10 Questions
What does the term 'style' refer to in the context of art production?
The artist's way of working and evolution of their work
How can styles of art be classified based on common traits?
By the elements of art or organization of design
Why is it not accurate to refer to style as the art produced in a particular historical period?
Because contemporary painting is made in many styles at one time
What is meant by 'the growth of a single artist's way of working' as a part of style?
The development and evolution of the artist's work over time
How can style be discerned in an artwork?
By how it looks like and the quality of the painting
What academic degree did Brenda Fajardo obtain from the University of the Philippines at Los Baños?
Degree in agriculture
What is the main focus of Brenda Fajardo's tarot cards series?
Philippine history and society
In which visual style does the artist aim to create an illusion of reality by either piling up or suppressing details?
Objective accuracy
What artistic technique did Pacita Abad develop while in Boston, Massachusetts in the early 1980s?
Trapunto painting
Where did Pacita Abad make more than 110 wayang paintings?
Papua New Guinea
Study Notes
Understanding Style in Art
- Style refers to the unique and consistent manner in which an artist creates artworks, encompassing their techniques, methods, and aesthetic preferences.
Classifying Art Styles
- Art styles can be categorized based on common traits, such as historical period, geographical location, cultural influences, and artistic movements.
Avoiding Misconceptions
- Style should not be solely defined by the art produced in a particular historical period, as artists' styles can evolve and overlap across periods.
Artist's Development
- The growth of a single artist's way of working is a part of their style, as it reflects their continuous experimentation and refinement of techniques.
Identifying Style in Artworks
- Style can be discerned in an artwork by analyzing its visual elements, such as composition, color palette, and brushstrokes, as well as the artist's intention and creative decisions.
Artist Brenda Fajardo
- Brenda Fajardo obtained a degree in Fine Arts from the University of the Philippines at Los Baños.
- The main focus of her tarot cards series is exploring the mystical and symbolic aspects of the tarot.
Visual Style
- The visual style of trompe l'oeil aims to create an illusion of reality by either piling up or suppressing details.
Artist Pacita Abad
- Pacita Abad developed the trapunto technique, a distinctive method of painting, while in Boston, Massachusetts in the early 1980s.
- She created more than 110 wayang paintings in Indonesia.
Test your knowledge on art production in the context of contemporary Philippine arts from the regions. This quiz covers the art-making process in painting, artist's styles, and the influence of historical periods, nations, and regions on art production.
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