Contemporary Philippine Arts Overview

Contemporary Philippine Arts From the Regions

• The presentation is about contemporary Philippine arts from various regions.
• Learning objectives include identifying various contemporary art forms and practices, and classifying various art forms in the Philippines.

Color Theory

• Color theory is a concept used in visual arts and design.
• It explains how colors interact with each other and how they can be combined to create specific feelings, moods, and reactions.
• A color wheel is used to illustrate how colors relate to each other.

Origin of Art

• Art comes from the Latin word "Ars," meaning skill.

Various Art Forms from the Regions

• Ethnic Tradition:

  • Art forms are primarily influenced by geographical location and the experiences of Filipinos.
  • Arts reflect pagan beliefs, everyday activities (like fishing and farming), and specific decorative patterns for communities.
  • Angono Petroglyphs: Located in Binangonan, Rizal, discovered in 1965 by Carlos "Botong" Francisco. The petroglyphs are rock carvings of humans and animals and date back to the late Neolithic period.
  • Manunggul Jar: Found in Manunggul Cave, Lipuun Point, Palawan, during the early 1960s. It's a burial jar symbolizing the Filipino belief in life after death.
  • Banga: A pot dance performed by the Kalinga people in the Philippines' Mountain Province. It showcases the elegance and skill of women.

• Spanish Colonial Tradition:

  • Art primarily reflects religious and secular influences.
  • Spaniards used arts to spread the Catholic faith.
  • Langit, Lupa, at Impyerno: A wall painting in St. James the Apostle Church in Paete, Laguna, dated to 1850. It displays heaven, crucifixion of Christ, Earth, Adam and Eve, and hell, with different transgressions depicted.
  • St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral: Located in Burgos, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur. The original structure was built in 1574 and replaced in 1641 and follows Baroque architectural style.

• American Colonial and Contemporary Arts Traditions (ACT):

  • Also known as "Modern Arts," spanning from the 1860s to 1960s.
  • A major theme is national identity.
  • Making of the Philippine Flag: A painting by Fernando Amorsolo, a Grand Old Man of Philippine Art, representing Filipino traditions and customs.
  • Bayanihan: A mural painting by Carlos "Botong" Francisco showing the Filipino Bayanihan tradition – a spirit of unity and cooperation.

• Contemporary Arts:

  • Covers art created from the 1970s to the present.
  • Contemporary art mirrors contemporary culture and society.
  • Emerging and diverse art practices are common in this era.
  • Cinco Marias (Tres Marias Series): A painting by Federico Aguilar Alcuaz portraying domestic activities.
  • Art Installation in Paoay Sand Dunes: An artwork by Leeroy New symbolizing festivals, feasts, and celebrations.

Questions

• What do the presented art pieces represent?
• How do these art forms reflect Philippine culture, tradition, and development?

Development of Philippine Arts

• The development of Philippine arts is categorized into Ethnic Tradition, Spanish Colonial Tradition, American Colonial & Contemporary arts Tradition, and Contemporary Arts.

Activity 1

• Students analyze statements about the different traditions of Philippine arts and classify them as Ethnic Tradition (ET), Spanish Colonial Tradition (ST), or American Colonial and Contemporary Arts Tradition (ACT).

Activity 2

• Students are tasked with creating a simple symbolic drawing about Philippine Contemporary Arts and explain it in 3-5 concise sentences.

Additional Information

• The provided slides also include information about the different periods of Philippine art: ethnic, Spanish colonial, American colonial and contemporary, and contemporary periods.