Contemporary Philippine Arts Quiz

Study Notes

Performance art involves artworks created to be presented to an audience, highlighting engagement and interaction.
Hybridity in art refers to the blending of new or unusual materials with traditional mediums to create innovative expressions.

"Artem" in Latin signifies skills and the essence of beauty or great significance in artworks.
Destruction methodologies in art document damage as a part of the creative process, challenging conventional views on preservation.
Text in art challenges the perception that text is solely for reading, expanding its roles in artistic expression.

Pre-conquest (890 BC - 225 AD): Characterized by art integral to life and cultural practices.
Islamic Colonial Era (13th Century-Present): Known for geometric designs and cultural influences like Sayyid Abbubakar.
Spanish Colonial Era (1521-1898): Art was heavily influenced by religion, faith, and catechism.
American Colonial Era (1898-1940): Introduction of secular art forms and theatrical performances.
Japanese Occupation (1940-1970): Artistic styles included haikus and Orientalizing influences.
1970s (Marcos Regime): Focus on modern national identity and varying forms of dance.
Contemporary Era (2000-Present): Reflects social realism and commentaries on current society.

Contemporary art is defined by works from living artists that address modern social concerns, while modern art began in the 1880s and is less focused on current events.
Contemporary art is more self-expressive, using various media to convey subjective experiences.

Appropriation utilizes existing images to create new artworks, challenging traditional norms.
Time plays an essential role, with meanings shifting based on societal changes.

Music: Engagement through auditory experiences, often incorporating harmony and rhythm.
Dance: Involves choreographed movements representing nature and human experiences.
Visual Arts: Dominantly appeals to visual senses, including painting and sculpture.

Canao or Kanyaw rituals, performed by shamans, involve animal sacrifices to ensure good harvests.
Kudyapi, a two-stringed lute, serves as a symbolic instrument among the Palawano people.
Kulintang features small bronze gongs that are significant in traditional music ensembles.

Sayyid Abbubakar's marriage to Princess Piramisuli established the Sultanate of Sulu, introducing Islamic practices in the region.
The Boxer Codex, a historical manuscript, offers insights into various ethnic groups in the Philippines through illustrations.

Pangalay mimics seabird movements, reflecting natural elements in cultural expressions.
Tinikling, a well-known folk dance, incorporates elements of balance and agility, indicative of local traditions.