CONTEMPORARY
PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM
THE REGION
Contemporary Art
Strictly speaking , 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.
INTEGRATIVE ART AS
APPLIED TO
CONTEMPORARY ART
Lesson 1: Contemporary Art Forms
LEARNING COMPETENCIES:
1. Define art, art works and contemporary arts.
2. Describe various contemporary art forms
and their practices from the region.
3. Appreciate the significance of arts in
one’s daily life as a student.
4. Design a contemporary art form using
coffee as medium.
We have been introduced to crayons,
pencils and paper even before we
reached kindergarten. There may be
some of us who, out of honest
creativity, used the walls of our homes
as our drawing pad. Then, while our
moms clean the walls in our living
room, we were drawing funny figures
on the kitchen table.
The question is:
Is art all about drawings?
C a n you think of other art forms aside from those
mentioned above?
What about the jingles used during the election
campaign period?
The clothes that you wear everyday?
The novel that you are reading during your free
time?
The theme song of your favorite koreanovela?
Your favorite vlogger in YouTube?
The hairstyle that you are going to wear on Friday
for your night out with friends?
The selfie photo that you are about to post in
Instagram?
Nature of ART
Derived from the Latin word ars/artis which means to do or man-
made.
A medium of expression because we express our ideas, emotions,
feelings, without using words.
Creative activity that involves skill or expertise in handling materials and
organizing them into something new.
Applied to express ideas by the use of skill and imagination in the
creation of objects and experiences that can be shared to others.
Art is taken from the Italian word "artis," which means
craftsmanship, skill, mastery of form exist between material and
technique. - [Link]
Nature of ART
Art is a product of man's need to express himself. – R . Zulueta
Art is the communication of ideas and feelings by means
of medium, color, sound, bronze, marble, words, and film. -C .
Sanchez
Art is beauty of the world. – Plato
Art is an attitude of spirit, a state of mind-one which
demands for its own satisfaction and fulfilling. – J . Dewey
Art is the skillful arrangement of nature such as colors
sounds, lines, movements, words, stones, wood, etc., and to
express h u m a n feelings. – Rustia
Importance of Art
Satisfies the needs for personal expression
Develops our skills to express ourselves
Challenges us to see things differently
Unleashes our hidden desires and passion
Sees the truth that we might not
understand before
Gives pleasure, satisfaction and
gratification
Functions of Art
Most important means of expression
developed by man.
To express beauty
To give man moment of relaxation and
spiritual happiness
To serve as a channel of man’s passion
To overcome the feelings of
restlessness and loneliness
Art Appreciation
It is the ability to interpret or
understand man-made arts and enjoy
them either through actual and work-
experience with tools and materials or
possession of these works for
satisfaction.
Work of Art
An activity that involves both imagination
and skill in accomplishing it
A thing of beauty having aesthetic value;
obra maestra that provides aesthetic value to
viewers
Must have an artistic and literary merit
A symbolic state of meaning rather having a
practical function
Subject of Art
The subject matter may vary,
usually anything that is
represented in the artwork. It
may be a person, object,
scene, or event.
THE CONTEMPORARY
ARTS F RO M THE
REGION
> Contemporary Arts and Contemporary
Philippine Arts.
> It also exhibits some art forms that can be
found in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, as well
as various indigenous materials being used in
creating some art works.
Contemporary Arts
According to [Link], contemporary art
forms refer to field of arts such as painting,
drawing, dancing, music, sculpture,
architecture, etc.
Contemporary artists work in a globally
influenced, culturally diverse, and technologically
advanced world.
Example: The artist is using different computer
software on his/her artwork.
During the 21 st century, these art forms
include
Contemporary Art Forms from the Regions
It refers to art forms that are developing in various regions of the
Philippines that relied on the existing materials in specific region or
province.
For example, natives of Batanes or the Ivatans use a headgear called
Vacul, made from the fibres of vuyavuy palm, to protect them from the
scotching heat of the sun while working on their farmlands. This
particular headgear is also a substitute to umbrella in rainy season.
Another example of regional art forms are the vases and
statues crafted in the Cordillera region, particularly in Baguio
and Benguet area.
These statues are similar to the statues used by indigenous people in rituals
intended for thanksgiving for rich harvest, to repel sinister and for
celebration of marriages and in conducting funeral. Some of these statues
together with paintings and other art forms are now part of Philippine
indigenous arts.
In the province of Marinduque, those who partake in the
celebration of Moriones Festival use morion masks to portray
the Roman soldiers and Syrian mercenaries in the story of the
Passion of the Christ.
The Moriones denotes the masked and costumed penitents
who march around the town for seven days searching for
Longinus. These Masks were intricately painted with colorful
designs that symbolize Roman culture, Customs and tradition.
In the Visayan Region, m a s ka ra , which means
Mask is a prominent feature of the festival which also
bears the same name.
Maskara are always ornamented with smiling faces,
giving rise to Bacolod being named the
"City of Smiles"
Inhabitants of the Panay Islands are also known for
having tattoos or pinta which symbolizes their
“kaisugan” or valor or bravery.
These tattoos are called Pinta which makes Visayan people
of Ilo-ilo and Panay regions to earn the name “Pintados”
which later became the name of their festival
In Mindanao Area, Muslim people of Zamboanga are
renowned for their colorful “Vintas”.
Vinta is a traditional outrigger boat of Mindanao Island.
Vintas are characterized by their colorful rectangular
log sails or bukay and bifurcated prows and sterns,
which resemble the gaping mouth of a crocodile. Vinta
are used as fishing vessels, cargo ships, and
houseboats
Tribes of Mindanao are also known for T'nalak, a traditional cloth
made by a group of people in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato called
T'bolis, This traditional cloth is hand-woven made of Abaca fibers
which traditionally has three primary colors, red, black and the
original color of the Abaca leaves. The colorants of the materials are
naturally dyed boiled in with bark, roots and leaves.
T’bolis believes that they cannot create a design of the T'nalak if
they have not dreamed of it. Therefore, they are sometimes called
the "Dream Weavers".
Lastly, Sarimanok, the legendary bird that has
become an ubiquitous symbol of Maranao art. It is
depicted as a fowl with colorful wings and feathered tail,
holding a fish on its beak or talons. The head is
profusely decorated with scroll, leaf, and spiral motifs.
It is said to be a symbol of good fortune.
Filipino contemporary artists use various local
materials that are indigenous in our country.
These include Abaca, which belongs to Banana
family. Its fiber has a natural luster with colors
ranging from pure white to ivory and dark brown.
It is being used in making slippers, ropes, twine
and hammock.
Bamboo is use as raw material in
creating many products. It is used in
construction, textile, musical
instruments, weapons, and many more.
Buri on the other hand is extracted from the
matured leaves of the buri palm. The fibre is
durable and resistant to moisture. Hats, bags,
baskets, memorabilia boxes, perfume tray are
other products that can be made out of Buri
leaves.
Pandan, a tropical plant, is
processed and transformed into
splints that are being used as raw
material. Pandan is use in
producing baskets, hats, picture
frames and bags.
Lastly, Rattan which belongs to the palm family
has different types such as high or low climbers,
single stemmed or clustered rattan species.
Rattan is being used in manufacturing baskets,
picture frames, furniture and other novelty
items, Zoya lounge chair, Valencia queen size
bed and Rest divan.
ACTIVITY 1
Answer the following questions individually:
( 1 whole sheet of paper )
1. What words come to your mind when you hear the
word art?
2. What forms of art do you personally enjoy or value?
3. Write 3 things you think art does (e.g., expresses
emotions, tells stories, etc.).
FORMS OF ART
1. Visual Arts These are artworks you mainly see.
• Painting
• Drawing
• Sculpture
• Printmaking
• Photography
• Digital art Installation art
• Crafts (ceramics, pottery, weaving, etc.)
2. Literary Arts Art expressed through
written or spoken words.
• Poetry
• Fiction (short stories, novels)
• Drama / Playwriting
• Creative nonfiction
• Spoken word
[Link] Arts -Art you watch
performed live or recorded.
•Dance
•Music
•Theatre
•Opera
•Performance art
4. Applied Arts -Art that has both
beauty and practical use.
• Architecture
• Graphic design
• Fashion design
• Industrial design
• Interior design
5. Media ArtsArt created or shared
using technology.
• Film / Cinema
• Animation
• Video games
• Multimedia art
• Sound art
6. Culinary ArtsFood prepared with
creativity and presentation.
• Cooking
• Baking
• Food styling
• Pastry arts
7. Folk and Traditional ArtsCultural
or community-based art forms.
• Indigenous crafts
• Traditional dance
• Storytelling
• Folk music
• Cultural rituals