Introduction to Contemporary Arts
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The Manunggul Jar features carvings depicting a ______ and a deceased individual.

boatman

The Islamic Era in the Philippines emerged primarily in ______ due to its geographic closeness to Muslim countries.

Mindanao

The wall in a mosque that faces the direction of Mecca is called ______.

Qibla

During the Spanish period, art was heavily influenced by ______ and Spanish colonial culture.

<p>Catholicism</p> Signup and view all the answers

Damian Domingo is known as the Father of ______ painting in the Philippines.

<p>Filipino</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Casta System was used by Spanish authorities to control diverse populations by categorizing them into different ______.

<p>social classes</p> Signup and view all the answers

In patriarchal societies, men typically have authority over ______ and children.

<p>women</p> Signup and view all the answers

The main forms of art during the Spanish colonial period included religious paintings, sculptures, and ______.

<p>architecture</p> Signup and view all the answers

All art in the 21st century is considered ______ art.

<p>contemporary</p> Signup and view all the answers

Art from the late 19th to mid 20th century that embraces new styles and ideas is known as ______ art.

<p>modern</p> Signup and view all the answers

______ combines multiple disciplines and media to create a cohesive work.

<p>Integrative Art</p> Signup and view all the answers

The replication of something meaningful in art is referred to as ______.

<p>Mimesis</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hernando R. Ocampo introduced ______ in the 1940s as a way to express subjective experiences.

<p>Expression</p> Signup and view all the answers

Arrangement of lines, shapes, colors, and aesthetic material is known as ______.

<p>Formalism</p> Signup and view all the answers

One of the earliest and most widespread art forms in the Philippines is ______.

<p>Pottery</p> Signup and view all the answers

The history of Philippine art is a testament to the resilience and creativity of the ______ people.

<p>Filipino</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Introduction to Contemporary Arts

  • Art encompasses various human activities expressing imagination, emotions, and ideas through diverse mediums.
  • All art produced in the 21st century is recognized as contemporary art, addressing modern issues.
  • Contemporary art is current, up-to-date, and belongs to the same period as contemporary literature.

Modern Art

  • Defined as art from the late 19th to mid-20th century, embracing innovative styles and concepts.
  • Integrative Art emerged in the 21st century, blending multiple disciplines and media into cohesive works.

Types of Art

  • Mimesis: Replication of significant subjects or experiences.
  • Expression: Communicates subjective experiences and emotions, introduced in the 1940s by Hernando R. Ocampo.
  • Formalism: Focuses on the aesthetic arrangement of components like lines and colors, established by Emmanuel C. Santos.

Contemporary Art Forms

  • Includes Dance, Music, Visual Arts, Literary Arts, Film, Theater, Architecture, Photography, and Animation.

Philippine Arts History

  • Reflects the resilience and creativity of Filipinos through various artistic expressions that document struggles and celebrate culture.
  • Ethnic Era/Pre-Spanish Era: Prioritized by anthropologists, acknowledging pre-colonial art forms like pottery, with the Manunggul Jar as a key artifact signifying beliefs in the afterlife.

Islamic Era

  • Developed in Mindanao due to proximity to Muslim nations, integrating Islamic traditions via trade and barter systems.
  • Notable structures include mosques, which feature Qibla and Mihrab Walls facing Mecca.

Spanish Era

  • Art during this period heavily influenced by Catholicism, featuring religious paintings, sculptures, and architecture created by Filipino artisans under Spanish colonial oversight.
  • Motives for Colonization: Captured by the phrase "God, Glory, and Gold".

Key Figures in Philippine Art

  • Damian Domingo: Recognized as the Father of Filipino painting; founded the first art school, Academia de Dibujo y Pintura, in 1821.
  • His background allowed him to study abroad, where he learned to introduce Filipino art styles focusing on traditional attire through the "Tipos Del Pais" genre.
  • Notable for introducing photocards in the Philippines.

Social Context

  • Patriarchy: A prevalent social system wherein men wield dominant roles, affecting women's access to education and societal status.
  • Casta System: A hierarchical classification in colonial Latin America, controlling populations based on racial backgrounds and ancestry, with Peninsulares and Criollos occupying higher social statuses.

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This quiz explores the diverse forms and definitions of contemporary art, tracing its evolution from modern art to the various contemporary art forms. Understand how art reflects society's current issues and the various styles like mimesis, expression, and formalism introduced by influential artists.

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