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CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION

1st Quarter, Week 1

S.Y. 2020-2021
MARIA JENIFER I. DUMANDAN

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Tuesday
August 25, 2020 TASK Parent’s Signature
(8:00 – 11:30AM)
7:30 – 8:00 PREPARATION
Read & understand Concept Notes 1 and
8:00 – 9:00
answer Activity 1
9:00 – 9:30 Do Performance Task 1
9:30 – 10:00 BREAK
Read & understand Concept Notes 2 and
10:00 – 11:00
answer Activity 2
11:00 – 11:30 Do Performance Task 2
Topic: Classifications of Contemporary Arts
Learning Competency: Researches on various contemporary arts forms. (CAR11/12CAP-0c-e-4)
Learning Target: To define contemporary art and to identify its different classifications
References: https://teresabernardart.com/what-are-the-classification-of-art/

Concept Notes 1:
What is Contemporary Art?
No one seems to agree about the exact meaning of contemporary art. Critics, curators and
historians define it in varying ways. One of the reasons for the confusion is that "Contemporary Art"
is preceded by "Modern Art", and there is no precise agreement on when "Modern Art" ended.
To make things even more complicated, a third term "Postmodernist art" is sometimes used
as a synonym for "Contemporary Art." Postmodernism denotes the main style-trend after
Modernism, but it applies to dozens of other disciplines including architecture, music, film,
literature, sociology, design, fashion, and technology, all of which have differing timelines, so it's
hard to get a fix on exactly when postmodernism begins. Also, it's not synonymous with
contemporary art. The latter refers to an era (a time period) while postmodernism is more of an
attitude and style within this period. In due course, postmodernism will be superseded by a newer
"-ism" but both will be forms of Contemporary art.
What is a Simple Definition of Contemporary Art?
Skipping the theoretical stuff, there are three main meanings or usages of the terms
"Contemporary Art."
• Art produced after 1945.
This is the definition adhered to by most museums when defining their collections of contemporary
artworks. However, most art historians now consider this to be outdated.
• Art produced in our era or lifetimes.
This accords with the definition of "contemporary" used by general historians, but it's too vague for
our purposes.
• Art produced since the 1960s.
This definition is the one most commonly used by art critics, but disagreement persists as to the
exact cut-off date. Is it 1964, for instance, or 1968, or 1969?
How We Define Contemporary Art
In this article, we take the 1960s as marking the change-over from Modern to Contemporary,
although it's true to say that the decade included both types. After all, artists around the world
didn't just get up one day and become Post-Modernists! This is why we use 1970 as the cut-off
date, because by then the transition was pretty much complete.
 CONTEMPORARY ART
- The term "contemporary art" refers to art made and produced by artists living today.
Today's artists work in and respond to a global environment that is culturally diverse,
technologically advancing, and multifaceted.
- Contemporary refers to the now, the present moment.
- Contemporary art is art produced at the present period in time.
ART IS…
 a form of communication with another human being that is indirect but deeply profound.
 having a tendency to deeply move our soul and most masterpieces that we see in
museums are a silent testimony to this
CHARACTERISTICS OF AN ART
 pleasing to the senses
 expresses the feelings and emotions of the artist
 it can be interpreted in different ways by different people.
 essentially tells a story
CLASSIFICATIONS OF ARTS

1. Fine Art. This category includes work of art that are created primarily for aesthetic
reasons. Fine arts include the following:
a. Drawing
b. Painting
c. Printmaking
d. Sculpture
e. Calligraphy
2. Visual Art. The visual arts include all the fine arts, in addition to the following:
a. New Media
b. Photography
c. Environmental Art
d. Contemporary Forms of Expression – assemblage, collage, conceptual, installation
3. Performance Art. This classification consists of an art forms that refer to public
performance events which occur mostly in the theatre. Performance arts include:
a. Traditional Performance Art – theatre, opera, music, ballet
b. Contemporary Performance Art - mime
c. Hyper-Modern Performance Art - happenings
4. Applied Art. This category encompasses the application of aesthetic designs to everyday
functional objects. Applied arts are intended for the use of career. It includes the following:
a. Architecture
b. Computer art
c. Photography
d. Industrial design
e. Graphic design
f. Fashion design
g. Interior design
5. Decorative Art. This classification refers to functional but ornamental art forms such as:
a. Jewelry
b. Ceramics
c. Mosaic
It also includes works in glass, clay, wood, metal, textile fabric, furniture, stained glass,
and tapestry art.
6. Plastic Art. The term plastic art includes artworks that are molded and not necessarily
plastic objects. This category consists of three-dimensional works like:
a. Clay
b. Plaster
c. Stone
d. Metals
e. Wood
f. Paper (origami)

Activity 1:
I. True or False.
 Direction: Write True if the statement gives correct information about Contemporary
Art and write FALSE if it does not. Use separate sheet of paper for your answer.

1. "Postmodernist art" is sometimes used as a synonym for "Contemporary Art."

2. Contemporary arts are produced in our era or lifetimes.
3. Contemporary arts are produced after 1954.
4. “Contemporary art” refers to art made and produced by artists living today.
5. Contemporary means modern times, modern arts.

II. Identification. Identify the following art forms as to VISUAL, PERFORMING, or APPLIED.

1. Dance 8. Photography
2. Fashion Design 9. Wood Crafts
3. Painting 10. Calligraphy
4. Opera 11. Theatre
5. Drawing 12. Sculpture
6. Musical Play 13. Interior Design
7. Music 14. Architecture

III. Definition. Give your own definition of Contemporary Art.

Performance Task 1:

1. Draw or print a picture of an example of a decorative art found in Bohol.

2. Draw or print a picture of an example of plastic art found in our town.
3. Write a short description on each picture.

Rubrics in rating your Performance:

Content (drawing/pictures show decorative/plastic art) 20pts
Punctuality 10pts
Description (2-3 sentences in each picture, must be written in English) 10pts
Neatness of the output 10pts
Total 50pts

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Topic: Contemporary Art Forms
Learning Competency: Researches on various contemporary arts forms. (CAR11/12CAP-0c-e-4)
Learning Target: To determine different art forms and perform at least one
References: https://arthearty.com

Concept Notes 2:
VARIOUS ART FORMS

1. Mosaic - a picture or design made by gluing together small stones, pieces of glass or other
hard materials. In the ancient world, grand homes sometimes had mosaic floors. Today,
painting has always been a part of human life. Some of the best-known artists, like
Michelangelo and Picasso, were painters.
2. Masks - use in rituals, work, theatre, and just for fun.
3. Drawing – is a representation of any form or object by hand through the medium of pencil,
pen, charcoal, etc. Drawings are not necessarily a depiction of what we see around us. A
drawing can also be abstract, illustrating certain emotions and ideas that are in the mind of
the artist and which are open to interpretation. There are many drawing and sketching
techniques and what an artist uses depends upon his skills and preferences. It can be seen
in newspapers, books, posters, and more. It is an art by itself, but it is also the starting point
for other kinds of art, like painting or sculpture.
4. Jewelry– used in prehistoric times even before people used clothing. Jewelry design is also a
different form of art and it involves the design of intricate pieces of jewelry from metals, wood
or plastic. Metals that are primarily used for designing jewelry are gold, silver, platinum,
copper, etc. It also incorporates precious and semi precious stones for its execution.
 5. Sculpture – can be defined as a three-dimensional art form that uses materials like clay,
stone or wood for its execution. Sculptures are made in two ways. Either they are formed
bit by bit into a particular shape and structure; or it is chiselled and carved from a block
of wood or a piece of stone. It is made from materials such as clay, marble, ice, wood, and
bronze. Some artists today create sculptures that move with the wind or when touched.
6. Baskets - is one of humankind’s oldest art forms, & it is certainly an ethnic and cultural
icon filled with myth and motif, religion and symbolism, and decoration as well as
usefulness
7. Pottery - probably the most ancient art as well as the most common. Prehistoric clay
bowls, beautifully glazed tiles, and other works are not only useful but decorative.
8. Weaving –Tapestries and rugs in every color have brought warmth and beauty to walls
and floors.
9. Photography - was invented about 200 years ago. We see them in newspapers and
magazines, on billboards and buses and in museums and galleries. It is the art of
producing an image of an object on a photographic film. The way the image is captured
with the use of light differs from photographer to photographer. There are different types of
photography, from fashion photography, wildlife photography, food photography to
wedding photography and more.
10. New Media - includes video, performance, computer imagery and installation.
11. Paintings – are classified according to the style in which they are made as well as the
genre and main object of the painting. Still life, landscapes, seascapes, abstract and pop
art are the different types of painting genres that are popular among artists. the kind of
medium used for the painting like oil colors, pastels, water colors, charcoal and the
surface that it is painted on, whether it is canvas or paper has a bearing on how the
painting would look.
12. Calligraphy – is the art of writing letters in a manner that it looks visually appealing. It
is a form of visual art that has great commercial value and is much sought after. There are
many calligraphy styles and usually it takes months of training and skill to learn these
calligraphy alphabets and styles.
13. Fashion design – is the art of designing apparel that are aesthetically pleasing as well
as functional. It involves working with different types of fabrics and patterns which are
then designed into garments.
14. Interior Design – This is the art of planning the design, layout and style of an
architectural space, be it home or office. Interior designing includes furnishings, furniture
placement, layout of the interiors and many other factors.
15. Crafts – are any object that is made with wood that is aesthetically pleasing to the eye
as well as functional. Furniture and decor items are examples of woodworking. Design can
be curved on wood or different wood pieces can be joined together in wood craft.
16. Theater and Films. A form of performing art is theater and films. Both theater and
films use stories that captures the imagination of people. It is also a good form of
entertainment. Opera, carnivals, circus, magic shows and concerts are also different art
forms that are performing in nature. Theater as a form of art has evolved from medieval
times to become one of the best mode of entertainment. Theater artists perform in front of
an audience and there are various forms of theater that are performed across different
regions of the world. In films, a story is revealed that is enacted by actors and has
elements of dance and music to give people a complete entertainment package.
17. Music – one of the most difficult art forms to define, music is also one of the most
admired art forms. Any harmonious sound either vocal or produced from a musical
instrument can be defined as music. But music is so much more than that. Music has the
power to change our mood, lift our spirits and emotionally move us.
18. Singing – is the act of producing sound with the voice in a rhythmic manner so as to be
pleasing to the ear. Singing is often accompanied by the use of musical instruments. There
are different singing styles ranging from operatic, classical, modern, country, pop, etc.
19. Dancing – is moving the body in a particular sequence to music. There are many forms
of dance. A particular dance form can be from a particular region or country that has the
steps and movement to a particular type of music prevalent there. Dance is a kind of non
verbal communication and movement of the body is aesthetically pleasing and
harmonious. Contemporary dance is a style of expressive dance that combines elements
of several dance genres including modern, jazz, lyrical and classical ballet. Contemporary
dancers strive to connect the mind and the body through fluid dance movements.

Contemporary dance stresses versatility and improvisation, unlike the strict,

structured nature of ballet. Contemporary dancers focus on floorwork, using gravity to pull them
down to the floor. This dance genre is often done in bare feet. Contemporary dance can be
performed to many different styles of music. Pioneers of contemporary dance include Isadora
Duncan, Martha Graham and Merce Cunningham. These contemporary dancers all believed that
dancers should have freedom of movement, allowing their bodies to freely express their