Culture and the Arts - GE9 Presentation PDF

OBJECTIVES ◎ Identify key influences to Chinese Art. ◎ Identify key characteristics of 2 Japanese ◎ Art. Trace the development of Philippine Art. 3    CHINESE ART...

OBJECTIVES ◎ Identify key influences to Chinese Art. ◎ Identify key characteristics of 2 Japanese ◎ Art. Trace the development of Philippine Art. 3    CHINESE ART 7 Excavated bronze pieces with intricate designs  CHINESE ART CHINA Zhou Dynasty was under a feudal kind of social system. Culture and art has flourished 8 Abundance of metal works for royal family  CHINESE ART 9 Metal Jade works materials  CHINESE ART Confucianism was the dominant way of life subscribed to by the general public. believed that in order for society to work, one must learn how to sympathize to others. 1 These principles became evident in most 1 artwork  CHINESE ART Indian models inspired a lot of Chinese artists for a few centuries. 1 2  CHINESE ART By the start of the 6th century, Chinese artists started making art that highlighted their very own culture. 1 Paintings usually depicted 3 magical places and realms that were born out of pure imagination while still infusing the Chinese characters that define their culture.  CHINESE ART 1 6 Monumental style Rocks and Mountains as barrier painting Sharp Brushstrokes Multiple Perspectives  CHINESE ART ◎ Porcelain is one of the commonly used items to make decorative ornaments, such as vases and jars. 1 Focal point / central 8 theme: NATURE  CHINESE ART ◎ Common overarching themes of Chinese artworks include everyday activities, war and violence, death, and 1 nature. 9 ◎ Artworks are infused with a lot of symbolisms.    JAPANESE ART ◎ Japanese were able to infuse local and indigenous materials with modern Western subjects and focal points. 2 1 ◎ Based on artifacts such as ceramic figures and ornaments, Korean and Japanese Buddhist Chinese influences were Architecture evident in Japanese artworks.  JAPANESE ART 2 2 Haniwa House  JAPANESE ART Buddhism became an integral part of Japanese culture. Images and sculptures of Buddha 2 Buddhist temples Japanese Buddhist 3 Architecture  JAPANESE ART After the 14th century, Japan isolated itself from the rest of the world, which in effect, gave them the avenue to let their culture 2 flourish. 4 Hokusai: The Breaking Wave off The Japanese style of Kanagawa painting leaned toward abstract and naturalistic handling.  JAPANESE ART UKIYO-E Crafted through woodcut prints. The artists developed a 2 5 technique that used lines and colors in a very distinctive manner.    PHILIPPINE ART ◎ Before the colonizers came to the Philippines, ethnic minorities have used art not only for daily activities but also for religious rituals and practices. 2 ◎ Pottery, weaving, carving, and the 9 use of metalwork and jewelry.  PHILIPPINE ART Pottery ◎ Pottery produced items that are of practical value for the early Filipinos, such as pots for cooking and large vases 3 for storing. 0  PHILIPPINE ART 3 1 Manunggal Jar found in Palawan  PHILIPPINES ART Weaving ◎ One of the most popular artisans of weaving is the people from the Cordilleras. They are known for their colorful woven cloth, which also have both religious and practical value. 3 3  PHILIPPINES ART Weaving ◎ The T'boli people from Mindanao are also known for their woven abaca cloth called t’nalak. 3 4  PHILIPPINE ART 3 6 T’nalak weavings  PHILIPPINE ART 3 5 T’nalak  PHILIPPINE ART Wood Carvings ◎ Wood carvings from Palawan depict animals like birds, which are representations of their religious beliefs. 3 7  PHILIPPINE ART Wood Carvings ◎ In Mindanao, the Tausug and Maranao people are known for their OKIR. ◎ Their common subjects include the sarimanok, naga, and the pako rabong. 3 8  PHILIPPINE ART 3 9 Pako Rabong Okir Sarimanok Okir Naga Okir  PHILIPPINE ART Jewelry ◎ Jewelry was used as amulets for protection to drive away evil spirits. ◎ Eventually, some minority groups from the 4 Cordilleras and Cotabato utilized jewelry as 2 ornaments integrated in their clothing.  PHILIPPINE ART 43 Cordillera’s T’boli Brass Necklace Jewelry  PHILIPPINE ART When the Spaniards discovered the Philippines during the 16th century, they had a goal to replace the existing indigenous cultural practices and beliefs of the early Filipinos. Art was used by Spaniards to propagate their 4 Christian Faith. 4  PHILIPPINE ART 4 5 Miagao Church  PHILIPPINE Art became ART one of the avenues for Filipino patriots and nationalists. 4 6 Juan Luna’s  PHILIPPINE ART ◎ When the Philippines was liberated from the Spanish rule, the Americans took over to establish a colonial government. ◎ They also propagated their culture and 4 beliefs through the implementation of 8 public school systems.  PHILIPPINE ART ◎ After World War II, the Philippines saw itself as an independent state transitioning into the formation of its national identity. 5 ◎ Artists focused on modern takes when 0 it comes to content, form, and subject matter. ◎ In addition, a debate emerged on whether art should be done as "proletarian art" or "art for art's sake."  PHILIPPINE ART ◎ The 1960s proved to be a period of modernism and dynamism with a lot of styles, techniques, and methods emerging. 5 ◎ Most artworks were reflections of the 2 political, social, and economic situation of the Philippines during the Marcos administration.  PHILIPPINE ART 5 3 Protest Art during Marcos Administration Questio 5 4 ns?