Module 1-LESSON 6: ARTS/PERFORMANCE ART AND TRANSCREATION

Let’s Recall

What are visual arts and its classification?

Scope of Humanities
VISUAL ARTS – are those that we perceive with our eyes.
They maybe classified into two groups
1. GRAPHIC ARTS – covers any form of visual artistic
representation, especially painting, drawing,
photography, etc. or in which portrayals of forms and
symbols are recorded on a two-dimensional surface.
a. Painting – this is the process of applying pigment to
a surface to secure effects involving forms and
colors.
b. Drawing – is the art of representing something by
lines made in a surface or the process of portraying
an object, scene, or forms of decorative or
symbolic meaning through lines, shading, and
textures in one or more colors.
c. Graphic processes– these are processes for making
multi-reproduction of graphic works. Processes
may be classified by the nature of the surface from
which the printing is done: raised (relief);
depressed (intaglio); or flat (surface, or plane).
1. Relief Printing – is the process whereby
unwanted portions of design are cut away on the
master image. The printed image is formed by the
remaining surfaces.
2. Intaglio printing – is a method of printing from a
plate on which incised lines, which carry the ink,
leave a raised impression.
KINDS OF INTAGLIO PRINTING
a. Dry Point – here the artist draw directly on a metal
plate with a sharp needle and scratches lines, or grooves,
into the metal.
b. Etching– this is the art or process of producing
drawings or designs on metal plates covered with wax.
c. Engraving – this is done on a metal plate with a cutting
tool called a barin, which leaves a V-shaped trough.
Drawings or designs on the plate are entirely composed
of lines and/or dots.
3. Surface Printing – includes all processes in which
printing is done from a flat (plane) surface.
Lithography is the art or process of printing from a
flat stone or metal plate by a method based on the
repulsion between grease and water.
Silkscreen. Silk is stretched over a rectangular
frame and unwanted portions in the design are blocked
out. Pigment is forced through the clear areas.
d. Commercial Art – this includes designing of books,
advertisements, signs, posters, and other displays to
promote sale or acceptance of product, service, or idea.
e. Mechanical Processes – these are developed by
commercial printers for rapid, large-quantity
reproduction of words and pictures in one or more
colors.
f. Photography – this is a chemical-mechanical process by
which images are produced on sensitized surfaces by
action of light. Reproductions may be in black or white or
in full colors of the original.
2. The Plastic Arts – this group includes all fields of the
visual arts in which materials are organized into three-
dimensional forms.
a. Architecture – is the art of designing and constructing
buildings and other types of structures.
b. Landscape Architecture – is planning outdoor areas for
human use and enjoyment, especially gardens, parks,
playgrounds, golf courses. Chief materials are plants,
trees, shrubs, flowers, vines, and ground cover.
c. City Planning – this refers to planning and arranging
the physical aspects of a large or small community.
d. Interior Design – the term is used to designate design
and arrangement of architectural interiors for
convenience and beauty.
e. Sculpture – refers to the design and construction of
three dimensional forms representing natural objects or
imaginary shapes.
f. Crafts – refers t the designing and making of objects by
hand for use or for pleasure.
g. Industrial Design – refers to design of objects for
machine production.
h. Dress and Costume Design – this covers the design of
wearing apparel of all types – dresses, coats, suits, shoes,
ties, etc.
i. Theater Design – is the design of settings for dramatic
productions.
LITERATURE
The art of combining spoken or written words and
their meanings into forms which have artistic and
emotional appeal.
1. Drama – is a form of literature.
2. Essay – this is non-fiction, expository writing
ranging from informal, personal topics to closely
reasoned critical treatments of important subjects.

Let’s Discuss

Mediums of the Performing Arts

Performing arts are creative activities presented before an
audience on stage and in open places. When heard and seen
simultaneously, these arts become combined arts.
The performing arts include music, dance, theatre arts(play or
drama), and literature.
Music
Music is an art. Culture is reflected in art. The more music a
man knows, the more cultured he becomes. Music deals with
sounds. The mediums of music are: vocal and instrumental
music.
Vocal Music
Vocal music is the oldest and most cultural forms of music.
Voice is produced by the vibrations of the the vocal chords in
the voice box. Since the sound produced by these vibrations is
not loud enough to be heard, resonators (lungs, esophagus,
head, and mouth cavities) are needed to increase it’s volume.
 Correct Posture
Standing correctly allows the air in the different body cavities to
vibrate and flow fully. Keeping one foot forward will help
maintain body balance. When seated while singing, keep your
back away from the chair in a rising position.
 Correct Breathing
The quality and volume of the voice depends upon breathing.
Diaphragmatic breathing is advisable, which, as the name
implies, is breathing supported by the diapghram.

 Correct Placement of the voice

To prevent throat singing and develop good tone quality, never
force out the voice. Project the voice upward towards the head
to improve tonal quality.
 Correct Diction
Good diction includes correct pronunciation, clean enunciation,
and distinct articulation.
 Correct Interpretation
How a singer makes use of his face, eyes, hands, and other
parts of the body assists his voice in conveying the meaning of
the song.

Classification of Vocal Music

1. Opera – drama set to music with action, costume, and
scenery. It consists of overture, arias, recitative,
ensemble, and chorus.
2. Cantata – a story told in music without action. It is a
smaller version of the oratorio and may be secular or
religious.
3. Oratorio – a form of dramatic music also consisting of an
overture, arias, recitative, and ensemble based on
biblical stories or contemplative characters.
4. Moro-moro – a Philippine drama set to music that
depicts Christian and non-Christian conflicts.
5. Opera – drama set to music with action, costume, and
 scenery. It consists of overture, arias, recitative,
ensemble, and chorus.
6. Cantata – a story told in music without action. It is a
smaller version of the oratorio and may be secular or
religious.
7. Oratorio – a form of dramatic music also consisting of an
overture, arias, recitative, and ensemble based on
biblical stories or contemplative characters.
8. Moro-moro – a Philippine drama set to music that
depicts Christian and non-Christian conflicts.
Work on These: Answer the questions:
1. Differentiate between artists’ and artisan approach/technique toward a
particular medium. Cite examples.

2. How can you determine dominant elements used in hybrid or modified art
expressions?

Let’s Make It Happen

How do artists recreate, transform or translate one art form in a particular art expression. Create an artwork

Bibliography:
Orate, Allan C. (2010). “Lecture Notes on Aesthetics: Theories of Art and Beauty,” and
“Representationalism” from Blended Learning Modules.