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Modern Art Term used to describe artistic works produced during the 19th century to the mid 20th century Expresses individuality Explores new perspective on reality and the nature of art itself, also the artist’s personal vision Modern art encompasses numerous movements: Impressi...

Modern Art Term used to describe artistic works produced during the 19th century to the mid 20th century Expresses individuality Explores new perspective on reality and the nature of art itself, also the artist’s personal vision Modern art encompasses numerous movements: Impressionism, Cubism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism. Impressionism - focuses on capturing the effects of light and atmosphere in a fleeting moment. Cubism - Deconstructing objects into geometric shapes and presenting multiple perspectives simultaneously. Expressionism - Conveying emotional experience through distorted forms and vivid colors. Contemporary Art Art made by living artists Refers to art created on the late 20th century to the present day Focuses on social impact In a Tropical Country, the temperature stays warm all year, with only small changes between seasons. That’s why the Philippines has a tropical climate with a lot of rain and sunshine. Making the Philippines rich in: FLORA - (plant life) and FAUNA - (animals) ART It is an imitation of life and the world rendered beautifully, which gives pleasure ARISTOTLE One of the earliest thinkers to provide assumptions about art In his work poetics, Aristotle discussed art, particularly focusing on drama, poetry, and tragedy He believed that art imitates life and that this imitation (or “mimesis”) is a natural human activity. He thought art could teach, provide pleasure, and even lead to catharsis - an emotional release for the audience Aristotle’s ideas about art were some of the earliest in the Western philosophy and have influenced how people think about art for centuries 2 IMPORTANT ELEMENTS OF ART Medium This refers to the materials or tools an artist uses to create the artwork, such as paint, clay, pencils, or digital tools. The medium can affect the style and appearance of the artwork. Subject The subject is what the artwork is about / what you see in the art. It could be a person, landscape, object, or even an idea. The subject helps communicate the artist’s message to the viewer 8 Major Forms of Art 1. PICTURE Two-dimensional, Visual art created on surfaces like canvas or paper, including paintings, drawings, and prints. It typically aims to represent or express ideas and emotions through imagery. 2. SCULPTURE Three-dimensional art formed by shaping materials such as stone, metal, wood or clay. It can be freestanding or relief, and often explores form, space, and texture. 3. ARCHITECTURE Structure that meant to be used as shelter. Its art relies on the design and purpose of the structure. 4. MUSIC Art form that appeals to the senses of hearing, composed by combining notes into harmony. 5. LITERATURE Art form of language through the combined use of words, creating meaning and experience. 6. THEATER Art of performance. Dramatic text is portrayed on stage by actors and actresses and is enhanced by props, lights and sounds. Form of art in which artists use their voice and/or their bodies, often in relation to other objects, to convey artistic expression.  7. CINEMA A technological translation of theater, special effects are utilized to enhance the story telling. 8. DANCING Art of the human form, body is used, mobilized and choreographed in a specific time, form and space. J PAUL GETTY MUSEUM - Defines contemporary art as “art made and produced by artists living today” Appropriation (Changing the Subject) Involves creating new work by taking or borrowing a pre-existing objects or images and transforming or combining with new ones The use of these prints, image and icons to produce art form is a feature of contemporary art that combines the part with present The contemporary artist revives interest to existing forms of art Performance Performance of contemporary artist has evolved to “emphasize spontaneous, unpredictable elements of chance” according to the Walker Art Center Space Examples of site-specific art forms wherein the art form is performed and positioned in specific spots  Types of spaces are overlap, placement, size, value and focus, linear perspective, shading. Hybridity (changing the medium) Mixing of unlikely materials to produce artwork Technology Is a reality in the present day world and contemporary artists have used technology in the creation and dissemination of works of art. MTV first went into the airwave in 1981, video became part of the human interaction > Performance and Space create meaning as separate entities, as well as when they are combined to create a spectacle > The Internet provides accessibility in experiencing art forms. Vincent Van Gogh Birthday: March 30, 1853 Death: July 29, 1890 Dutch impressionist painter Painted starry night (1889) during his 12 months stay at the saint-paul-de-mausole asylum near saint-remy-de-provence in france Brenda Fajardo Baraha Ng Buhay Pilipino (1980s-2005) Hand-painted paper cards / Tarot Card Format  Acrylic paint & ink Juan Luna Las Damas Romanas (1882) Oil on Canvas Fernando Amorsolo Palay Maiden Leonardo Da Vinci Mona Lisa Don Mclean - Sang starry starry night Pops Fernandez - Concert Queen Martin Nievera - Concert King Ogie Alcasid - OPM King Regine Velasquez - OPM Queen Marilyn Arsem - Play dead Yuan Moro Ocampo - Olympics Alfred A. Yuson - Babala Karen Eland - Coffee medium Madrigal Singers - pangarap ko ang ibigin ka Elito Circa - Blood medium