Contemporary

Philippine Arts
from the
Regions
describes various contemporary art
forms and their practices from the
various regions
CAR11/12IAC-0a-1

Ms. Vanneza Clare G. Martinez

ABSTRACT ART EXPRESSIONISM SURREALISM
ABSTRACT ART EXPRESSIONISM SURREALISM
ABSTRACT ART EXPRESSIONISM SURREALISM
Depends upon
the assumption The search for It is the dictation
that specifically expressiveness of of thought, free
artistic values style by means from the exercise
reside in forms of exaggerations of reason, and
and colours and and distortions
are entirely every aesthetic
of line and colour. or moral pre-
independent of
the subject of the occupation.
painting or
sculpture.
What is ART?
What is Art? ➢ Art is the conscious creation of
something beautiful or meaningful
using skill and imagination. It is an
expression or appreciation of human
creative skill and imagination.
➢ Origin:
Aryan root AR – “to put together”
Greek words ARTIZEIN (to prepare)
and
ARKISKEIN (to put together)
Latin terms ARS, ARTIS (everything
that is artificially made or composed
by man)
How would you consider an ART as ART?
FERNANDO C. AMORSOLO
National Artists for Painting
(May 30, 1892 – April 24, 1972)
Grand Old Man of Philippine Arts
Payatas (2012-2013)
 OSCAR VILLAMIEL
(1953-PRESENT)
is a multimedia artist
known for his large-scale
installations consisting of
objects found in local
communities.

the process of salvaging

ephemera.

Stories of our time, 2012

Found objects, glass, brass,
acrylic on wood
 What is
CONTEMPORARY?
Pre-Colonial Art Spanish Art
Sculpture/ Carving
Pottery Religion and secularization
Sculpture is Weaving
identified as Physical ornaments/ Jewelry
the oldest
type of art.

- characterized by designs of Occurrence of

flowers, plant forms and different types
geometric designs. of art
Okkir Design in Portrait of
Ramil Tawasil's Fernanda de
Painting Jesus , 1915–
1915

Islamic Art American

Colonial Art
American Colonial Arts
Occurrence of
different types
of art
University of the
Philippines, Administration
Building or "Quezon Hall“
Designed by Juan F. Nakpil
Portrait of National Artists for
Fernanda de Architecture
Jesus , 1915– Dean of Filipino Architects
1915

Indigenous arts and

traditions were given
preference and
This film was made by the
emphasis
Japanese occupation
The Filipinos lost their
authorities in the Philippines as
freedom of speech and Directed by Gerardo de
Leon and Abe Yutaka a propaganda film to show
expression. 1944 the Philippine people the
“benefits” of the Japanese
Japanese Colonial Arts invasion and takeover of their
country.
Victorio Edades
Jun Cambel
Victorio Edades Jun Cambel
 Victorio Edades
National Artist for Painting (1976)
Father of Modern Philippine Arts
Jun Cambel
HongKong based Filipino
Contemporary Artist
 Difference of MODERN and CONTEMPORARY

MODERN ART CONTEMPORARY

“of or relating to ART
the present time.” “happening or
Latter half of the 19th beginning now or
century in recent times.”
“Art for Art’s sake” – James “now” of art
Abbott McNeill Whistler Pays attention to society.
Social impact
Impressionism Strong stand on social,
Post Impressionism political, and cultural
Fauvism aspects of the world
Expressionism
Cubism Abstract
Surrealism Pop Art
 Mumbo Jumbo, 2008
Mehretu Julie
Acrylic paint, overlaid with pencil, pen and ink drawings.
 World Map, 2006
Ai Wei Wei
Thousands of fine sheets of fine cloth have been cut into the shape of a world
map and layered precisely to create a three – dimensional sculpture.
 Too much night, again, 2013
White Pae
48 km of yarn, web of red, purple and black.
In the Near Future, New York, 2005
Hayes Sharon
Commemorating events
 What is
Contemporary Art?
Process is
important.
 How would you
describe
Contemporary Art
in the Philippines?
 Answer: What I Can Do (page 21)
Prepare for the 10 items evaluation
+ As a STEM student, what is the
purpose of learning art?

Avoid answering the following:

- To appreciate Philippine art/ art
- To identify the Filipino artists
- For self expression
- For mental health
Answer: What I Can Do (page 21)
Content:
- Define Contemporary Arts
- Introduce the artists
- Discuss the artwork shared by the artist
- your reflection

Technical aspects:
- 12, Arial, 1.5 line spacing
- Minimum of two pages
- Justified the paragraph
Submission: September 20, 2021
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