Art can be described in a variety of ways.
But, for me, art is a way of expressing
thoughts, movements, and other emotions through illustrations, poetry, fiction, drama, as
well as other forms of expression which do not require verbal expression. An "artist" is a
person who works in something of such art, so it's not as easy as it appears. “Art is a
voyage of a creative soul,” as the saying goes. The true principles of art are not to
represent but to inspire, and an individual could only develop this characteristic if he or
she is strongly committed to his or her interests and can tell what that particular form of
art is illustrating just by gazing at it. This is the only tool capable of infusing a person
with passion and enthusiasm, as well as fully inspiring him, because true art tells the
truth, and if an individual says this, he will assume he is now an artist. Art is a way of
existence for something like an artist. It is only a means that brings satisfaction since it
can fill all the empty spaces with colors.
Art plays an important role in our lives. A life lacking creative arts, music, and ideology
could be related to something like a life lacking water. Our bodies could become dry,
chappy, responsive, and unbalanced without it. Our systems will run more efficiently as a
result of it, and then we will encounter a feeling of calm and contentment. Everything
would just go perfectly. A work of art can inspire us and give us a unique style, this can
reintroduce recollections, and this can enable us to heal old feelings. By having a
moment, sometimes it can provide anybody a feeling of connectedness. Art might serve
as a place for a massive social campaign. Mostly a work of art could inspire love and
peace that everyone appreciates and celebrates for so many years, and this can serve as a
parting gift for many artists and icons for different generations.
For ages, our environment has tried to achieve what art is indeed. For Socrates, art is
nothing other than a portrayal of truth. Plato, his student, claims that perhaps the physical
world is simply a reflection as to how things are in the world of thoughts. As a result, art
is a mimetic of the Physical world. Art, as per Picasso, is an illusion that encourages
everyone to see the fact. For several individuals, art is really just a means of expressing
themselves. It's really possible to adapt our emotions and thoughts through visual
representations that convey their essence. Then again, this will not accurately represent
the essence about what art is.
The majority of Fernando Amorsolo's artworks are based on true Philippine
culture. Rice planting is one of the few activities that portrays a true Filipino custom that
is still practiced today. The painting depicts a rice field where farmers of both genders are
busy with their daily tasks on a clear sunny day. Because the colors utilized were largely
delicate in nature, it has a light aesthetic value. To create a sense of tranquility and peace,
no dark hues were employed. Even though rice planting is a difficult task, the painting
makes it out to be a simple task and a pleasant day to be out. Like most of his paintings, it
was a perfect depiction of provincial people's lives. The realism genre was applied in this
case. He depicted the nuances of how it would seem in real life. The farmers' faces, on
the other hand, were covered by their Buri headwear, which hid their features. Assuming
that the sun was at its highest point in that portrait. The backlighting method and Filipino
culture themes were Amorsolo's trademarks. Backlighting is a method used in rice
planting in which figures are highlighted against a distinctive glow and bright light on
one portion of the canvas reveals near details. The use of sunlight is a central idea in
Amorsolo's art. The artist's intention was to create a calm atmosphere, therefore the brush
strokes were smooth. Fernando Amorsolo is the first painter to be designated as the
country's official artist. One of his most famous works was “Rice PLanting,” which he
created in 1922. This was during the American colonial control of the Philippines, and it
is noteworthy that despite the colonization, Amorsolo continued to create pictures that
reflected the authentic Filipino essence. Amorsolo was a pioneer in promoting the
portrayal of Filipino identity on canvas.
Filipino National Artist Ishmael Bernal's film production firm "Himala" focuses
on societal concerns such as poverty, faith, and fanaticism. The film offers a commentary
on the Filipino people's living situations, as well as their faith and beliefs. Elsa, the film's
protagonist, could be a representation of the false forecaster. Your woman, it appears, can
heal the sick and perform miracles. Nimia (Gigi Duenas) is a character who does not
believe in miracles. Elsa's confidante Chayong (Laura Centeno) embodies Elsa's healing
abilities to the fullest. Alba (Veronica Palileo) took advantage of Elsa's alleged healing
abilities to make money from the people. She is the embodiment of an opportunistic
individual, preying on people's gullibility and innocence. When he felt responsible for not
assisting Chayong and Elsa after they were attacked, he had a change of heart. The entire
picture revolves around the concept of trust. It describes Filipinos' eagerness for believing
religious claims that are devoid of proof and rational thought. Poverty is also depicted in
the film, with children eating rotten meat. The film explores the various aspects of
Filipino spirituality. There are believers and non-believers, and neither is correct or
incorrect because they are both free. The film's theme is that you should not believe
everything you see since you can be seeing a biased version of the truth. People should
believe in the actual meaning of faith rather than a few false prophets' opinions on the
subject. The film has become ageless, even classic, due to its ability to survive the test of
time. This challenge is taken seriously not only by Filipinos, but also by the rest of the
world. Because of its greatness and persistence, Filipino cinema is well-known around
the world.