Lesson 4: Contemporary Arts

Study Notes

Contemporary Arts as Integrative

Integrative Art is an activity that motivates a learner to express their emotions through optimal use of their senses.
It involves the use of cognitive ability to process information from the external environment as received by the senses.

Perceptional Cognition

Perceptional Cognition requires the use of cognitive ability to process information from the external environment.
It involves the processing of information received through senses such as seeing, hearing, feeling, tasting, and smelling.

Metaphorical Modes of Thinking

Every individual recreates realities according to their own experiences.
Individuals construct abstractions that create a general idea, providing more meaning and sentiment to the given reality.

Use of Alternative Forms of Communication

One can express their sentiment, emotions, and feelings through varied ways.

Contemporary Literature

Examples of notable literary works include:
- Mga Ibong Mandaragit (1969) by Amado V. Hernandez
- The Woman Who Had Two Navels (1961) by Nick Joaquin
- The Volcano (1965) by Bienvenide N. Santos
- Utos ng Hari at Iba Pang Kwento by Jun Cruz Reyes
- Sigwa: Climate Fiction Anthology from the Philippines (Paolo Enrico Melendez)
- Doktrinang Anakpawis by Rio Alma
- Rizal without the Overcoat
- Bata, Bata… Paano ka Ginawa? by Lualhati Bautista
- Works by Bob Ong

Contemporary Sculpture

Examples of notable sculptors and their works include:
- Anitos and Santos by Jeremiah Elizalde Navarro
- Is He Human sculpture by Virginia Navarro
- Our Lady Queen of Peace statue by Solomon Saprid
- “Tikbalang” Series by Solomon Saprid

Contemporary Visual Arts

Examples of notable artists and their works include:
- Painting: Ang Kiukok, known for his expressive, Cubist-like works
- “The Thinking Man” by Danny Dalena
- “Araw ng Pakil” by Caustic political cartoons and illustrations
- Ben Cab, considered the preeminent Filipino painter of his generation
- “Sabel” by Ben Cab, depicting women and occasionally men wrapped in swirling bundled fabrics and capes
- Francisco Viri, “Deconstructed Empathy”
- Mauro “Malang” Santos, Bughouse, “The Woman”

Contemporary Photography

Examples of notable photographers and their works include:
- Honesto Vitug, “I shot the presidents”
- “The man who caught them all on film”
- “Manuel Quezon”
- Alberto Garcia, “Pinatubo”
- Eduardo Masferte, “Ifugao Woman”

Contemporary Drawing

Examples of notable cartoonists and their works include:
- Larry Alcala, “Slice of life” and “Kalabog and Bosyo”
- Mars Ravelo, Filipino comic book cartoonist and graphic novelist, known for Darna, Dyesebel, Captain Barbell, Lastikman, etc.
- Carlo J Paras, Filipino comic strip creator and writer-turned film director and producer, known for Panday, Bakekang, Totoy Bato, Gagambino, etc.

Contemporary Theatre

Examples of notable plays and playwrights include:
- Paraisong Parisukat by Orlando Nadres
- Small stockroom of Mirasol Shoes
- Isang Panaginip na Fili
- Radical Rework of El Fili
- Ang Paglilitis ni Mang Serapio

Contemporary Dance

Examples of notable dancers and choreographers include:
- Douglas Nierras and his Powerdance (DNPD)
- Remedios de Oteyza
- Francisca Reyes Aquino

Contemporary Music

Examples of notable musical styles and genres include:
- Manila Sound, a mid-1970s musical genre in Manila, considered the "bright side" of the Philippine martial law era
- 90’s Bands, a resurgence of local pop culture
- Pinoy Indie Music Scene, a wide range of musical styles, techniques, and circumstances

Description

Explore the concept of Integrative Art, which encourages learners to express emotions through their senses, and Perceptional Cognition, which involves processing external information. Delve into how individuals recreate realities based on their experiences.