Department of Education

Region VI- Western Visayas

Schools Division of Passi City
PASSI NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL
Senior High School Program
Dorillo St., Passi City

SELF LEARNING MODULE FOR

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL LEARNERS

Grade Level: Grades 12

Core Subject: Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions
Week 3

LEARNING COMPETENCY:

Module 2
Discusses various art forms found in the Philippines
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 Integrative Art as Applied to Contemporary Arts
Combination of Different Art forms as seen in Modern times

K-12 Senior High School curriculum offers distinct tracks and strands to the learners that surely
would develop their promptness in mind, acquisition of suitable 21st century competencies in the
level of knowledge and skills to pursue better lives for themselves, their families, and their
community. Thus, one of its learning areas is the Contemporary Philippine Arts from the
Regions.

Hundreds of years have passed, and art has gone a long way. We can say that the art we are
experiencing nowadays is so different from the art where artists perfected their craft the traditional
way – practicing “mimesis” or imitating the model exactly as it is. After World War II, emerged the
newest form of art called contemporary art.

This module begins with the key concepts on the characteristics of contemporary art and how it
differs from traditional art. It also presents how art is produced by people and how people are
influenced by time.

In this module, you will learn about:

1. Contemporary art and traditional art
2. Elements and principles of contemporary art

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

1. Define the meaning of contemporary art,
2. Discuss the elements and principles of contemporary art, and
3. Explain the difference between contemporary art and traditional art.

PRE-TEST

Test I. Multiple Choice

Directions: Read each item carefully and write the letter of your answer on your CPAR
notebook. Let your parent, guardian, or someone knowledgeable check your work.

1. This refers to an art that is not bounded by any rule or standard.

A. Visual art B. Traditional art C. Contemporary art D. Theater art
2. This element of contemporary art combines the past with the present.
A. Appropriation B. Space C. Hybridity D. Technology

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 3. This element of contemporary art is used in the creation and dissemination of artworks.
A. Appropriation B. Performance C. Technology D. Hybridity

4. This element of contemporary art is used to interpret various human activities from
ordinary activities such as chores, routines, and rituals, to socially relevant themes such
as poverty, commercialism, and war.
A. Performance B. Technology C. Space D. Hybridity

5. The works of these artists are mostly natural which include portraits, landscapes, still life
and human interest.
A. Contemporary Artists B. Modern Artists C. Traditional Artists D. Visual Artists

Test II. Matching Type

Directions: Match column A with column B and write the letter of your choice only.

Column A Column B
1. A shirt that features William Shakespeare A. Performance
2. A painting by Karen Eland using coffee as
B. Technology
medium
C. Appropriation
3. Yuan Moro Ocampo performing shadow in
Denmark D. Space
4. A random 3D street art
E. Hybridity
5. Posting and sharing of musical presentation on
YouTube

ACTIVITY 1

PICTURE ANALYSIS

Directions: Evaluate each picture below and identify what element/principle of contemporary art are
applied. Write your answer on INTERMEDIATE paper/s.

YOU TUBE

1. 2. 3.

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 4. 5.

Task 1: How were you able to identify the element/principle of contemporary present in each
picture? List down your criteria or basis.

Task 2: What is/are the importance of understanding the elements/principles of contemporary

art?

Directions: Read each item carefully and answer on your CPAR notebook.

1. What are the elements/principles of contemporary art?

2. Differentiate contemporary art from traditional art.
3. How important is contemporary art to our life and society?

Contemporary Art

Traditional art is different form contemporary art. Traditional art is culture bound, while
contemporary art is not bounded by any rule or standard. Contemporary art revolves around
the feelings and thoughts of the artist, and messages to his/her audience. It uses a wide
variety of materials, media, techniques, and styles. It is characterized by being conceptual,
innovative, expressive, and experimental compared to traditional art. In addition, it allows the
viewers to participate in the experience and urges them to validate their own beliefs.

As mentioned earlier, contemporary art emerged after World War II. Some experts say
that its emergence took place sometime during the start of postmodernism in the West, at
around late 1970s. This was the time when artists reacted to the previous period of art called
modernism. It was the time that gave birth to the idea that “less is more,” and the time when
artists adored the idea of purity and simplicity. A stream-lined form and style was fundamental
in creating something new at that time.

Contemporary art, unlike traditional art, can be found anywhere like schools, side streets,
train or bus stations, shopping centers or parks.

Contemporary art challenges tradition. If traditional artists’ art considered of portraits,

landscapes, still life and human interest, mostly as naturally as possible, the contemporary
artists’ artistic works are expressions of freedom, experimentation and exploration of patterns,
figures, objects, and a combination of mixed styles, materials, techniques, and concepts.

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 Studying contemporary art is very important because you are surrounded by art in our
everyday life, in mass media and even in social media. However, seeing or hearing them is
not enough. You really must deepen your understanding of what they mean and how they
affect your life. Since it has become a collaborative process, and the audience plays an active
role in reacting and constructing meaning about the works of art you have to question
yourselves many times if everything you see and hear pleases you. It is very important to
learn how to sift through the diverse sights and sounds to find out their worth. Discriminating
between good and bad art is an important talent that artists should have, for what is truly
beautiful is in understanding the arts.

In addition, the J. Paul Getty Museum defines contemporary art as “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. “With this definition, you
can picture out the kind of art created by today’s contemporary artists as art that has a world
view and is sensitive to the changing times. Contemporary art today is not restricted to the
individual experience of the artist but is reflective of the world that we live in. In this kind of
art, you might see how events in different countries (e.g., in Europe or Africa) might influence
a Filipino living in Naga or Tagbilaran.

ELEMENTS/ PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART

The fact that art is produced by people and people are influenced by time, contemporary art
is a continuing practice that has evolved with the following new elements or principles:

1. Appropriation
When you see T-shirts with the image of Jose Rizal wearing shades or the walls
on Intramuros in canvas bags, existing artworks are “appropriated” to form another
artwork. The use of these prints, images, and icons to produce another art form is a
feature of contemporary art that combines the past with the present. By appropriation, the
contemporary artist revives interest to existing forms of art.
(e.g. A shirt that features William Shakespeare, who is considered by many to be the
greatest writer in the English Literature, Johannes Vermeer’s famous painting Girl with a
Pearl Earring is given a modern take with the selfie)

2. Performance
Performance of contemporary artists has evolved to “emphasize spontaneous,
unpredictable elements of chance,” according to the Walker Art Center. Performance
artists have tried to interpret various human activities, from ordinary activities such as
chores, routines, and rituals, to socially relevant themes such as poverty, commercialism,
and war.
(e.g. International Filipino performance artist Marilyn Arsem playing a dead person at the
Philippine international Performance Art Festival, Yuan Moro Ocampo performing The
Shadow in Denmark)

3. Space
How art transform a space is now an occupation of contemporary artists. Have
you encountered a flash mob or sculpture installations in malls and parks? These are
examples of site-specific art forms wherein the art form is performed and positioned in
specific spots, especially in public places. Here are some examples of site-specific art
forms.
(University students forming a star to celebrate their institution’s centenary, A random 3D
street art forms)

4. Hybridity
Contemporary artists are now as innovative as ever. In traditional painting, only a
few materials are of conventional use. Contemporary visual artists on the other hand, may
opt to use coffee for painting or carve miniature sculptures using crayons. Hybridity in
contemporary art is the mixing of unlikely materials to produce an artwork.
(e.g. A painting by Karen Eland using coffee as medium, Crayons are engraved
meticulously to create sculptures, Mona Lisa was made using a typewriter)

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 5. Technology
Technology is a reality in the present-day world, and contemporary artists have
used technology in the creation and dissemination of works of art. When MTV first went
into the airwaves in 1981, video became part of the human interaction. The video
phenomenon was further pushed by the debut of YouTube that allowed everyone with
Internet connection to post and share videos. Contemporary artists have used video and
the Internet as a way of propagating art.
(e.g. Philippine Madrigal Singers singing “Pangarap Ko ang Ibigin Ka” on
YouTube)

A recorded performance of the Philippine Madrigal Singers singing a hit OPM

song. Through video posting, sharing, and even live streaming, people from all over can
share and enjoy art.

ACTIVITY 2
Directions: Please do the following tasks given below on SHORT piece/s of bond paper with
borderline.
Task 3: Find three (3) samples of contemporary arts found in your community. You may choose
from the following options on how to do the task:
a) take a picture using your cellphone or camera and print,
b) cut picture/s from the magazines or any printed materials, and
c) draw or paint.

Task 4: In each element or principle of contemporary art, list down five (5) examples.

ACTIVITY 3

Directions: Write your reflections about our lesson. Please write your answer on your CPAR
notebook.

I have learned that ________________

______________________.

I have realized that ________________

______________________.

I will apply _____________

________________________________.

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POST-TEST

Test I. Matching Type

Directions: Match column A with column B and write the letter of your choice only.

Column A Column B
1. A shirt that features William Shakespeare F. Performance
2. A painting by Karen Eland using coffee as
G. Technology
medium
H. Appropriation
3. Yuan Moro Ocampo performing shadow in
Denmark I. Space
4. A random 3D street art
J. Hybridity
5. Posting and sharing of musical presentation on
YouTube

Test II. Multiple Choice

Directions: Read each item carefully and write the letter of your answer on your CPAR
notebook. Let your parent, guardian, or someone knowledgeable check your work.

6. This refers to an art that is not bounded by any rule or standard.

A. Visual art B. Traditional art C. Contemporary art D. Theater art

7. This element of contemporary art combines the past with the present.
A. Appropriation B. Space C. Hybridity D. Technology

8. This element of contemporary art is used in the creation and dissemination of artworks.
A. Appropriation B. Performance C. Technology D. Hybridity

9. This element of contemporary art is used to interpret various human activities from
ordinary activities such as chores, routines, and rituals, to socially relevant themes such
as poverty, commercialism, and war.
A. Performance B. Technology C. Space D. Hybridity

10. The works of these artists are mostly natural which include portraits, landscapes, still life
and human interest.
A. Contemporary Artists B. Modern Artists C. Traditional Artists D. Visual Artists

God bless everyone.

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GLOSSARY

The following terms used in this module are defined as follow:

Contemporary (adjective). Belonging to the same period of time

Innovation (noun). That which is newly in newly introduced.

Medium (noun). An intervening substance through which something is transmitted or carried

on, such as an agency for transmitting energy.

Phenomenon (noun). Any occurrence or fact that is directly perceptible by the senses.

Sift (verb). To separate or separate out by o as if by putting through a sieve.

Traditional (noun). The passing down of elements of a culture from generation to generation,
especially by oral communication.

REFERENCES

Dedal, Jayson L., Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions, Cronica Bookhaus, 2017.
.
Mendez Jr., Marion “Em” L., Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions, 4/FSEDCO 1 Bldg.
120 Thailand corner Legazpi Streets, Legazpi Village, 1229 Makati City Philippines: Diwa
Learning System Inc. 2016.

The American Heritage Dictionary of the English Language. 1981.Houghton Mifflin Company.

PREPARED BY:

JOSEPH A. BELONIO LEZARD P. DEVECAIS

Master Teacher I, Passi NHS Teacher II, Passi NHS
Schools Division of Passi City Schools Division of Passi City
Region VI Region VI

Noted:

ROSAPHE B. SUSTEVERIO
Asst. Principal II, SHS for Academics

Approved:

REY P. DEATRAS, PhD

Principal IV