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INSTALLATION ART is often designed for a specific ______.
place
Modern Art spans from the 1880s to the ______
1970s
The first awardee of the National Artist of the Philippines was ______ Amorsolo.
Fernando
The performing arts include music, dance, and ______.
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The ______ period refers to the time before the colonizers reached the Philippine islands.
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The highest national recognition in the Philippines for artists is the Order of the National ______ Award.
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Fine arts are described as art forms created primarily for their ______ rather than practical use.
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In dance, ______ is a theatrical form that emphasizes a regulated order of body movement.
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In the contemporary arts, assemblage is a form of sculpture composed of ______ objects.
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The process of crossing one group of threads to create fabric is known as ______.
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Study Notes
Art Overview
- Art represents the expression or application of human creativity.
- Modern Art spans from the 1880s to the 1970s, featuring movements such as Fauvism, Impressionism, and Surrealism.
- Contemporary Art refers to artworks created by living artists in the present day.
Philippine Art History
- Pre-colonial Art existed before colonizers arrived in the Philippines.
- Spanish Colonial Art emerged with the arrival of Spaniards, altering indigenous artistic practices.
- American colonization introduced public education, while Japanese occupation was brief during the 1940s.
- Contemporary Arts in the Philippines often reflect visions of a "New Society."
Visual Arts
- Visual Arts encompass a range of disciplines appreciated mainly through sight.
- Fine Arts refers to art created for aesthetic purposes rather than functional use.
Categories of Visual Arts
- Drawing: Marking surfaces with instruments.
- Painting: Application of pigment or color.
- Sculpture: Creation of three-dimensional art using hard/plastic materials.
- Architecture: Art of designing buildings.
- Art Prints: Art created through pressing inked carved images.
Decorative Arts/Crafts
- Decorative Arts emphasize both beauty and functionality.
- Weaving: Intersecting threads in textiles.
- Jewelry Making: Crafting ornamental pieces.
- Furniture Making: Creating functional household items.
- Pottery: Forming objects with clay.
- Metal Crafts: Artworks crafted from metals.
Contemporary Arts
- Contemporary Art introduces new, unusual forms.
- Assemblage: Sculpture made from found objects.
- Collage: Arranging a variety of materials.
- Installation Art: Site-specific large-scale mixed-media works.
- Digital Art: Art created via digital technologies.
- Land Art: Art directly made within the landscape.
Performing Arts
Music
- Music involves the manipulation of sound and silence.
- Art Music: Recognized for high aesthetic value (classical).
- Popular Music: Aimed at large audiences.
- Traditional Music: Folk songs passed through generations.
- Choral Music: Music sung by choirs.
Dance
- Dance is characterized by regulated body movements.
- Ballet: A theatrical dance form.
- Improvisational Dance: Unplanned movement creation.
- Hip-Hop Dance: Various street dance styles.
- Modern Dance: Highly expressive style.
- Contemporary Dance: Innovative, interpretive dance.
Theater
- Theater involves live performances by actors.
- Mime: Silent expression through movement.
- Puppetry: Manipulation of puppets for storytelling.
- Tragedy: Drama focusing on human suffering.
- Traditional Theater: Combines acting, music, and narration.
- Opera: Staged drama with music.
- Musical Theater: Integrates acting, singing, and dancing.
National Artist of the Philippines
- Order of the National Artist Award: Highest recognition for Filipino artists.
- Administered by the NCCA and CCP; established by Proclamation No. 1001 in 1972.
- Fernando Amorsolo: First recipient of the award.
Categories of National Artists
- Literature, Film and Broadcasting, Architecture, Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts.
Insignia of the Order
- Grand Collar featuring circular links representing the arts and an eight-pointed sun emblematic of the CCP’s motto.
Indigenous Art
- Indigenous Art refers to creations made by the indigenous people of the Philippines.
GAMABA Award
- GAMABA Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan: Award recognizing practitioners preserving Filipino arts.
- Established in 1992 through Republic Act No. 7355.
- Emblem features a representation of a human form on traditional fabric.
Benefits for GAMABA Awardees
- Recognition as "Manlilikha ng Bayan."
- Gold-plated medallion and lifetime emoluments, totaling Php 200,000.
- Monthly stipends and a state funeral.
National Living Treasures
- Highlights include:
- Ginaw Bilog: Ambahan poetry.
- Masino Intaray: Master of various musical instruments.
- Lang Dulay: Renowned weaver of traditional textiles.
Significance of Representation
- Manunggul Jar: Embodies the significance of waterways to ancestors.
- Bahay Kubo: Represents Filipino sociability and community spirit.
- Metaphor of Body and Jar: Concept linking Filipino identity to physical and spiritual aspects.
Heritage and Cultural Institutions
- National Heritage: Cultural significance passed down generations.
- Cultural Heritage: Expression of community lifestyles.
- NCCA: Oversees cultural policies and initiatives in the Philippines.
- CCP: Premier venue and home to artistic companies.
- NHCP: Promotes Philippine history and cultural heritage through various means.
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This quiz covers the basics of art history from Modern Art movements like Fauvism, Impressionism, and Surrealism, to Contemporary Art created by living artists. It also delves into Philippine Art History, highlighting Pre-Colonial and Spanish Colonial Art. Test your knowledge of these significant art periods!
