Philippine Contemporary Arts History Quiz

Modern Art Period

• Neo-Realists include Manansala's paintings of The Beggars, and Tuba Drinkers
• Other Neo-Realists include Legaspi's Gadgets II, and Bad Girls
• Ocampo's works include The Contrast, and Genesis

Modern Architecture

• Examples of modern architecture include the Church of Holy Sacrifice
• Other examples include the Church of the Risen Lord, and the Chapel of Saint Joseph the Worker

Contemporary Period (1986-Present)

• Characteristics of contemporary art include a mix of different art forms
• This period saw the rise of cultural projects despite poverty and social issues under the Marcos regime
• Martial Law was declared in 1972, and the New Society or Bagong Lipunan was established to promote modernization

History of Contemporary Arts in the Philippines

• The history of contemporary arts can be traced back to:
  • Pre-Colonial Art Period (6185 BC – 1520 AD)
  • Islamic Era (13th Century - Present)
  • Spanish Colonial Art Period (1521-1898)
  • American Colonial Art Period
  • Japanese Era
  • Post-Colonial Art Period (1946-1986)
  • Contemporary Period (1986-Present)

Pre-Colonial Art Period (6185 BC – 1520 AD)

• Important works during this period include:
  • Various forms of art and craftsmanship
  • Other forms of art and culture

Islamic Period (13th Century - Present)

• Significant artworks during this era include:
  • Islamic art and architecture
  • Other forms of art and culture

Spanish Colonial Art Period (1521-1898)

• Important happenings during this period include:
  • The adoption of Spanish art aesthetics by Filipino artists
  • The uprising of Philippine artists
  • The development of two Filipino art styles
  • Famous artists include Fabian de la Rosa, Fernando Amorsolo, and Guillermo Tolentino

American Colonial Art Period

• Popular art styles during this period include:
  • American art styles and influences

Japanese Era

• Famous artists and artworks during this era include:
  • Various artworks and artists
  • Sa kabukiran walang kalungkutan, Lahat ng araw ay kaligayahan, Ang halaman kung aking masdan, Masiglang lahat ang kanilang kulay, Ang mga ibon nag-aawitan, Kawili-wili silang pakinggan, Kawili-wili silang pakinggan, O aking buhay na maligaya, Busog ang puso at maginhawa

Post-Colonial Art Period (1946-1986)

• Philippine Modern Art (1946-1970) includes:
  • Various modern art styles and influences
  • Philippine Postmodern Art (1970-1980s) includes:
    • Various postmodern art styles and influences