Contemporary Philippine Arts in the Regions PDF

 At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to; a. discuss the nature of contemporary art: b. identify and discuss the characteristics of contemporary: c. discuss contemporary art of the Philippines: d. discuss aspects of contemporary art as seen in selected artworks; and e. explain t...

 At the end of the lesson, the students will be able to; a. discuss the nature of contemporary art: b. identify and discuss the characteristics of contemporary: c. discuss contemporary art of the Philippines: d. discuss aspects of contemporary art as seen in selected artworks; and e. explain the use of contemporary art.  Contemporary arts generally refers to art being created now. Contemporary is derived from the Latin prefix co, which mean “together” or “with,” plus tempus, which means “time”. The chronological view defines contemporary art as art related to this current period in art history, and refers to art that is new, recent, modern, or pertains to present moment.  Contemporary art emerged in the Philippines in reaction to social and cultural realities during the 1970s. This period was an era of repression and censorship of artistic expressions. Philippine arts at this point was defined by a system which trained aspiring artists under the tutelage of more established ones. Contemporary art began at a time when the country regained its liberties after the ouster of the Marcos regime, and free expression was again granted.  Art or “Sining” is defined as the different manners of expressing human skills and imagination in the creation of aesthetic conditions, objects and presentations. Art is not confined only to what is seen. Art involves the use of all the physical senses in order to appreciate it.  Directions: Complete the graphic organizer by supplying five words that you think relates Philippine Arts. Then, write three sentences that explain why you think those words are associated with the given main idea. Write your answer on the answer sheet provided.  Philippines has diverse art forms from its different regions. These diverse art forms, when integrated, give a clear picture of how abundant the culture and tradition of the Philippines is. It continues to evolve up to the present and progress to contemporary art tradition. As a Filipino, we should have the knowledge about the different art forms in the Philippines to fully understand the culture, tradition, and nation’s identity. In this module, you will have an understanding and appreciation of the Philippine Arts specifically the Contemporary Philippine Arts. To start your learning of the different art forms in the Philippines, examine the following images of arts and process your thoughts with the help of the guide questions below.  The Manunggul jar from Palawan was used about 2,700 years ago to protect the remains of the dead. It is valued as the most impressive work of ancient pottery in the Philippines. It was discovered in the Manunggul Cave, Lipuun Point.  The Philippine artist Fernando Amorsolo (1892-1972) was a portraitist and painter of rural landscapes. He is best known for his craftmanship and mastery in the use of light. Fernando Amorsolo was born May 30, 1892, in the Paco district of Manila. The painting shows three women namely Marcella Marino de Agoncillo (on the right side) refer as the mother of the Philippine flag.  By Federico Aguilar Alcuaz Maria. Another traditional female name in the Philippines, Maria also follows the theme of the country's Christian roots. Maria means “beloved” or “love.”  The development of the Philippine arts comes in three major traditions. These are the Ethnic Tradition, Spanish Colonial Tradition, and American Colonial and Contemporary Arts Traditions. Even before the colonization, the Philippines already has its indigenous arts. In this era, art forms were primarily influenced by the area where our ancestors prosper. However, the Spaniards came who tend to replace indigenous arts with western arts. For the period of Spanish rule, art forms were primarily influenced by religion and secularization. Consequently, after more than three centuries of Spanish colonization, Americans came.  During American rule, development of Philippine art forms was mainly influenced by education and governance. Subsequently, concept of modern art was introduced and practiced by many artists. It is in this time wherein urbanization, consumerism, changes in the political system, and rise of new technology influence the development of art. Due to the technological advances, new forms of expression came in the field of arts and modern art continuously developed which led to the contemporary arts nowadays (Luzviminda & Sayseng, 2016). These art forms from various regions or from various artists contributed to the picture of Philippine’s identity as a country. And as a Filipino, it’s important that we have knowledge to describe these art forms based on its details and elements, in relation to our country’s culture and tradition, that makes it an artistic piece. In the field of arts, knowing the elements and principles of arts is important, not just to the artist but also to the viewer, to have a deeper understanding of an artwork. 1. Space In visual arts, space pertains to emptiness which may either be positive space or negative space. Positive space refers to a part which is enclosed in a shape, while negative space refers to the opposite part which the shape is enclosing. 2. Line In visual arts, a line is a series of connected points. It may come in two characteristics: form – curved, dotted, or broken lines; and direction – vertical, horizontal, or diagonal lines. Different types of lines may convey different meanings. For example, a horizontal line usually suggests calmness, vertical lines may convey strength, diagonal lines create an impression of action, curved lines create an expression of gradual change of direction, and circular line may pertain an abrupt change of direction. 3. Shape and Form. Shape is an area that is enclosed by a line or lines. Shapes are two dimensional figures with height and width. There are different kinds of shapes and these are geometric shapes (triangle, squares, rectangle, etc.), organic shapes (shapes found in nature, e.g. shape of a leaf or cloud), abstract shapes (asymmetrical and free flowing shapes). Meanwhile, forms are three dimensional figures. Its dimensions are height, width, and volume. Unlike shapes, it has more depth. 4. Color In visual arts, color is associated with the natural phenomenon in our environment. Scientifically, when a light passes through a prism, it will produce different hues of different wavelengths. These colors may pertain to lightness, darkness, coolness, or warmth. 5. Value In visual arts, value is considered a property of a color which pertains to its lightness or darkness. 6. Texture In visual arts, texture is the element that appeals to our sense of feel on things, rough, smooth, bumpy, or slippery. It pertains to the surface of an art piece. 1.Proportion Refers to the relationship of the size of elements in a body of art. For example, when drawing a human standing beside a house, it is important to ensure that the size of the human is proportional to the size of the house. 2. Harmony In visual arts, harmony is the unity of the artwork, specifically about the arrangement of the related elements 3. Variety In other terms, variety may be referred to as diversity. This means adding multiple, different elements to break the monotony of an artwork and make it more interesting. 4. Movement In arts, movement is the illusion of motion in a painting, sculpture design, or in a piece of art. 5. Rhythm This refers to the repetition of certain elements to produce a pattern. In visual arts, repeated design elements may create a certain flow and may lead the viewer’s eyes. 6. Balance Balance refers to the even and equal distribution of elements. 7. Emphasis Emphasis is a principle which may refer to the greater impact given on a certain element. These elements and principles of arts are essential to understand the meaning of a piece of art clearly and deeply. In relation to that, diverse art forms in the Philippines convey its meanings through the elements and principles present to them. So, as we described some art forms from the various regions through the development of Philippine arts, let’s use the elements and principles of arts to understand it.