Contemporary Philippine Arts Overview

The presentation focuses on contemporary Philippine arts from various regions.
It describes various contemporary art forms and their practices.
It looks at the characteristics of contemporary arts from a historical perspective
It explores different techniques and styles used in the art-making process
It examines popular art, literature, music, dance and movies.
It explores different art forms such as Visual Arts, Audio-visual Arts, and Literary Arts.

Contemporary art is unlike modern art, where masterpieces were always displayed in museums.
Contemporary art can be found anywhere, with artists using every living space.
Different shapes and forms are used in contemporary art to express artist's perspectives on issues of today.
The word "contemporary" comes from the Latin word "contemporaries" and refers to the current period of time.

Pre-colonial Philippine arts served a ritual or daily purpose.
Spanish Era art revolved around Catholic religious beliefs.
Islamic Era artwork features geometric designs and patterns.
Japanese Era saw indigenous art favoured.
The American Era saw the introduction of fine arts integrated into commercial and advertising forms.
Modern Era art arose following World War II and focuses on the uncertain national identity of Filipinos.

Visual Arts: Painting, sculpture, and architecture are types of visual arts.
Audio-Visual Arts: This encompasses music (vocal, instrumental, and mixed), dance (ethnologic, social and theatrical) and drama.
Literary Arts: This includes prose (like short stories, novels, essays, and plays) and poetry (narrative and dramatic).

Dominant/Mainstream: Foreign influenced arts, industry-driven, and technology-assisted.
Example: Kawayan De Guia's art is influenced by the urban culture, using texts and icons.
Alternative: Usually social realistic or advocacy-oriented artwork.
Example: Pablo Baen Santos and Al Manrique present metaphors for social and urban struggles.
Traditional/Indigenous: Preserves local traditions.
Example: Photographs capture the Cordillera culture in the Philippines. Photographs show the daily practices and rituals of the region.

Popular art is the art that is consumed by common Filipinos in the form of movies, and music.
Trends in popular art are dictated by those who consume it, which leads to the creation of trends.

Komiks (Philippine comics) have been adapted to become popular television and films.
Paperbacks and pocketbook romance novels are popular.
Philippines literature includes a platform ( Wattpad) for young authors to showcase their written texts.

Filipino music has evolved from traditional harana to genres like reggae and R&B.
Contemporary Filipino music artists use electronic instruments mostly by auto-tune.
New Filipino musicians and composers are creating contemporary names.

Philippine dance has evolved from folk dances to daring, freer styles influenced by Western culture.
Filipino dancers have adapted new dance styles reflecting society and creating their own dances.

Collage: Artwork made by combining separated elements to create a whole new work.
Frottage: Achieving a textured effect on a flat surface through rubbing.
Decalcomania: Transferring an image from one surface (e.g., paper or glass) to another, using opaque colors and then reversing it.
Decoupage: Decorating artwork by attaching cutouts to a craft or artwork.
Graffiti: Public artwork that aims to express political or social messages.
Montage: Combining different portions of a film to condense space, time, and information.
Trapunto: A quilting technique creating raised surface on two layered quilts.
Digital Application: Using technology in exhibiting artwork (e.g., mobile apps for viewing details about the artwork).

Contemporary artists can use any subject matter.
Styles in contemporary art are boundless but sometimes fall under various categories like Conceptual Art.
Conceptual Art: Art that solicits judgments and messages from the audience.
Abstract Expressionism: Painting style where abstract strokes and application of colors express the artist's emotions.
Kinetic Art: Art using movement to convey emotions.
OP Art: Visual art using repetitive shapes, lines or colors.
Performance Art: Presenting a masterpiece live to engage the audience.
Environment Art: Artwork about environmental issues utilizing found elements.
Minimalism: Art using essential elements.