Contemporary Philippine Arts Lesson 1 PDF

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION REGINA C. IGUAL, LPT FACULTY MEMBER  2X2 PICTURE DELA CRUZ, JUAN C. GAS 12-B CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION LESSON 1: DEFINING CONTEMPORARY What ARTS is art? Art is healing. Art...

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION REGINA C. IGUAL, LPT FACULTY MEMBER  2X2 PICTURE DELA CRUZ, JUAN C. GAS 12-B CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION LESSON 1: DEFINING CONTEMPORARY What ARTS is art? Art is healing. Art tells our story. Art is communication. Art is shared experience. Art is a natural human behavior. LESSON 1: DEFINING CONTEMPORARY What ARTS does “contemporary” mean? How is it different from “modern”?  Do you think this painting as contemporary art? Contemporary Modern art art Art made in the present It came before day, set back in 1960's and contemporary art. 70's. Historians and critics Happening or beginning put the beginning of now or in recent times. modern art in the West Refers to the work of arts in 1860's- 1960's. made since the aftermath of WWII, and is used to describe the works of artists still living and  CONTEXT OF CONTEXT ART - Refers to the different factors and conditions that affects the reception and meaning making of work of art. (datuin et.al.,2018, p.45) Knowing the context of art behind its creation leads to more critical understanding and fairer evaluation of the work of art.  CONTEXT OF ART David Bulul Both are sculptures but they came from different contexts. CONTEXT OF ART For instance, in spite Bulul being classified as a “sculpture” in the Cordillera, it is considered as a granary god and an ancestral figure (Guillermo, 1991) and is part of their ritual practices.  CONTEXT OF ART 1. Nature 2. Everyday Life 3. Artist’s Background 4. Mode of Reception 5. Society, Politics, Economy, and History  1. Artist’s background Artist’s age, gender, location, culture where she/he belongs, resources and training can affect art production. (Datuin et.al., 2018, pp.47)  2.Nature Nature is a source of inspiration and a source of materials used in creating art.  2. Nature Example: A T’nalak, a traditional cloth from Lake Sebu, Cotobato, is made of abaca fibers and natural  2. Nature Example: Indigenous dances may intimate movements found in nature, such as Pangalay that 2. Nature Example: Nature is also a force we have to resist. Traditional Ivatan houses are built using durable materials to  3. Everyday life It is important to note the functionality of the work, if there is any, and the value it holds to a community, or a certain group of people.  3. Everyday life Example: In Bulacan, there is a tradition of making ornate pastillas’ pabalat (wrappers). Note how it combines both from (the pabalat design) and 3. Everyday life Example: Some artist draw inspirations in the mundane, as well as the dynamic 3. Everyday life Example: A group of young artists called Cavity Creative creates graffiti and street art around Cavite City. See how they utilize the public spaces around the 4. SOCIETY, POLITICS, ECONOMY, AND HISTORY Creating art is affected by external factors such as society, politics and economy, and history 4. SOCIETY, POLITICS, ECONOMY, AND HISTORY Example: Technological advancements has an affect in art production. 4. SOCIETY, POLITICS, ECONOMY, AND HISTORY Example: In history, the middle class that prospered from the trade and the opening of Suez Canal in the 19th century became the new patrons of the arts.  5. MODE OF RECEPTION It is important to know how a particular work is received by its audience.  5. MODE OF RECEPTION For instance, the meaning of the work constructed is based on how and where it is displayed. Share your insights Why is it important to know the 01 different contexts of art? What do you think will happen if 02 an artwork is interpreted in a wrong context?  Activity Bring the ff. materials ; Art and coloring materials cardboard/carton Scissors pencil and ruler glue, tape, glue gun & glue  Assignment Make an advance study about the elements of art. Thank You!