Contemporary Arts PDF

Contemporary Arts Lesson 1: Art What is Art? - Expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty and emotional power. - Natural human behavior. - Communication. - Healing. - Tells a story - A sh...

Contemporary Arts Lesson 1: Art What is Art? - Expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty and emotional power. - Natural human behavior. - Communication. - Healing. - Tells a story - A shared experience \"We shape art, art shapes our being\" Why do people create Art? Worship - People, especially on ancient culture do art to glorify their creator. This is evident in the many religious structures in the ancient world such as the pyramids and temples. Songs were also created for worship as evident in many medieval hymns. Impulse - Some artists create art because they are driven by impulse. It is their passion, and nothing makes them happier than doing their chosen art. These artists consider art as life and spend their time doing nothing but such. Self-Expression - Artists express their ideas and emotions that might not be adequately conveyed through words. Each artwork is a reflection of each artist\'s personality and experiences, making each artwork unique. Recognition - Some artists create art in hopes of gaining fame and fortune. Some artists use art as their means of livelihood, as seen with many visual artists, musicians, and television and movie stars. What is Contemporary Art? - It is the art that springs out of the present-day events and passions of the society. - It is developed in the year 1960\'s to present. - It is the newest form of art - It can be seen as a transgression of established norms and rules. - In historical context, contemporary art is a specific episodes or stage in the story of evolution of art, referring to specific location in space and time - Contemporary Art sets itself apart from the past and of the late. Why Contemporary Art is important? - Contemporary Art is essential because it belongs to your time but it also serves a form of expression of the people\'s present feelings and longings. - It empowers people to create their art with self-expression, new mediums, new techniques, new perspectives, etc. Examples of Contemporary Art Comedian - Year: 2019 - Artist: Maurizio Cattelan \"Sandsäule\" - Year: 2008 - Artist: Roman Signer \"Take the Money and Run\" - Year: 2019 - Artist: Jens Haaning \"Il Kayak\" - Year: N/A - Artist: Roman Signer \"Girl With The Red Balloon\" - Year: 2002 - Artist: Bansky \"Love is in the Bin\" - Year: 2018 - Artist: Bansky \"Never Stops\" - Year: N/A - Artist: N/A \"Continental Breakfast\" - Year: 2023 - Artist: Anna Uddenberg\'s \"Can\'t Help Myself\" - Year: 2016 - Artist: Sun Yuan And Peng Yu 3N\'s of Art 1\. Nuance - Subtle details or complexity; Craftsmanship 2\. Novelty - Originality or Innovation - Ability to bring fresh ideas, techniques, or perspectives 3\. Narrative - Story or message the artwork tells Contemporary Art Forms Dance - It is the art of the human form, body is used, mobilized and choreographed in a specific time, form and space. Music - It is the art form that combines vocal and instrumental sound to create a composition. Visual Arts - These are the artworks, as painting, photograph sculptures that appeals primarily to the visual sense and typically exists in permanent form. Theater - It is the art form of performance. Dramatic text is portrayed on the stage by actors and actresses and are enhanced by props, lights and sounds. Literature - It is the art form of language through the combine use of words, creating meaning and experience. Architecture - It is the structure that is meant to be used as a shelter, its art relies on the design and purpose of the structure. Film - It is a technological translation of theater, special effects are utilized to enhance the story telling Art and The Filipino Attributes of the Ph Art - Art is ingrained with beauty and function - It is holistic in nature. - Art is part of our everyday life. Philippine Art Tendencies Broadest Aspect Technique - This is why many artists often orient objects showing the biggest and the most familiar angel of an object for greater recognition. - Filipino artworks often try to show the many sides of an object, depicting how Filipinos think it looks rather than how it is seen. Multiple Focal Points - Many artists use multiple focal points in their composition in efforts to try to represent the sentiments of the different members of society. Highly Expressive - This tendency holds especially true for the performing arts, where Filipinos excel. In the visual arts, this is carried over through the colorful artworks. Polychromatic - Filipinos love colorful, decorative arts and crafts. This is why costumes and festivals are bathed in rich, vibrant spectrum colors. Maximalism - Filipino art has an inclination to fill up space with forms and ornamentation. This is said to be rooted in the expressiveness of the Filipinos. Rhythmic Patterns - One of the most recognizable tendencies in Filipino art is the stylized and measured organization of patterns and forms. - Repetition of visual elements to establish a pattern. - Rhythm can be achieved through repetition, patterns, and alternating rhythm Indigenous Influences - Incorporation of indigenous motifs Cultural Synthesis - Fusion of Indigenous, Spanish, American, and other influences