Contemporary Philippine Arts From The Region PDF

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION ART ★ is everywhere ★ enriches our lives with meanings ★ responds to our human desire to experience beauty and explore unknown ★ self-expression CONTEMPORARY ART ★ generally, refers to art being created now ★ born in the 20th cen...

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION ART ★ is everywhere ★ enriches our lives with meanings ★ responds to our human desire to experience beauty and explore unknown ★ self-expression CONTEMPORARY ART ★ generally, refers to art being created now ★ born in the 20th century, a legacy of modernism ★ “the art of today” MODERN ART ★ 1860’s to 1970’s ★ self-expressive ★ primarily made on canvases ★ focuses on the subjective presentation of chosen themes. CONTEMPORARY ART ★ 1960’s up to present ★ pays attention to the society, thus known for its social impact ★ in every medium that you can think of ★ takes a strong strand on social, political, and cultural aspects of the world. ★ characteristics of contemporary art ○ diversity contemporary artists may use an infinity of materials, sources and styles to create art ○ reflect in society contemporary art provides an opportunity to reflect on current social issues relevant to humanity, and the world that surrounds us ○ innovation in art contemporary art is often abstract, experimental, and process- based. it also tends to make use of new media such as photography, video, and computer-generated imagery. ○ redefining arts contemporary art relates to practices and aesthetic designs that convey ideas or concepts, such as conceptual art. 2 BRANCHES OF ART IN THE PHILIPPINES ★ living traditions/traditional arts ○ refers to the crafting of material arts that are passed on from one generation to the next. ★ studio arts ○ refers to the production of visual arts which consist of painting, sculpture, graphic, and plastic arts. ○ emphasis is in individual meaning FORM & STYLES ncr (national capital region) ★ neo-realism ○ in painting, it was a legacy of victorio edades ○ influence by western cubism ○ in sculpture, it was pioneered by napoleon abueva but it was became prolific at it eduardo castrillo. ★ photo-realism / hyperrealism ○ these are paintings that look like the real object ○ when painting is rendered in a meticulously realistic style with accurate details looking like a photograph ★ social realism ○ it emphasizes that the subject matter should show a keen awareness if conflict arising from the oppressive conditions and events of the time ○ ex. krista by pablo baen santos ★ abstract art ○ it can be derived from a recognizable object, thus, it can be expressive ○ it can be suggestive of an idea, a metaphor or symbol ○ it does not represents accurate depiction of a visual reality instead it uses shapes, colors, forms, etc ★ conceptual art movement ○ robert chabet was recognized as the father of Philippine conceptual art his work is all about playful, endless experimentation he said that art is all about idea the idea of the work is more important than the finished object LUZON ★ binakul ○ also known as twil in ilocano  ○ it is common term of the blanket design recognizable by abstract patterns which create and optical illusion ★ traditional cordilleran bul’ul ○ culture of ancestors in contemporary art ○ it is a figure representing ancestors who guard both rice and agriculture from seed to granary, as well as the health of the cordilleran people ○ carved in “cubistic manner" ★ escapist bucolic life ○ in the hand of angono and paete artists ○ paeta - woodcarvers ○ angono - painters ○ all of their works depict rustic theme ★ botong school of painting in angono ○ the painting styles of carlos “botong" francisco remains in his hometown of angono. ○ they carry some of his paintings approach like bayanihan, fishing, farming, landscape with carabaos. VISAYAS the national commission for culture and the arts (NCCA) has facilitated the establishment of twenty-two schools of living traditions housed in balay-turun-an among the panay bukidnon in capiz and iloilo. the mother school is in central panay. 5 basic art forms taught in these schools ★ epic chanting ★ the art of embroidery called panubok which is used to adorn the saipang (a traditional red or white blouse for women with patterns of flowers, stars, water, vines, birds, and insects) ★ the binanog - courtship dance performed during harvests and weddings ★ making musical instruments tambol and kubing ★ making bamboo handicrafts such as trays and baskets mat weaving in basey and samar ★ common images featured in the designs: flowers such as hibiscus, and sampaguita; leaves such as palay, fern, and neem; and plumage such as peacock or rooster feathers ★ some weavers include portraits of famous figures and personalities and exotic landscape and seascapes ★ traditional colors are maroon and green patadyong colors and designs from visayas as a national motif is a traditional plaid textile which women weave in antique, iloilo, and negros occidental ★ this is made up of mostly primary colors of red, yellow, and blue, and secondary colors or orange, purple, and green ★ this is woven in stripes, squares and, rectangles ★ commonly used as a wrap-around skirt in lowland christian including southern luzon MINDANAO the national commission for culture and the arts supports twenty-two schools of living traditions in mindanao. subjects taught in these school of living traditions: ★ weaving and embroidery of attire ★ mat weaving ★ dance ★ making musical instruments ★ crafting bead accessories note: all of these are integrated and kept alive in daily life ★ ex: the malong has been traditionally used for various purposes. ○ skirt for both men and women ○ blanket ○ dressing cover ○ hammock ○ prayer mat ○ rituals and malong dance ZAMBONGA DEL SUR ★ karitis, sabat, and batangyawe ○ subanen’s notable bead accessories. ○ it is a repeated diamonds and zigzags in colors yellow, red, blue, and green note: all of these are integrated and kept alive in daily life ★ headline news ★ in depth analysis ★ behind the scenes ★ tips and tricks ★ upcoming events ★ community corner LOWER CAMPO ISLAM ★ gandingan gongs and lubakan drums ○ musical accompaniment of maguindanao dances ○ the village folks continue to craft these instruments by hand. BUKIDNON ★ talaandig school of living tradition ○ the school taught how to make tribal musical instrument: kubing, pulala, dayuday, kutyapi, and tambol ○ cultural center, where elders teach epic narration and singing, weaving, spiritual rituals, traditional organization and village governance, and everyday ethics anchored on reverence for the earth. ★ ukkil from mindanao ○ as national symbol ukkil or okir is the distinct traditional art form representing mindanao. ○ it is a curvilinear motif representing the mythical dragon or serpent or “naga” often enhanced with leaf and vine patterns. ○ ukkil or okir can be seen: woven or embroidered in clothing sculpted into wooden house beams called panolong, carved in grave markers ★ sarimanok ○ it is another national symbol in the form of rooster with a hanging fish on its beak. artists who made use of the symbols ukkil and sarimanok in their artworks: ★ abdulmari imao ○ he is a national artist who popularized the ukkil and sarimanok ★ haja amina appi ○ she is a gamaba artist and made use of the ukkil as shown in the wave motifs of her tepo. ★ rameer tawasil ○ he made use of the ukkil as his inspiration to his colourful tausug painting. he addresses issues of peace, cultural heritage, and the environment in mindanao not only in his paintings but also in his community involvement in the ARMM. ARCHITECTURE  ★ is an imaginative and creative blend of science and art in designing different environments for people. ★ it also refers to all man-made surroundings as the designed environment, which is created as a setting for human activity, ranging in scale from buildings and parks to neighborhoods and cities. ○ the practice of architecture is all about making places ○ architecture has profound effects on our lives. every day we encounter architecture as we live, work, play, study, and worship inside a building. ○ every one of us moves in and out of buildings—houses, schools, offices, stores, churches, bus stations, banks and movie theater—on a daily basis and we take for granted the fact that architecture is an integral part of our lives. its part of our personal history. allied arts of architecture ★ interior design ○ refers to the design and coordination of the decorative elements and character of the interior environment. ○ interior designers, plan, design and furnish interiors of private homes, commercial establishments and public buildings. ○ this may also involve new construction and renovation. ★ landscape architecture ○ refers to the art composing landform, vegetation, water, buildings, and paving to create memorable outdoor environments such as gardens and parks. ○ landscape architects design the layout as well as the topography and plant materials for public parks, residential areas, college campuses, playground, golf courses, shopping centers, industrial parks, and parkways. ○ this work includes the selection of gardens, lawns, hedges, ground, covers and trees. ex: paco park and university of the Philippines library garden by ildefonso santos ★ urban design ○ refers to the art of designing towns, cities, street and spaces. ○ it involves the design of buildings, group of buildings, spaces, and landscapes and the establishment of frameworks and process that facilitate successful development. note:  ★ beyond its artistic expression, architecture and its allied arts have to conform to the standards and measures set by the regulatory agencies of the government. ★ national building code that architects must strictly follow to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the general public. ★ architects are legally responsible, they have to be licensed to practice architecture. ○ from old churches to shopping malls, the architecture has evolved to reflect to the changes in our culture and society. ○ each structure we find in our locality, represent the era when it was built. ○ to understand the meaning of architecture, one must relate the style and structure of a building to a particular period in history and social context. architecture was born from the human need of shelter. it protects us from harsh conditions imposed by our natural environment—from discomforts of climate to the dangers of predatory beasts. architecture is closely related to other artistic disciplines. just like painting, sculpture, music, literature, and cinema. architecture shares many of the same compositional principles similar to those other disciplines. ★ just like sculpture and painting, architecture is a visual expression of form, material, and color. ★ constantin brancusi (a sculptor), declared that “architecture is inhabited sculpture”. it should serve a practical purpose of providing a place for human activities and rituals. ★ architecture is tied to a specific place and demands stability, unlike painting and sculpture which are moveable objects. ★ architecture should respond to the following requirements: ○ geography ○ climate ○ surroundings types of houses ★ fale ○ the ifugao house ○ designed to buffer the cold highland temperature in cordillera region which looks like a windowless pyramid of thatch resting on four posts. ★ ivatan house ○ can be found in batanes has very thick stone lime masonry to cope with torrential rains, strong winds, and earthquakes. ★ torogan house  ○ a maranao chieftain’s ancestral residence. ○ has wooden posts carved like chess-pieces that rest on rounded stones to allow the entire structure to sway during earthquakes. in general, architecture and the designed environment are influenced by a variety of factors such as follows: ★ need ○ is the practical requirement that a building must respond to ○ examples include the protection of people and property against harm and dangers such as wind and rain, onlookers, and other interference. ★ technology ○ the current state of technical knowledge in building and the availability of materials, tools, equipment, and methods for construction will dictate the form of building. ★ culture ○ a building can be seen as the material embodiment of the specific ideas and expectations of a society. this makes the building a cultural object, an object with social and symbolic significance and meaning. ★ climate ○ a building must provide and optimum interior climate for the user, his activities and his property. ★ society ○ what are the social expectations that the building must meet? ○ primary elements here are health, welfare, communication, and quality of life. architectural types the types of architecture are established not by architects but by society, according to the needs of its different institutions. society sets the goals and assigns to the architect the task of providing the design solution and appropriate building type. ★ domestic architecture ○ is produced for the social unit. ○ it provides shelter and security for the basic physical functions of life that involve the family rather than the community. ★ religious and sacred architecture ○ churches and mosques serve as places of worship and as shelter for the images, relics and holy areas of religious devotion. ★ government and state architecture ○ buildings are required for the performance of the basic functions of government such as administration, legislation, and dispensing justice.  ○ ex: presidential palaces, parliamentary buildings, department buildings, capitol buildings, city halls, municipal buildings, courthouses, prisons, and barangay halls. ★ recreational architecture ○ it facilitates the human need to “re-create”, to refresh or to rejuvenate oneself mentally and physically. ○ ex: gymnasiums, sports arenas, spas, swimming pools, gaming arcades, hotels, casinos, museums, theatres, libraries, shopping malls, and other buildings that promote well- being and leisure. ★ welfare and educational architecture ○ the principal institutions of public welfare are facilities for education, health, public security, and utilities. ○ ex: schools, hospitals, training centers, rehabilitation centers, and hospices are examples of this. ★ commercial and industrial architecture ○ architecture under this category has a particular economic function, exchange transportation, communication, manufacturing, and power production which meet the principal needs of commerce and industry. visual elements of contemporary architecture ★ zig zag windows- ○ these are highly - stylized windows in the form of sharp incisions shaped like bolts of lighting. ★ tent-style roofs ○ these are lightweight, tensile structure or stretched fabric roofs which generate new and dynamic sculptural geometries. ★ skin-and-bones aesthetics ○ these are expressed by external elevators, exposed utilities system (plumbing, air- conducts, electrical conduits) and structural components are made prominent to highlight the internal workings of the building in its external appearance. ★ communications equipment ○ these include communication towers which are installed in skyscrapers or tall buildings to enhance the verticality of the building and give a more high- tech look to the structure. ★ irregular forms ○ forms are no longer based on grids or regular solids. with the digital revolution, non-linear and fluid building forms which are almost blob-like are created. they are heavily on the use of computer aided design and digital prototyping to generate these non-rectangular and non- grid forms. ★ architecture as sculpture ○ with freedom from rectangular grid-based design and new materials to form the building envelope, buildings are now a subject of sculptural experimentation and structural gymnastic.