Integrative Art and Elements of Art

Integrative Art

• Integrates various mediums for creative expression, moving beyond traditional single mediums.
• Contemporary art leverages technological advancements for innovative approaches.
• Examples include graphic design, animation, video and film making, theater production, and television production.

Elements of Art

• Fundamental building blocks for art creation; can be manipulated for effect.
• Line: Continuous mark; can be actual (fully drawn) or implied (suggested).
• Color: Defined by hue, intensity; includes concepts of value (lightness/darkness), tint (adding white), shade (adding black), and tone (adding both).
• Texture: Real (actual feel) versus implied (visual appearance).
• Shape: 2D enclosed spaces; organic shapes are irregular, geometric shapes follow strict patterns.
• Form: 3D shapes that can be organic or geometric.
• Space: Depth in art; actual (real distances) versus implied (visual depth).
• Balance: Arrangement for visual weight; symmetrical balance mirrors sides, asymmetrical balance is more free-form.
• Emphasis: Highlights focal points using changes in size, color, or elements.
• Pattern, Repetition, Rhythm: Creates consistency and movement in design.
• Alignment: Proper placement of elements; includes standard text alignments.
• Hierarchy: Organizes text and symbols to guide viewer focus effectively.

Philippine National Artist

• Highest artistic recognition granted by the Philippine government.
• Established through Presidential Proclamation No. 1001 in 1972 to honor outstanding contributions to the arts.
• Categories include architecture, dance, film, literature, music, theater, and visual arts.
• Awarded every three years by the National Commission for Culture and Arts.

Qualifications of a National Artist

• Must be a Filipino citizen or nominated posthumously if the nominee was a Filipino.
• Should contribute to national identity through work.
• Must lead in new creative expressions that influence future generations.
• Work should exhibit excellence and enrich the respective artistic field.
• Critically acclaimed by legitimate institutions and peers.

Benefits of Being a National Artist

• Title and rank of National Artist awarded.
• Medal and citation; cash gifts for living and deceased artists’ heirs.
• Monthly pension and medical benefits.
• Life insurance and state funeral provisions.
• Reserved seating at state functions and cultural events.

Notable Philippine National Artists

• Antonio Buenaventura: Researched and popularized Philippine folk songs and dances from 1935.
• Jose Maceda: Focused on Filipino traditional music, produced numerous recorded works.
• Francisca Reyes Aquino: Documented folk dances, known as the "Folk Dance Pioneer."
• Ramon Obusan: Promoted ethnic dances with authenticity and accuracy.
• Daisy Avellana: Renowned for performances in notable theater productions.
• Rolando Tinio: Esteemed director and playwright, known for innovative scripts.
• Francisco Arcellana: Innovator in modern Filipino short stories using English.
• Edith Tiempo: Notable poet and founder of the Silliman National Writer's Workshop.
• Fernando Amorsolo: First National Artist, celebrated for works like "Planting Rice."
• Carlos Botong Francisco: Muralist renowned for depicting Philippine history.
• Guillermo Tolentino: Master sculptor, creator of monuments for national heroes.
• Francisco Coching: Dean of Filipino illustrators, known for dramatic komiks.
• Victorio Edades: Father of modern Philippine painting, one of the modernism introducers.