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I. CONTENT STANDARD
The learner shows understanding of the materials and techniques used
in contemporary arts.
II. LEARNING OUTCOMES
At the end of this module, the learners are expected to:
1. research on techniques and performance practices applied to
contemporary arts;
2. discuss local materials used in creating art;
3. critique available materials and appropriate techniques; and
4. explicate the use of materials and the application of techniques.
III. INTRODUCTION
An inspiring day my dear students! Our module is an exploration of
various contemporary art techniques and performance practices. Accumulating
various wonderful art forms will definitely give you the chance to appreciate
the artworks of the local artists and showcase their products.
PERFORMANCE TASK:
At the end of this quarter, the learners are going to make a simple
artwork and present it in the form of photo or picture.
IV. MOTIVATION
LET’S CHECK YOUR KNOWLEDGE!
Directions: Write TRUE on the blank if the statement is true and FALSE if the
statement is not true.
________ 1. Digital application comes with augmented reality technology and
transforms Filipino digital artworks into immersive experiences
________ 2. In a large-scale art, artists produce works that play with geometric
shapes.
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________ 3. .Cubism was the first style of abstract art which evolved at the
beginning of the 20th century in response to a world that was changing
with unprecedented speed.
________ 4. In classical art, the term "found object" is used to describe an object,
found by an artist, which - with minimal modification
________ 5. Social Realism is the realistic depiction in art of contemporary life, as
a means of social or political comment.
________ 6. Minimalism is one of the most important and influential art styles of
the 1970s.
________ 7. Eastern Visayas is the widest abaca supplier.
________ 8. Coir is the fibrous material surrounding the fruit of the coconut tree.
________ 9. Tikog belongs to land grasses.
________ 10. Rattan belongs to the palm family.
V. INSTRUCTION/DELIVERY
TECHNIQUES AND PERFORMANCE PRACTICES
There are new techniques that define an art movement. For
contemporary arts, the following are a few of these techniques:
Contemporary art is often looked at with a skeptical eye. The truth
about contemporary artist that it uses techniques that most people aren’t quite
used to, causing that skepticism to come into play. However, these techniques
are actually quite difficult, and all deserve our credit. It is an incredible feat to
create a piece of contemporary art, especially using these techniques. They
challenge the mind and offer unique perspectives in a way that art has never
been able to do before. For that reason, they’re some of the most valuable
techniques that a person can experience through artwork.
As an artist, the contemporary art techniques and performance practices are
just breaking the conservative's rules.
"Contemporary art is the art of today", that could be the best definition. This
kind of art produced by artists who are living in 21st century.
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Here are three techniques that are among the most relevant in contemporary
art today
1. MINIMALISM
One of the artistic movements that has been most relevant
throughout the contemporary art movement is minimalism. Minimalism seeks
to take away what is unnecessary and leaving only what is essential.
Red Sky, 2007 5 Bottles, 1994
Arturo Luz Arturo Luz
Arturo Luz is a Filipino modern artist best known for his minimalist, geometric,
and abstract styles of art and his animated paintings of circus performers and
musicians as well as his revered cityscape series
MINIMALISM
One of the most important and influential art styles of the 1960s,
Minimalism identifies works of art most often comprised of geometric shapes in
simple arrangements and lacking any decorative or dynamic flourishes. These
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geometric shapes characterized the elemental or “bare bones” forms of art,
which, according to critics, represented the culmination of modern art's
progression toward the most simplified form of abstract art possible.
It is a movement in various forms or art and design, especially visual
art and music, where the work is set out to expose the essence, essentials or
identity of a subject through eliminating all non-essential forms, features or
concepts. It is characterized by simplicity.
2. FOUND OBJECTS
Taking something that people view as useless, and then using it in
a unique way to make artwork is one of the most important movements that
currently exist in contemporary. The idea is that things that we often view as
junk are more valuable than we think that they are. Everything you find can be
used to tell a story, or to create new diverse perspectives that we are looking
for when we attend an art exhibition.
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FOUND OBJECTS

Small PaddleFish by Stephen Palmer
The technique of putting different objects together to create three-
dimensional art is called Assemblage. It is similar to collage, a two-dimensional
medium.
They originate from the French objet trouve, describing art created
from undisguised, but often modified, objects or products that are not
normally considered materials from which art is made, often because they
already have a non-art function. In modern art, the term "found object" is used
to describe an object, found by an artist, which - with minimal modification - is
then presented as a work of art. The idea is, that the artist believes that the
discovered object possesses a certain aesthetic quality - stemming from its
appearance, social or personal history - and therefore displays it for the
appreciation of others.
Typical "found objects" include natural materials like sand, earth,
stones, shells, curiously shaped pieces of wood, a human skull; or man-made
items such as newspaper cuttings, photographs, pieces of glass, fragments of
scrap metal, pieces of textile fabric, an unmade bed, a bicycle handlebars, and
so on.

Other example of Found Objects Art:

3. LARGE-SCALE ART
Conglomerate Seahorse Found Object Art Walter De Maria created an art piece in 1977 that included a
four hundred steel poles over one mile by one kilometer. That is
incredible. Creating something huge to express diverse perspectives in
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artwork is incredibly popular, even today. Over the past forty years,
largescale art, and art that includes the environment has come into its
own as one of the most important movements within contemporary art.
That is why you often see modern art pieces alongside buildings, or as
huge structures out in the open.

“The 2000 Sculpture” (1992), by Walter De Maria, an example of his

groupings of ordered elements using precise measurements. Credits:
Museum Associates/LACMA Pacita Abad working the Alkaff Bridge bridge in Singapore.

On October 5, 1946, Pacita Abad, a trapunto painter, a global Filipino artist,

who described herself as a painter who paints "from the guts" was born in
Basco, Batanes to politically active parents, Jorge Abad and Aurora Barsana.

LARGE SCALE ART – artists have produced works that play with scale. Juan
Luna’s Spoliarium displayed in the National Museum is an example.

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5. SOCIAL REALISM

It is the realistic depiction in art of contemporary life, as a means of

social or political comment.

4. CUBISM

It was a truly revolutionary style of modern art developed by Pablo

Picasso and Georges Braques. It was the first style of abstract art which evolved
at the beginning of the 20th century in response to a world that was changing
with unprecedented speed. Cubism was an attempt by artists to revitalize the
tired traditions of Western art which they believed had run their course. The
Cubists challenged conventional forms of representation, such as perspective,
which had been the rule since the Renaissance. Their aim was to develop a 6. DIGITAL APPLICATION - It comes with augmented reality technology and
new way of seeing which reflected the modern age. transforms Filipino digital artworks into immersive experiences.

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Bakbak is the outermost covering or leaf mat, bangkuay bin, boxes, bin,
sheath of the abaca stalk. It is a flat thick display, jar, Cecilia dining table,
LOCAL MATERIALS USED IN CREATING ART durable sheath as twine or braided. The and arm chair
strong brown fiber is used to make
Local materials in the Philippines are materials that are naturally and locally furniture.
found in a specific place. Here are some examples:

MATERIAL PRODUCTS
Abaca belongs to Banana family. Its slippers, ropes, twine, hammock,
fiber has a natural luster with colors frame, display jar, jars, Chelsea
ranging from pure white to ivory and chair
darkbrown. Eastern Visayas is the
widestabaca supplier.

Bamboo is a raw material used in kubing, bungkaka, tongatong,

creating many products. It is used in angklung, pateteg, gabbang
construction, textile, musical instruments,
weapons, and many more. It is abundant

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in La Union, Pampanga, Capiz, Cebu
and Bukidnon.
Buntal is a cylindrically shaped fiber. The
supple ivory white strands are quite
durable, pliable, and have good dyeing
qualities. The most noted producers are
the provinces of Bohol, Pangasinan,
Marinduque and Quezon.
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Buri is extracted from the matured
leaves of the buri palm. The fiber is
durable and resistant to moisture.
bags, shoes, desk accessories like
pen holder, picture frames, file
trays, wallets, place mats, braide,
lampshades, window blinds
Coir is the fibrous material surrounding
the fruit of the coconut tree which are
abundant in CALABARZON, Northern
Mindanao and Davao Region
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hats, bags, baskets, memorabilia
boxes, perfume tray, & other
woven products
indoor or outdoor fiber carpets,
wall covering, doormat, trellises,
and geo textiles
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Nito is a plant belonging to the fern
family that grows abundantly in the
hinterlands of Mindanao. abundantly in
the hinterlands of Mindanao in Southern
Philippines.
Pandan is a tropical plant. It is processed
and transformed into splints that are
being used as raw material which are
abundant in Calatrava in the Visayas.
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bags, bread tray, lampshade and
decorative jar
baskets, hats, picture frames and
bags
Rattan belongs to the palm family. There
are different types of rattan palms, such
as high or low climbers, single stemmed
or clustered rattan species.
Tikog belongs to sea grasses. It is a
native reed plant used as a raw material
for mat weaving.
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baskets, picture frames, furniture
and other novelty items, Zoya
lounge chair, Valencia queen
size bed, Rest divan
bags, decorative mats, hampers,
newspaper racks, table mat,
waste bin, tower candle holder,
wall décor.
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2. Decalcomania – Is the process of applying gouache to paper or glass then

transferring a reversal of that image on to canvas or other flat materials.

DIFFERENT CONTEMPORARY ART TECHNIQUES AND PERFORMANCE

PRACTICES

1. Collage – Is made by adhering flat elements such as newspaper or magazine

cut-outs, printed text, illustrations, photographs, cloth, string, etc. to a flat
surface to create a thick layer that is almost like a relief sculpture.

3. Decoupage – Is done by adhering cut-outs of paper and then coating these

with one or more coats or transparent coating of varnish.

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Here are potential materials not commonly and not commonly used:

1. Abaca - Initially used as material for rope, and transformed into a wide
variety of efficient products. The versatility, durability and availability of abaca,
or Manila hemp, makes it easy to work with or create different designs.

What is it?
As you have explored in the previous topics, artists have their own way
of expressing art using different kinds of mediums/ materials and manner by
which materials are processed and transformed. In appreciating art, whether of
its creativity and or of its efficient functions, we need our senses. Thus, on the
process of giving attention to it, we understand or make sense of a work of art; 2. Coconut Shells - Considered equal in quality and appearance with turquoise
the mediums, techniques and functions are part of the meaning of the work. shells or ivory. It may be used to create a wide array of boxes, lamps, tabletops,
They are also the factors which determine the viewer/ users experience and chairs, bags, belts, body accessories, household ornaments.
response.

Medium – are the material used to create an artwork. Artist use medium to
express their thought, ideas, feelings, etc. Mediums and techniques may also
differ depending on the inclination of the artists and the place where it
originated. Various artworks are inspired by the artist’s locality: its rich
resources, culture and practices. Below are different common materials
transformed into unique artworks which became trademarks of the artist or of
the locality it originated. But, not limiting yourselves in the common materials
usually used, you will find creative and efficient materials which can be used to
create different artwork in line with the form of art you as an artist desires to
make. It can even be an environmental hazard saver, answer to people’s
needs, or a locality’s trademark product for tourist attraction or business.
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3. Bamboo- proved that it's a versatile must-have that designers and 5. Scrap/Cut tiles– made into decorative walls etc.
homeowners should consider. Aside from being used in different pieces of
furniture and house parts, bamboo is also made into musical instruments, and
creative decors.

6. House cleaning materials (scrubs, rag, strainer) – made into furniture

designs.
4. Blocks- out of rice hulls/ saw dust.

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7. Scrap wood - made into wall decors, etc.

9. Paper, corrugated boxes

8. Beads

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10. Metal, tie wires, tin cans

11. Empty & recyclable styro and plastic cups/bottles

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12. Pieces of Cut cloth

Aside from the above-mentioned materials, there is still a wide array

of materials which can be used out of creativity and functionality. From sea
shells to human skull shells, from leaves and flowers to insect and insect parts,
from glass to cotton, and from watercolor, coffee and soil painting to dirty
water painting. Way too many choices, you just have to explore your locality
for potential materials and innovate a unique and contemporary artwork that
you desire to make.

13. Cement, different types of clay or plaster of Paris

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What is it?
A help for decision making!
To help you decide what artwork to create out of the resources
available in your locality, you may evaluate each material with the following
factors:
Availability – is the material available and not scarce? Is it available anytime of
the year? Is it available at the nearest possible source?
Cost – the materials durable and can withstand weather changes? Can it
support its function? Will it last for years if not for lifetime?
Process needs – Does it involve a process with available tools/ equipment? Do I
have the skills to create this material and transform it into an artwork?
Durability – is the materials durable and can withstand weather changes? Can it
support its function? Will it last for years if not for lifetime?
Resourcefulness & Creativity– Is the material sourced out from scrap? Is it a less
consumed/ less used material? Does your community regard it as unimportant
or waste? Do you think it is a “first time” product? Can you make this into a
creative contemporary artwork? Will it “wow” the viewers/ users?
Number of possible use – will this material be used for only one
function/artwork? Does it have any other purpose? Can you make this material
into a variety of artwork or function?
Techniques
Mixed media is a term used to describe artworks composed from a
combination of different media or materials. A work on canvas that combines
paint, ink, and collage could properly be called a "mixed media" work.
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New media art is a 21st Century catchall term used to define all that is related
to the internet and the interplay technology, images and sound.
Improvisation
Improvisation in theater is the playing of dramatic scenes without written
dialogue & with minimal or no predetermined dramatic activity.
Most or all of what is performed is created at the moment it is performed. In its
purest form, the dialogue, action, story, and characters are created
collaboratively by the players as the improvisation unfolds in present time,
without use of an already prepared, written script.
An important goal of improvisation is to enable individual to develop
spontaneity which is the necessary in creating the illusion of reality. The
improvisation teacher must expose students to the theatrical environment
through various games rather than lectures.
Forms of Improvisation
1. Short Form - short scenes constructed from predetermined game.
2. Long Form character
Creative Drama
• It is an improvisational, non-exhibitional, process centered form of drama in
which participants are guided by a leader to imagine, enact, and reflect upon
human experiences.
This process allows students to actively explore a subject or question through
imaginative play that is facilitated by a leader and may involve a variety of
improvisational activities.
• These activities are not scripted or memorized, and they allow students to
synthesize various educational concepts into a meaningful form.
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material listed
Skills Enhancement Ex. Bamboo Bilao, basket
1.
Skill Enhancement refers to strengthening of acquired artistic skills as 2.
these are applied in the production of artworks or integrated in other fields of 3.
specialization. 4.
5.
Example: Musical Play Production

1. Language and Literature-This skills are being enhance through

communicative ways such as drama, creative writing and many more. Reference:

DepEd Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)

2. Painting, Sculptures and Architecture-This skills are being enhance through
creation of creative ideas into a reality.

3. Music -These skills are being enhance through vocal and instrument
practices.

4. Dance -These skills are being enhance through intensive practice of body
movements and routines.

5. Drama -These skills are being enhance through the help of media expert.

V. PRACTICE

Activity: Exploring your Locality

Do the following:

Find out what materials, which are potential to be used as art medium,
are rich in your locality (ex. Bamboo, metal, shells). List it down and name the
artwork created by your locality using these materials.

Materials found in Artwork made by your

your locality locality out of the
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Name: ________________________________________________________________________ ______ 7. It is the realistic depiction in art of contemporary life, as a means of
Section: _______________________________________________________________________ social or political comment.
A. Cubism C. Social Realism
ENRICHMENT B. Minimalism D. Large Scale Art
______ 8. This place is the widest abaca supplier.
LET’S CHECK YOUR UNDERSTANDING! A. Southern Visayas C. Northern Mindanao
Directions: Choose the best answer. Write the letter of your choice on the B. Eastern Visayas D. Southern Mindanao
blank provided. ______ 9. It comes with augmented reality technology and transforms Filipino
digital artworks into immersive experiences
______ 1. It Is done by adhering cut-outs of paper and then coating these with A. Digital application C. Social Realism
one or more coats or transparent coating of varnish. B. Minimalism D. Large Scale Art
A. Decoupage C. Assemblage ______ 10. This is the place where Buntal is abundant.
B. Decalcomania D. Collage A. Cebu C. Bataan
______ 2. It Is made by adhering flat elements such as newspaper or magazine B. Batangas D. Bohol
cutouts, printed text, illustrations, photographs, cloth and string.
A. Assemblage C. Decalcomania
B. Collage D. Decoupage
______ 3. It is the process of applying gouache to paper or glass then Answer Key to Previous Module Week 5-7
transferring a reversal of that image on to canvas or other flat materials.
A. Assemblage C. Decalcomania 1. B
B. Collage D. Decoupage 2. B
______ 4. It is one of the most important and influential art styles of 3. C
the 1960s which identifies works of art most often comprised of geometric 4. D
shapes in simple arrangements. 5. A
A. Cubism C. Social realism 6. C
B. Minimalism D. Large Scale Art 7. A
______ 5. Juan Luna’s Spoliarium displayed in the National Museum is an 8. C
example of _______. 9. C
A. Cubism C. Social realism 10. A
B. Minimalism D. Large Scale Art
_______ 6, It is an attempt by artists to revitalize the tired traditions of
Western art which they believed had run their course.
A. Cubism C. Social realism
B. Minimalism D. Large Scale Art

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