Impact of Photography in Art and History
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What has been established about photography in the art world?

  • Photography always fails to capture emotion.
  • Photography uses identical aesthetics as painting and sculpture.
  • Photography is recognized as a legitimate form of art. (correct)
  • Photography is identical to classical forms of art.

What distinguishes a photographer's work from simply pressing the shutter button?

  • The number of pictures taken.
  • The artistic discernment in capturing images. (correct)
  • The type of camera used.
  • The cost of equipment.

Which of the following contributes to a photographer's ability to create compelling images?

  • Taking a large volume of photos.
  • Understanding design principles. (correct)
  • Possessing expensive equipment.
  • Mastering complex lighting techniques.

What impact has digital technology had on photography?

<p>It enables innovation and enhancement in photos. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What recognition has George Tapan achieved in his photography career?

<p>He won the National Geographic Photo Contest. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the concept of 'the eye' refer to in photography?

<p>The ability to recognize and utilize visual elements. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does persistence of vision play in film?

<p>It creates the illusion of continuous movement. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What significant characteristic of photography is highlighted in its comparison to traditional art forms?

<p>It demands creative decisions beyond mechanical capture. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the saying 'A picture is worth a thousand words' imply about photographs?

<p>Each photograph can tell a story. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role did photography play in Colonial Philippines during the 19th century?

<p>It served to document historical events. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

How was photography perceived before it became recognized as an art form?

<p>As a scientific technique with no artistic merit. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What technology significantly transformed photography and self-expression in contemporary society?

<p>Online photo-sharing sites. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which historical figure is associated with one of the earliest portrait photographs in the Philippines?

<p>Francisco van Camp. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What role does film serve in society beyond entertainment?

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In what century did photography first reach the Philippines?

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Which aspect of filmmaking is considered the most important by many filmmakers?

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What has characterized the current generation in relation to photography?

<p>They are known for taking selfies. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does the term 'mise-en-scene' refer to in film?

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What is a primary function of photography in today's art scene?

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What are diegetic sounds in film?

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How does film serve as a tool for mass education?

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Which element is often referred to as 'the key to cinema'?

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What does the term 'feel-good movies' generally refer to?

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What encompasses the term 'cinematography' in filmmaking?

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What is considered nondiegetic sound in film?

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Which of the following filmmakers helped shape Philippine cinema?

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What emotional reactions do moviegoers typically experience while watching films?

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What role does animation serve according to its functions?

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Who is recognized as the first Filipino filmmaker?

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What makes the Philippines an important global animation hub?

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Which decade is known as the First Golden Age of Philippine Cinema?

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Which animated films have been associated with Filipino animators?

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What is Duda (2003) by Crisaldo Pablo significant for in Philippine Cinema?

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How does animation inspire viewers according to the content?

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Which film was based on a musical play and premiered in 1919?

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What significance did the 1970s and 1980s hold for the Philippine film industry?

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What statement reflects the view of animation as an art form?

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What type of films gained prominence in the 2000s?

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Who was a pioneer in Filipino animation?

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What role do local film festivals play in the Philippine cinema?

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Who created the first Filipino full-length animated movie?

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What is considered one of the key features of print media?

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In which decade did komiks become popular in the Philippines?

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What event led to the decline of the Philippine komiks industry in the 1970s?

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Which publication helped make manga art popular in the mainstream market in the early 2000s?

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What does Mary Warlick argue about advertising?

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According to William Bernbach, advertising is mainly what?

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Which medium is mentioned as being effective in reaching target audiences alongside digital media?

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Flashcards

Historical Photograph

A photograph that serves as a record of a historical event, capturing the scene and giving insights into the past.

Photography as Communication

The act of using photographs to convey messages, evoke emotions, or tell a story.

Selfie Culture

The practice of photographing oneself and sharing it online, often for self-expression and social interaction.

Photography for Anthropology

The use of photography to document and study different cultures, traditions, and societies.

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Photography for Tourism

The use of photography to promote tourism and showcase the beauty of a country or region.

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Photography as Art

The historical evolution of photography from a documentation tool to a recognized art form.

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Photography Debated as Art

The belief that photography lacks the creative expression and artistic depth of traditional forms like painting and sculpture.

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Photography as Documentation

The use of photography to document events and provide information about a country or region.

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The Photographer’s ‘Eye’

The ability to recognize light, shadow, color, detail, highlight, form, shape, and texture. Photographers also possess an understanding of compositional principles like balance, emphasis, harmony, rhythm, and unity.

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Digital Innovation in Photography

The use of digital technology, including photo-editing software and enhancement tools, to manipulate and improve images. This allows photographers to elevate ordinary pictures into artistic masterpieces.

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Artistic Discernment in Photography

A photographer's deliberate choice to capture a scene at a specific time, angle, or focus. It reflects their artistic interpretation and adds meaning to the image.

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Photo-Editing as an Art Form

The ability to manipulate a photograph to create a desired effect, often using light, shadow, color, and composition to convey emotions and stories.

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Turning the Ordinary into Art

The ability to capture a seemingly ordinary image and transform it into a compelling and creative work of art. This skill involves understanding light, composition, and artistic principles.

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Persistence of Vision in Film

The illusion of continuous movement created by rapidly projecting a series of still photographs onto a screen. This effect is based on the optical phenomenon of persistence of vision.

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Film: A Series of Still Photographs

Motion pictures, also known as cinema, utilize a sequence of static frames captured on film and projected rapidly to create the illusion of movement.

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Persistence of Vision

The visual phenomenon where the human eye retains an image for a short period after it disappears, enabling the perception of continuous motion when frames are projected rapidly.

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First Films in the Philippines

The Philippines' initial exposure to cinema occurred on January 1, 1897, at the Salon de Pertierra in Escolta, Manila, with the screening of four films: La Place de L’ Opera (The Place L’ Opera), Une scene de danse Jappnaise (Scene from a Japanese Dance), Un Homme Au Chapeau (Man with a Hat), and Les Boxers (The Boxers).

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First Filipino Films

In 1898, Spanish soldier Antonio Ramos, who became the country's first film producer, filmed Panorama de Manila, Fiesta de Quiapo, Puwente de España, and Esceñas Callejeras, marking the inception of filmmaking in the Philippines.

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Father of Filipino Cinema

Considered the Father of Philippine Cinema, Jose Nepomuceno's Dalagang Bukid, based on a musical play by Leon Ignacio and Hermogenes Ilagan, debuted in 1919.

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Filipino Cinema in the 1930s

Filipino films in the 1930s drew inspiration from local literature and popular theater, with nationalism becoming a prominent theme throughout this era.

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First Golden Age of Philippine Cinema

The 1950s are considered the First Golden Age of Philippine Cinema, a period marked by a surge in film production and its popularity.

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Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema

The Philippine film industry witnessed a resurgence in the 1970s and 1980s, characterized by experimental and politically charged films, giving rise to a period known as the Second Golden Age of Philippine Cinema.

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Indie Filipino Cinema

The 2000s marked the emergence of independent (indie) films, with Duda (2003), directed by Crisaldo Pablo, recognized as the first full-length Filipino digital movie.

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International Recognition for Indie Films

Ang Pagdadalaga ni Maximo Oliveros (2005), directed by Auraeus Solito, garnered recognition both domestically and internationally, signifying a rising tide of independent filmmaking.

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Nondiegetic Sound

Sound that is added to a film in post-production and is not part of the diegetic world, such as music, narration, or sound effects.

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Animation

A type of visual storytelling that brings drawings, illustrations, or other graphical elements to life by creating the illusion of movement.

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Functions of Animation

The use of animation to create a message that is entertaining, engaging, and informative.

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Animation as an Art Form

The process by which art is created using animation techniques.

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Animated Feature

A movie that is a work of animation, often created for entertainment, but can also be used to inform and educate.

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Animator

A person skilled in creating animation, specializing in bringing drawings and characters to life.

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Print Media

A type of media that uses printed publications such as newspapers, magazines, books, journals, and newsletters to convey information and messages.

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Advertising

The act of using visual and textual elements to persuade consumers to buy products or services.

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Digital Media

A form of media that is accessed through electronic devices and the internet, including websites, apps, social media, streaming services, and online games.

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Komik

A type of print media art that uses sequential panels to tell stories, often incorporating humor, action, and fantasy elements. Examples include comic books, graphic novels, and manga.

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Ang Pagong at ang Matsing

The first Filipino comic strip, created by Jose Rizal, depicting a tortoise and a monkey.

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Mobile Advertising

A type of advertising that uses digital channels to reach target audiences, including mobile advertising, banner ads, and social media marketing.

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Game Development

The process of creating and developing video games, including design, programming, art, and sound.

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Alamat Comics

A group that supports self-published comic artists in the Philippines, promoting independent comics.

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Editing in Film

The process of combining and arranging different shots or pieces of film, creating the flow and narrative of a movie. Often considered the most unique element of cinema, it can manipulate time, space, and emotion.

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Mise-en-Scène

The arrangement of all visual elements seen in a frame, including actors, props, sets, lighting, costumes, and makeup. It creates the atmosphere and message of the scene.

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Cinematography

The art of capturing images with a camera, crucial to film making. It involves elements like camera angles, distances, and movements to create visual impact and tell the story.

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Diegetic Sound in Film

Sounds originating within the film's world, like character voices, background music, or car horns. Everything the characters can hear in the story.

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Non-Diegetic Sound in Film

Sound added to a film that doesn't originate from within the film's world, like background music, narrator narration, or sound effects for dramatic effect.

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Film as a Tool for Social Change

Film's ability to inform, educate, and impact individuals and society through various themes and messages.

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Film as a Communication Tool

The use of film for various purposes like delivering news, selling products, documenting history, or promoting propaganda.

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Film as a Collaborative Art Form

Films that use various art forms like music, dance, theater, and photography, requiring a complex collaboration of skills.

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Study Notes

Media-Based Arts and Design in the Philippines

  • Media-based arts and design in the Philippines encompasses various forms, including photography, film, animation, print media, digital media, clothing technology, interior design, and industrial design.
  • Technology has significantly influenced art production in the 20th century and how art is perceived.
  • Technology serves as a powerful tool for expressing ideas, goals, and advocacies creatively.
  • Photography has a rich history in the Philippines, evolving from mere documentation to a significant art form.
  • Early photographs in the Philippines, dating back to 1875, were used for various purposes, including documenting historical events, boosting tourism, and anthropological studies.
  • Photography was initially viewed as a mere documentation tool, requiring scientific techniques rather than artistic camera work.
  • Today, photography is recognized as an art form distinct from painting and sculpture.
  • The artistic merit of a photograph lies in the photographer's ability use elements like light, shadow, color, detail, highlights, form, shape, and texture.
  • Photography is considered a powerful way to document history and communicate ideas.
  • Animated movies and films have captured the interest and attention of audiences worldwide.
  • Filipino animators are gaining international recognition and creating acclaimed works.
  • Animated films, such as those produced by Disney, Pixar, and Hanna-Barbera, have found success in the Philippines as well.
  • Film is a widely popular art form in the Philippines.
  • Films' ability to convey complex ideas and emotions through visual storytelling is considered a critical part of film's effectiveness in presenting dramas that evoke strong emotions from the audience.
  • Famous Filipino film directors have contributed to the rich history of film both locally and internationally.
  • The Philippines has a history of print media, including comic books (komiks), newspapers, magazines, books, and other publications.
  • Jose Rizal, a renowned Filipino writer, is credited with creating the first Filipino comic strip.
  • Print media plays a vital role in mass communication, relaying information, selling products or services, recording history, and acting as propaganda tools.
  • Filipino fashion designers have a significant presence, creating stunning designs recognized internationally.

Lesson 1: Gazing Through the Lens

  • The lesson encourages analysis of historical photographs from Philippine history, focusing on identifying events and the messages conveyed.
  • Students are asked to describe scenarios or events captured in historical photographs, as well as the intended messages.

Lesson 2: Animate Print, and Design

  • This lesson explores the concepts of animated movies, print design, and design elements in these forms.
  • Questions are posed for students to think critically about animated movies, including their favorite animated movie, their appeal, and why.

Functions of Film

  • Film serves as an instrument for conveying information.
  • Film is used to record history and important events.
  • Film is regarded as a tool for mass education and mass instruction.

Functions of Photography

  • Photography has been used to record history and important events.
  • Photography is used as a tool for selling products or services.
  • Photography has been used as a tool of communication and propaganda.

Notable Filipino Designers

  • Kenneth Cobonpue: A Filipino furniture designer and manufacturer known for winning numerous international awards and using indigenous materials like bamboo, abaca, rattan.
  • Vito Selma: Another Filipino furniture and interior designer distinguished for combining creativity and simplicity using wood as the primary material.
  • Monique Lhuillier: A fashion designer recognized for bridal gowns, ready-to-wear and accessories. Widely known in Hollywood for her bridal gowns.
  • Josie Natori: A fashion designer with a strong presence in the high end market, known for her lingerie lines, ready-to-wear clothing, and home accessories.
  • Lulu Tan Gan: Recognized as the “Queen of Knitwear of the Philippines” for her stunning handwoven line of garments.

Notable Filipino Filmmakers

  • Jose Nepomuceno: Often called the "Father of Philippine Cinema", and a significant figure in initiating the cinematography industry in the Philippines
  • Manuel Conde: An early filmmaker in the Philippines.
  • Gerardo de Leon: A highly regarded early filmmaker.

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This quiz explores the evolution of photography in the art world, examining its significance, the distinction of a photographer's work, and the impact of digital technology. It also touches on historical contexts, such as photography's role in the Colonial Philippines and the contributions of photographers like George Tapan.

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