canvases are padded, sewn, and often filled with sequins, beads, shell, buttons, tiny mirrors, bits of glass, rickrack, swatches of precious textiles and other things that she picks up from her travels and journey?

    <p>Trapunto painting</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the definition of an artistic skill?

    <p>Artistic skills are abilities that are possessed by artists who operate within a fine art capacity.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of artistic skill would be used to create a sculpture?

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

    What kind of artistic skill would be used to create a building?

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

    What kind of artistic skill would be used to create a print?

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

    What kind of artistic skill would be used to create a musical performance?

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

    What kind of artistic skill would be used to create a dance performance?

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

    What kind of artistic skill would be used to create a theatrical performance?

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

    What kind of artistic skill would be used to create a photograph or film?

    <p>Photography or filmmaking</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What kind of artistic skill would be used to create a novel, poetry, nonfiction, or fiction?

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

    Which of these is NOT a characteristic of contemporary art?

    <p>The focus on traditional techniques</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is one of the main goals of improvisation in theater?

    <p>To enable the individual to develop spontaneity which is necessary in creating the illusion of reality.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the name of the process of removing or altering parts of an image?

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

    The use of natural materials is a unique characteristic of Land Art.

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

    What type of art form involves a collaborative effort between artists and dancers to create a unified vision?

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

    What are the main purposes of artistic skills?

    <p>To express and communicate feelings and ideas.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following materials IS NOT typically used in printmaking?

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

    Contemporary art forms, such as digital art and installation art, rely entirely on new technologies and have completely abandoned traditional techniques.

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

    The ______ is the way artists use and manipulate materials to achieve the desired formal effect, and communicate the desired concept, or meaning, according to his or her personal style.

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

    Match the following art terms to their corresponding definitions:

    <p>Collage = The technique of rubbing with crayon on a piece of paper which has been placed over an object or an image. Decollage = The technique of applying gouache to paper or glass then transferring a reversal of the image onto canvas or other materials flat materials. Frottage = The technique of an art production used in the visual arts where the artwork is made from on assemblage of different forms, thus creating a new whole. Decalcomania = The opposite of collage: instead of an image is being built up all or parts of existing images, it is created by cutting, treating away or otherwise removing pieces of an original image. Decoupage = The process of adhering cut-outs of paper and then coating these with one or transparent coating of varnish.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant trend in contemporary art that is not always solely reliant on technology?

    <p>The blurring of lines between traditional art forms and new media.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Improvisation in theater is based on a completely pre-determined script, which is then enacted by actors.

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

    What common element is often used in both traditional and digital art?

    <p>The use of visual effects.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Art can be considered an "artifact" only when it is a physical object, such as a painting or sculpture.

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

    What is one way that contemporary art can be regarded as an "artifact"?

    <p>When it is time-based and in motion.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a key element of the "Dubious Integrity" painting by Leslie de Chavez?

    <p>Mixed Media</p> Signup and view all the answers

    The "Mabining Mandirigma" musical is considered purely conceptual and does not connect to any specific aspects of Philippine history or culture.

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

    Why is understanding how an artist uses and manipulates materials considered essential for fully appreciating their work?

    <p>All of the above</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Techniques and Performance Practices Applied to Contemporary Arts

    • Dubious Integrity (2002): Mixed media painting technique combining various media (watercolors, pastels, acrylics, paper, wood). Blend paint washes, use credit cards, or mixed media stencils.
    • Mabining Mandirigma: Filipino musical with libretto by Dr. Nicanor G. Tiongson, music by Joed Balsamo, choreography by Denisa Reyes, set design by Toym Imao, and direction by Chris Millado.
    • The Blind Child (2011): Ronald Ventura's contemporary art blends realism, cartoons, graffiti, science fiction, Western history, Asian mythology, and popular culture, often portraying chaotic scenes.
    • Opera: Collaboration between Ballet Philippines, Gabriel Barredo, choreographer Redha Benteifour, composer Malek Lopez, and librettists Yvette Tan and Erwin Romulo. Aims to create a synergistic and multisensory performance (Opera).

    Local Materials Used in Contemporary Art/Traditional Techniques

    • Abaca: Fiber from Banana Family, ranging from white to dark brown; used for durable furniture, slippers, ropes, twine, hammocks, frames, display jars and Chelsea chairs.
    • Bakbak: Outermost covering/leaf sheath of the abaca stalk; flat and thick, strong brown fiber used in furniture,
    • Bamboo: Used as raw material in furniture, construction, textiles, musical instruments, and weapons.
    • Buntal: Cylindrically shaped fiber with supple ivory white strands; used for bags, shoes, desk accessories (pen holders, picture frames, file trays).

    Mixed Media

    • Definition: Artwork combining different media or materials on a surface (often canvas).
    • New Media Art: 21st-century term encompassing internet, technology, image, and sound interactions.

    Improvisation

    • Definition: Dramatic scenes performed without a pre-written script, collaboratively, and spontaneously.
    • Purpose: Focuses on immediate creation, using imagination and active exploration.

    Art Techniques and Skills

    • Collage: Assembling different creative formats (magazines, newspaper clippings, ribbons, paints, photographs, and found objects) onto a piece of paper or canvas - creating a new whole.
    • Decalcomania: Applying gouache to paper or glass, then transferring a reversed image onto another surface.
    • Decollage: Opposite of collage. Removing pieces from existing images to create new work.
    • Graffiti: Writings or drawings on walls or surfaces often expressing social or political messages.
    • Land Art: Art directly linked with landscape and natural materials like soil, rock, organic media, water etc. in the actual location.
    • Digital Arts: Creative and presentation processes using digital technologies (painting, drawing, sculpture, music, net art).
    • Print Making: Method of creating artworks by applying ink to a matrix (e.g., metal plates, stone, woodblocks) which is then transferred onto a surface (normally paper) to create a print (rather than a unique, single artwork).
    • Frottage: Rubbing a crayon on paper placed over an object to render its outline or texture.
    • Decoupage: Adhering cut-out pieces of paper with a transparent varnish/coating.  
    • Mosaics: Use of small tiles (often square, but sometimes round or irregularly shaped) to create large images or an object.
    • Trapunto painting: A technique using padded fabric, sequins, beads, or other textures to create a decorative effect.
    • Sculpting: Forming three dimensional objects using materials like metal, wood, stone, and clay.
    • Architecture: Creating and shaping buildings using various materials such as wood, bamboo, bricks, stone, etc.
    • Painting: Application of pigments on a surface, often canvas, using different tools & methods.
    • Music( in performance): Use of musical instruments (human voice included) to create sounds that combine with other elements in a performance.
    • Dance: Body movements with or without music, conveying stories and abstract ideas as well.
    • Theater/Performance art: Combining different artistic elements through script, design (stage), and live performances with a range of visual, musical, and other aspects/artists..
    • Photography/Filmmaking: Using cameras to record the outside world (physical world)
    • Writing/design/installation arts: Use of words, combining materials to create certain designs and installations.

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    Explore various contemporary art techniques and performance practices through notable works such as 'Dubious Integrity' and 'Mabining Mandirigma'. This quiz covers mixed media painting, musical compositions, and collaborative performances, highlighting the diversity in modern artistic expressions. Test your knowledge of local materials and traditional methods used in contemporary art.

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