Contemporary Philippine Arts From The Regions PDF

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This document provides an overview and historical context of contemporary Philippine arts from various regions. The text examines the different periods of art, including pre-conquest, Spanish, American, Japanese and contemporary, highlighting key stylistic traits and influences.

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CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY Define Learn to identify Differentiate Contemporary whether Philippine Contemporary Arts in the artworks are Art from Modern Philippines modern or...

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS OBJECTIVE OF THE STUDY Define Learn to identify Differentiate Contemporary whether Philippine Contemporary Arts in the artworks are Art from Modern Philippines modern or Art contemporary. LESSON OUTLINE Contemporary vs Modern History and Timeline Overview of Philippine Art Modern (Neoclassic) ro Contemporary Similarities and Differences of Modern and Contemporary Art General Characteristics of Contemporary Art t L ’s e review but with a twist! Participants will be divided into teams based on their row seating. If a team recognizes the song and its associated dance steps, they will clap their hands and perform the dance. If the dance is performed successfully, the team will choose one member to answer a question. The question will be related to our previous lesson. A correct answer will be rewarded with a prize. CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS MODERN VS CONTEMPORARY MODERN CONTEMPORARY Something new, up-to-date, and Something happening right now often associated with the latest or very recently. It's about what's technology. It's about what's happening in the present considered "in style" or "current" moment. at a given time. MODERN ART (1946 - 1969) The period when Filipino artists were seeking to establish their own artistic identity, they blended traditional Filipino styles with Western influences, such as Impressionism and Cubism. “Interaction” by Victorio Edades CONTEMPORARY ART (1970 - PRESENT) A period in the present time that sees artists reflecting on the modern world, with all its challenges and changes. It utilizes a wide range of art forms, from paintings and sculptures to digital art, to explore issues like technology, social justice, and globalization. What is Contemporary Art? Is it same with as being Modern? The first difference between contemporary and modern is historical and chronological. Historical Overview: Philippine Art Historical Overview: Philippine Art PRE - CONQUEST PERIOD Traditional art that has religious symbols, day to day activity such as fishing, farming, etc., or a specific decorative art pattern to the community Either influenced by animistic (local religion) or Islam-based Pre-Conquest Painting (Potter): MANUNGGUL JAR A secondary burial jar excavated from the Manunggul Cave in Palawan, Philippines, dates back to 890–710 B.C. The two figures on the cover's handle symbolize the soul's journey to the afterlife. Pre-Conquest Painting (Ornament): MAITUM JAR The Maitum figures come across as individual portraits of males, females, young, old, pregnant, happy, sad, highly ranked or not, among other indicators of how they had been remembered during their lifetime. A secondary burial vessels discovered in 1991 by the National Museum of the Philippines' archaeological team in Ayub Cave, Barangay Pinol, Maitum, Sarangani Province Pre-Conquest Painting (Body Adornment): PINTADOS "Pintados," or "painted people," is a term that refers to the native Filipinos who Spanish colonizers encountered in the 16th century. Men - Symbol of bravery and fierceness in battle Women - symbol of beauty and fertility Pre-Conquest Painting (Ornament): ANTING-ANTING Agimat, also known as anting or folklorized as anting-anting, is a Filipino word for "amulet" or "charm". An object believed to possess power and gives super strength to anyone who wears or brings it. Pre-Conquest Sculpture: BULOL The bulol, or "Ifugao rice god," is a carved human figurine into which a certain class of anito is said to incorporate itself when worshipped. Bulols are kept in the house or granary, and are usually made in pairs. They are carved of narra wood. Pre-Conquest Architecture: BAHAY KUBO Bahay kubo, also known as “nipa hut” is a traditional Filipino dwelling made of bamboo, nipa palm leaves, and other locally sourced materials. Historical Overview: Philippine Art Historical Overview: Philippine Art SPANISH PERIOD During the Spanish period, art in the Philippines included religious paintings and sculptures like "Santos," as well as secular portraiture. Other art forms consisted of furniture, reliefs, jewelry, metalwork, and architectural ornamentation. The Spanish introduced churches, plazas, forts, civic buildings, homes, shops, cemeteries, bridges, and lighthouses. Spanish Period Painting: GOMBURZA Refers to three Filipino Catholic priests, Mariano Gomes, Jose Burgos, and Jacinto Zamora, who were executed by a garrote on February 17, 1872, in Bagumbayan, Philippines by Spanish colonial authorities on charges of subversion arising from the 1872 Cavite mutiny. Spanish Period Sculpture: SANTOS (SAINTS) A santo ('saint') is a religious statue in the Catholic traditions of Spain and the former Spanish Empire. They are usually made of wood. Spanish Period Architecture: SAN AGUSTIN Spanish: Iglesia de San Agustín de Paoay Commonly known as the Paoay Church, is a Roman Catholic church in the municipality of Paoay, Ilocos Norte in the Philippines. Historical Overview: Philippine Art Historical Overview: Philippine Art AMERICAN PERIOD During the American period in the Philippines, artists painted landscapes, portraits, genre scenes, interiors, and still life. Sculptors created free-standing sculptures and reliefs for public display. In architecture, city planning included parks, waterfront developments, civic buildings, public works projects, apartments, residences, offices, structures for health and education, and business chalets. American Period WOMEN WORKING IN A RICE Painting: FIELD Painted by Fabian de la Rosa in 1902, it depicts the experiences of Filipinos, particularly women, in the fields of labor, specifically rice planting. American Period Sculpture: OBLATION The Oblation is a concrete statue by Philippine National Artist Guillermo Tolentino which serves as the iconic symbol of the University of the Philippines. It stands naked and proud, with arms wide open to accept knowledge and change. Historical Overview: Philippine Art Historical Overview: Philippine Art JAPANESE PERIOD Artists painted scenes of war, propaganda, and everyday life. Some artists tried to connect Filipino culture with Japanese or Asian themes. The Japanese built public works like roads and government buildings. Japanese Period RAPE AND MASSACRE IN Painting: ERMITA A painting by Diosdado M. Lorenzo, serves as a mournful chronicle of the harrowing occurrences that transpired during the Battle of Manila in 1945—a sad period in the Japanese occupation of the Philippines throughout World War II. revise Japanese Period Painting: DOOMED FAMILY (1945) A painting by Dominador Castaneda that shows a Filipino family being abused by the Japanese. A lifeless father is bound in rope, his bloodied back mercilessly whipped. A child, still alive and tied, has her mouth open emitting perhaps a frightened helpless wail. Out of the Pre-Conquest, Spanish, American, and Japanese Periods in Philippine art, which one do you find most interesting, and why? CONTEMPORARY ART If we talk in terms of art history, contemporary can be defined as “art produced by artist living today”. “Man on the Stairs” by Victorio “The Contrast (1960)” by Edades Hernando Ruiz Ocampo HR Acampo’s painting was painted in the early 1960s. At that time, the painting was considered contemporary, today, we refer to these works as example of modern art, produced between the American colonial periods to the post-war period. Some modern artists continue to produce work till today. In that sense, their works can be described as contemporary, by virtue of being “of the present”. “The Contrast (1960s)” by Hernando Ruiz Ocampo VICTORIO EDADES (1895-1985) He was named a National Artist in 1976. History recognizes him as "The Father of Modern Philippine Art." He was the one who initiated the modern art movement that challenged the neoclassical style, which was dominant at the time he returned home Victorio Edades (1895-1985) from studying in America before the war. VICTORIO EDADES (1895-1985) He founded the "Thirteen Moderns," a group of artists who advocated for a more modern approach to art and helped change the art scene in the Philippines. Edades believed that art should be more than just a representation of reality; it should also reflect the artist's emotions and ideas. Victorio Edades (1895-1985) NEOCLASSICISM Neoclassicism is generally regarded as the rebirth of the Classical style. The neoclassic style depicts reality as closely as possible and idealizes “The Fruit Pickers Under the Mango Tree” by Fernando it. Amorsolo The modern artists led by Edades challenged what were described as “conservative” art seen in the works of national artist Fernando Amorsolo and Guillermo Tolentino. “Bonifacio and the Katipuneros” "Bather by the Water" by “Boat” by Fernando Amorsolo by Guillermo Tolentino Fernando Amorsolo Modern artists do not aim to copy and idealize reality; instead, they change the colors and flatten the picture instead of creating illusions of depth, nearness, and farness’. Instead of the beautiful and pastoral, they what might be thought of as “ugly” and unpleasant. “Bonifacio and the Katipuneros” "Madonna of the Slum" by "The Builder" by Victorio Edades “Boat” by Fernando Amorsolo by Guillermo Tolentino Vicente Manansala Modern Art vs Neoclassical TIME FRAME STYLE INFLUENCE CONTINUITY Considered new and Considered Broke away from Modern shocking at its time, "traditional" in traditional styles and Art emerged in the late comparison to embraced innovation. 19th and 20th centuries Contemporary Art. Labeled as "academic," was Associated with Fernando Described as familiar taught in schools like the Amorsolo and Guillermo Neoclassi and comfortable, was University of the Philippines Tolentino and continues to cal prevalent in the 18th School of Fine Arts, with artists influence artists who have century. like Amorsolo and Tolentino as learned it formally or influential figures. informally, Contemporary Art is the art of the present, continuously in process and in-flux. What is contemporary today might become "academic" or "traditional" at some point. The styles of Modern Art are now part of art school curricula and have become academic.

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