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Which architectural element in mosque design is LEAST associated with representing the material world?
Which architectural element in mosque design is LEAST associated with representing the material world?
- Octagonal base (correct)
- Qibla
- Four-sided main base
- Fountain
An artist, originally trained in classical sculpture, begins incorporating digital elements into their work after attending a series of new media art workshops. How does this professional development most likely influence their art?
An artist, originally trained in classical sculpture, begins incorporating digital elements into their work after attending a series of new media art workshops. How does this professional development most likely influence their art?
- By limiting the artist to only using digital techniques learned in the workshops.
- By reinforcing the artist's commitment to traditional sculpture, creating a clearer artistic vision.
- By broadening the artist's horizon and potentially leading to innovative hybrid forms. (correct)
- By causing the artist to completely abandon sculpture and focus solely on digital art.
How does the rise of accessible photography, like the Kodak in 1928, impact the context of art production?
How does the rise of accessible photography, like the Kodak in 1928, impact the context of art production?
- It led to a decline in traditional painting as photography became the primary art form.
- It increased the cost of art production due to the need for specialized photographic equipment.
- It demonstrates how societal and technological advances can shape artistic mediums and accessibility. (correct)
- It had no significant impact on art, as photography was not considered a true art form at the time.
An artist creates a sculpture using reclaimed materials found in a polluted urban river. Which aspect of the artwork's context is most directly highlighted by this choice?
An artist creates a sculpture using reclaimed materials found in a polluted urban river. Which aspect of the artwork's context is most directly highlighted by this choice?
A contemporary artist incorporates elements from a well-known classical painting into a new digital collage, altering its original message. This approach primarily demonstrates which artistic technique?
A contemporary artist incorporates elements from a well-known classical painting into a new digital collage, altering its original message. This approach primarily demonstrates which artistic technique?
Which characteristic is LEAST likely to be associated with contemporary art, based on the information provided?
Which characteristic is LEAST likely to be associated with contemporary art, based on the information provided?
If an anthropologist were researching pre-colonial Philippine culture, which pair of terms would they MOST likely use to categorize their findings?
If an anthropologist were researching pre-colonial Philippine culture, which pair of terms would they MOST likely use to categorize their findings?
In a hypothetical scenario, a community experiences a poor rice harvest. Drawing from the examples provided, which performance would be MOST appropriate to improve their yield?
In a hypothetical scenario, a community experiences a poor rice harvest. Drawing from the examples provided, which performance would be MOST appropriate to improve their yield?
A musicologist is compiling a collection of pre-colonial Filipino instruments. Which combination would BEST represent the diversity of instruments from different regions?
A musicologist is compiling a collection of pre-colonial Filipino instruments. Which combination would BEST represent the diversity of instruments from different regions?
A choreographer wants to create a dance inspired by animals of the Philippines. Combining movements from different traditions, which combination of animal inspirations would BEST represent the country’s biodiversity through dance?
A choreographer wants to create a dance inspired by animals of the Philippines. Combining movements from different traditions, which combination of animal inspirations would BEST represent the country’s biodiversity through dance?
A family wants to commission a carving that reflects their high socioeconomic standing in Ifugao society. Which type of carving would be MOST appropriate for them?
A family wants to commission a carving that reflects their high socioeconomic standing in Ifugao society. Which type of carving would be MOST appropriate for them?
A museum curator is creating an exhibit on pre-colonial burial practices in the Philippines. Which artifact would MOST directly relate to this theme?
A museum curator is creating an exhibit on pre-colonial burial practices in the Philippines. Which artifact would MOST directly relate to this theme?
How did the introduction of Islam influence artistic practices in the Sulu region starting in the 13th century?
How did the introduction of Islam influence artistic practices in the Sulu region starting in the 13th century?
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Contemporary Art
Contemporary Art
Art that is not confined to museums, valuing the process of creation over strict originality.
Pre-Conquest Art
Pre-Conquest Art
Indigenous and pre-colonial artistic styles in the Philippines.
Kanyaw (Canao)
Kanyaw (Canao)
A ritual performed by a shaman for various occasions like healing, weddings, and funerals in the Cordillera region.
Bulul
Bulul
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Hagabi (Ifugao)
Hagabi (Ifugao)
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Manunggul Jar
Manunggul Jar
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Traditional Weaving
Traditional Weaving
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Doctrine of Tawhid
Doctrine of Tawhid
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TAWHID (and Mosques)
TAWHID (and Mosques)
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QIBLA
QIBLA
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CONTEXT (in Art)
CONTEXT (in Art)
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Artist's Background
Artist's Background
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Appropriation (in Art)
Appropriation (in Art)
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Study Notes
- Contemporary art exists outside museum confines
- Originality is not always a primary concern
- The artistic process is more important than the practice of selling paintings
- Installation artworks are designed for specific locations
Pre-Conquest Art
- Pre-conquest art is defined stylistically as indigenous
- Pre-conquest art is defined culturally as pre-colonial
Theater
- Kanyaw/Canao (Cordillera) is officiated by a shaman or mumbaki. It involves animal sacrifice for healing, birth announcements, coming-of-age ceremonies, wakes, weddings, and funerals
- Kashawing (Lake Lanao, Mindanao) celebrates rice abundance
- Tagbanwa (Palawan) ceremonies involve a 3rd moon goddess who blesses rice planting
Instruments
- Common instruments include pipes, drums, flutes, agung, zithers, kudyapi, kulintang, and gangsa
Dances
- Pangalay (Sulu Archipelago) mimics seabirds
- Kinabua (Mandayas) mimics eagles
- Banog-Banog (Higanon) mimics hawks
- Man-Manok (Bagobos, Mindanao) mimics fowl
- Talip (Ifugao) mimics wild fowls
- Inamong (Matigsalugs) mimics flirting monkeys
- Kadaliwas (T’bolis) features comedic monkey movements
- Tinikling (Leyte) mimics cranes
Carvings
- Bulul (Cordillera) are granary gods
- Hagabi (Ifugao) marks socioeconomic status
- Santos (Laguna and Pampanga) are sculptures of saints
- Paete, Laguna has a carving tradition
- Betis, Pampanga’ carving traditions remain active today
- Okir is employed in wood carving (ukkil in Tausug/Samal/Badjao)
Pottery
- Manunggul Jar (Manunggul Cave, Lipuun Point, Palawan) is a burial vessel
- Ayub Jar is an anthropomorphic burial jar
- Palayok are used for cooking
- Banga and Tapayan are for fermenting and storing food
- Pagbuburnay thrives in Vigan and is valued in Ilocos
Weaving
- Textile weaving, traditional weaving, mat and basket weaving are common
Ornamentation
- Upper-class Tagalogs wore gold jewelry
- Visayans were covered in tattoos as protection from evil spirits, badges of maturity, and bravery
Metal Work
- Lotoans (betel nut boxes) of various shapes are from Maranao del Sur
- Brass kendi and the gadur exist
- Kendi are used for pouring liquids
- Gadur is a container with a tapered top
Islam
- Islam was in Sulu as of the 13th century
- Sayyid Abub Bakar of Arabia married Princess Piramisuh and established the Sultanate of Sulu
- The Quran was introduced and religious schools called Madrasa were built, teaching Arabic writing
Islamic Beliefs Affecting Philippine Art
- Filipino Muslims belong to the Ummah, and Islamic faith is the Doctrine of Tawhid
- Muslims avoid depicting human forms and nature, focusing on divine contemplation
Mosque
- A mosque is connected to Tahwid
- Mirah and Qibla in the west symbolize unity
- Mecca includes the Great Mosque of Mecca
- Bulbous dome represents how the universe was imagined
- Octagonal base symbolizes the spirit
- Four-sided main base represents the material world
- The Ka’bah was built by Prophet Muhammad
- Qibla is the direction they face when praying
- Fountains provide cleansing before entry
- Kulul or canopy
Islamic Influences
- Islamic art disregards the material world, focusing on upward orientation
- Torogan is a panolong or Sultan’s house
- Burraq is represented as a horse with a woman's head
Context In Art
- Context includes settings, conditions, circumstances, and occurrences affecting artwork production, reception, or audience response
- Context provides background information
Different Contexts of Art
- Artist's background includes age, gender, culture, economic conditions, the social environment, and disposition
- Travel, training, and professional development broaden the artist's horizon
- Migration provides the artist with different material conditions
- Nature serves as a source of inspiration and materials
- Everyday life is an integral part of daily life
- Society, politics, economics, and history do not always influence art with the artist's volition
- Photography became accessible with Kodak in 1928
- Appropriation involves transforming existing materials through juxtaposition
Mode of Reception
- Reception is determined by when, where, and how art is encountered
- Museums construct knowledge
- Reception is affected by exposure to the art form
- An artist's background affects both production and reception
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