Script for my video presentation

Good day everyone my name is Mr. Joms Enriquez; I will be your teacher for HUM001 Subject
(Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions). For our today’s lesson we will talk about
the Introduction: Appreciating Contemporary Arts from the Regions in times of Pandemic)
In this time of pandemic crisis, it has become more apparent to us that we are physically
isolated from one another and because of that we are anxious on what the future holds for us.
Therefore, we need avenues to ameliorate our anxieties. One of the ways to do it is by creating
an art. Creating an art can help you express yourself, enabling you to share your ideas and
emotions with others while studying art teaches you to distinguish and understand the
individual differences we all have that in part make us unique. It makes us more sensitive to
others. Studying and creating art help us realize that there are many ways of dealing and
solving an obstacle. Such an example of this is when your teacher would ask you to draw
something, perhaps a house. We would realize that each one would have made different
designs from one another. Though there would be similarities, the end product would still be
essentially different and unique. And by realizing this, it helps us realize that there is more
than one correct solution to a problem.
Whoo! We’re done with the intro and now let’s proceed to our lesson proper.
Here are the concepts and definitions that you need to remember
Do you see who is in the picture? (10 secs. Of pause for them to answer the question)
Yeah you’re right he is Aristotle. He is a student of Plato. He is the father of Platito.
(Hahahahaha! Joke time)
In his Poetics, he claimed that humans have instincts for imitation and harmony. He described
that these instincts are “lying deep in our nature.” He argued that human beings are the
“most imitative of living creatures”, and through imitation, human learn and experience
pleasure.
Take a look at the landscape painting shown on the screen.
What is being imitated? (Give them a moment to answer.)
Yes, you’re right! It is the river and the surroundings.
What makes this imitation pleasing or beautiful? (Give them a moment to answer.)
Yes, you are correct again. Very good. The way the colors are chosen and blended into the
canvass is fantastic. It’s beautiful!
Now Art, defined as a human pursuit to imitate life and the world into something
pleasing or beautiful.

Please read on the screen. Art, defined as a human pursuit to imitate life and the world
into something pleasing or beautiful.
Very good!

The second concept that we need to know is Contemporary Art. - The J. Paul Getty Museum
defines contemporary art as “art made and produced by artists living today.” It is the art
of today, produced by artists who are living in the 21st century. It provides an opportunity to
reflect on Contemporary society and the issues relevant to ourselves and the world around us.

Students. Again what is contemporary art? art made and produced by artists living
today. Very Good!

Are you learning? Great!

The 3rd and the last concept that we need to remember is Modern Art A period set
chronologically after the Neo-classical period. Pioneered by Victorio Edades 1928,
influenced by western Modern Art.

What is a Modern Art? Art A period set chronologically after the Neo-classical period.
Great!
Do you know that we have eight (8) different art forms? Yes, you heard it right. There are 8
art forms. And here they are:

1.) Sculpture- this is a three-dimensional artwork that may be created using stone,
marble, wood and concrete.

Example of this is in your screen. Are you familiar with that statue? (Give them a moment
to answer.) Yes, that is what you called The Oblation which is located at the entrance of UP
Diliman. It is created by our National Artist for Sculpture, Guillermo Tolentino.

2.) Architecture- these are structures that meant to be used as shelter. The art of
architecture relies on the design and purpose of the structure.

One of the best example is on your screen. It is the Philippine International Convention
Center (PICC). The design was created by our National Artist for Architecture, Leandro V.
Locsin. Trivia: The PICC was the Asia’s first International Convention Center.
Are you fan of the beau-con? Did you know that it was the venue of Miss Universe 1994?
Yes, you’re right! And the winner of that competition is none other than Ms. Sushmita Sen
of India.
The question is this “What is the essence of being a woman?” Sushmita's Answer: "Just
being a woman is God's gift that all of us must appreciate. The origin of a child is a mother
and is a woman. She shows a man what sharing, caring and loving is all about.
Are you familiar with this song? (Please let them hear the music clip of Pasko Na Naman).
What is the title of the song? (Give them moment to answer.) Yes, that is Pasko Na Naman.
Created by our National Artists namely Levi Celerio and Felipe De Leon. So what form of art
is this? (Give them moment to answer.) Yes, that is Music.
3.) Music- this is the art form appeals on the sense of hearing. Music is composed by
combining notes into harmony.

Do you love to write short stories, novels, and poem? Can you make the words come into
life? Maybe you are into literature.

4.) Literature- this is the art form of language through the combined use of words,
creating meaning and experience.

Example of this Po-On by National Artist for Literature F. Sionil Jose. It is a story of an
Ilocano family abandoned their beloved barrio in order to flee from the cruelty of the
Spaniards and for their survival in southern Pangasinan in the Philippines. The story
happened from 1880 to 1889.

(Please let them see the performance of video clip of theater.)

Do you know what is the form of art that is on the video clip? Great! That is THEATER!

5.) Theater- this is the art form of performance. Dramatic texts are portrayed on the
stage by actors and actresses, and enhanced by props, lights, and sounds.

Please see the posters of theater on the screen.

Now, let’s proceed to the one of the iconic performance of Ms. Nora Aunor. The film was
directed by our National Artist for Film Ishmael Bernal. Let’s watch this video. (Insert the
video clip of Himala.) What form of art is this? Yes, That is Film.
6.) Cinema- this is a technological translation of theater. In films, special effects are
utilized to enhance the story telling.

Are you into groove? Come on let’s dance Tinikling. The art form that we are talking about
is Dance.
7.) Dance- this is the art of human form. The body is used, mobilized and
choreographed in a specific time, form, and space.
Please let them see the Planting Rice by our National Artist for Visual Arts Fernando
Amorsolo.
8.) Picture
(Drawing, Painting, Printmaking, and Photography)
 – this is a two-dimensional image ranging from real-life images to the visually
abstract. It may be created using different media such as chalk, charcoal, graphite,
ink, oil paint, and watercolor.

Many influences that has become part of our identity in arts are brought by the Spaniards,
Americans and other Asian countries. You can be see it in our Spanish-inspired
architecture, American-influenced poetry, comics writing, music, and so on. Across the
world, Filipinos have adapted to the foreign culture and because of the reality of
globalization that also shaped Philippine Art.

According to Leo Benesa, who is a Filipino poet, essayist, and art critic, said that there is a
certain characteristic of Filipino art. He said, “The idea was that the depiction of scenes of
everyday life and the surroundings without idealizing them was closest in spirit to the
Filipino soul and native soil.” As long as the work shows the Filipino way of living (e.g.,
spending a day in the market, doing laundry in the river, or attending a fiesta in the town.)
it is “closest in spirit to the Filipino soul and soil.” But Benesa also said, “. . . without
idealizing them,” by which he meant that the artwork should not be represented as perfect.
It means that the authenticity of artworks that is produced by Filipino artists are dictated
by both of their subject and medium. When a Filipino artist paints a farmer planting the
fields or writes about a fisherman catching fish, the subject is truly Filipino; but the artist
has to keep in mind that the medium of expression should portray the subject as true to
what is in reality.

Benesa’s claims and observations are bot to be left accepted and questioned but many art
critics still doubt the “Filipino-ness” of the artworks produced by Filipino artists. They
argue that the medium and techniques used by artists are not authentic. For example, the
fact that the renowned painters have Western tradition, you can see it by their use of
canvas, paintbrush and easel. Another example is in the case of Philippine literature
written in English language. It casts doubts on the “Filipino-ness” of the literary work,
many regarded the works written in Filipino or other regional languages such as Bisaya,
Tagalog, Bilocano, Hiligaynon, and etc. more Filipino than those written in English. But as
Filipinos become learned and adept in the mastery of English language, literary works,
regardless of language, is truly Filipino.

Again thank you for your listening my beloved students. So let’s learn Contemporary Arts of
the Philippines Next Week. Watch out for our next teachers next week. Good bye!