30 Questions
What is the main purpose of art according to the text?
To communicate ideas
Which function of art involves using art as a tool for political messages?
Political function
What is the term used for art that is created in the present day?
Contemporary art
Which type of art is focused on creating works primarily for aesthetic reasons?
Fine arts
What is the historical function of art mentioned in the text?
Preserving history
Which category of art is perceived by the eye and appeals to visual perception?
Visual arts
What style is the Cathedral Church of Saint Mary in Murcia, Spain known for?
Baroque
Who is attributed to the Battle of Marignano painting in a Byzantine style?
Maître à la Ratière
Which Filipino artist founded the Academia de Dibujo y Pintura, the first drawing school in the Philippines?
Damian Domingo
In which Parisian century did Rococo art originate?
18th century
Which architectural style is known for its distinctive arched design of churches and stained glass?
Gothic
Who was the first Filipino artist to paint his self-portrait?
Damian Domingo
What type of art form involves public performance events mainly in the theater?
Performing Arts
Which Filipino artist is known for using transparent cubism with flowing lines in their work?
Cesar Legaspi
During pre-colonial times, what type of implements were used as knives and scrapers in the Old Stone Age?
Flake Tools
Which art form involves bold strokes and bright colors according to the text?
Public Art
Which Filipino artist is associated with the usage of geometric forms in strong colors?
Hernando Ocampo
What is depicted on the Manunggul Jar, symbolizing a journey to the afterlife?
Incised and painted boat with two human figures
What artistic design is Okir known for?
Curvilinear lines and Arabic geometric figures
Which of the following is a unique feature of the Sarimanok in Maranao art?
It has a fish in its beak or talons
During which time period was Baybayin, the Tagalog ancient script, recorded?
16th century
What materials are typically used to render the Okir design?
Hardwood, brass, silver
What was the primary purpose of anthropomorphic pots like the Maitum Jars?
Used for secondary burials
What art forms were introduced during the Spanish Colonial period?
Painting, Sculpture, Architecture
What characterizes contemporary art according to the text?
It lacks a uniform organizing principle.
What significant event contributed to the creation of a new art medium for arts and human expression?
The sudden rise of personal computers and new technology.
Why is contemporary art considered dynamic according to the text?
Because it challenges traditional boundaries with diverse materials and methods.
What does context in art refer to?
All things that might have influenced the artwork or the artist.
In what period did the name 'Philippine Contemporary Period' emerge?
1984 – Martsa ng Bayan
How is contemporary art different from traditional art forms?
Traditional art has a uniform organizing principle while contemporary art does not.
Study Notes
Purpose of Art
- Art is a way to communicate ideas, create a sense of beauty, explore perception, and generate strong emotions
- Art serves various functions, including personal, social, economic, political, historical, cultural, and physical
Functions of Art
- Personal/Individual: art for individual emotions
- Social: art as a shared connection
- Economic: art fuels the economy
- Political: art for political messages and propaganda
- Historical: art preserves history
- Cultural: art defines and symbolizes culture
- Religious: art used in worship and spiritual connections
- Physical: art for shelter and home
- Aesthetic: art beautifies life
Contemporary Art
- Defined as art of the present day
- Often experimental, using various materials and ideas
- Includes forms like painting, sculpture, photography, installation, performance, and video art
Classification of Arts
- Fine Arts: created primarily for aesthetic reasons, including painting, sculpture, and architecture
- Visual Arts: seen by the eye and perceived by the mind, including unmoving and moving images
- Contemporary Art Crafts: includes forms like bags, mats, textiles, baskets, and jewelry
- Performing Arts: public performance events, including film, theater, dance, and music
Philippine Art History
- Pre-Colonial Art: local communities established, art became decorative and meaningful (e.g., flake tools, stone and shell adzes, Manunggul jar)
- Spanish Colonial Art: introduced formal painting, sculpture, and architecture, influenced by Byzantine, Gothic, Baroque, and Rococo styles
- Philippine Contemporary Art: started in 1986, characterized by diversity, use of technology, and revivals of old styles
Filipino Pioneers of Contemporary Art
- Victorio Edades: bold strokes and bright colors
- Carlos "Botong" Francisco: abstraction, expressionism, surrealism
- Hernando Ocampo: geometric forms in strong colors
- Vicente Manansala: human forms in abstract cubism
- Cesar Legaspi: transparent cubism with flowing lines
Explore the various purposes and functions of art, ranging from communicating ideas to generating emotions, in both personal and societal contexts. Learn about art's role in history, culture, politics, economy, and individual emotions.
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