CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS

Integrative Art as applied to ContemporaryArt

Combination of Different Art forms as seen in Modern times

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Background Information for Learners

Contemporary art is defined as the art of the “now.” These are the artworks that are produced in
the present. It is difficult to define the actual starting point of contemporary art since the present is in
constant motion, and what we might consider as contemporary art today might not be true in the future.
This classification encompasses the different disciplines of human culture such as the visual arts,
music, theater, film, etc. Contemporary art covers a broad and diverse content that would be difficult to be
sufficiently covered in one reference. This lesson will discuss the contemporary art forms in the various
disciplines of visual and performing arts focusing on music, dance, theater, and visual arts.

What is Art?
It is the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, producing works to be
appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power. It is also a form of creative activity such as
painting, music, literature, and dance.
Art is a tool for communication. Whether it is a painting or a performance, as long it is avenue for
one to convey or express thoughts, emotions, or aspirations, it is considered artwork reflects the artist and
his/her society. Art offers us the chance to learn and understand artists and the regions where they belong
through their works.
Art is the manifestation or use of the various creative disciplines. It is produced by human
creativity and skill to express oneself. It comes in many forms or disciplines such as literature and media
arts, but the most familiar of which is the visual and performing arts.

Visual and Performing Arts

Visual Arts
Is a term used to describe a wide array of artistic disciplines that are appreciated primarily
through sight. Visual arts include the different art forms and disciplines such as fine arts, decorative arts,
and contemporary arts.
1. Fine Arts - are the artworks we readily associate with art. The term “fine arts” was first used to
describe the art forms created primarily for their practical use. As time passed, this term
was used to include artworks that came about from emerging technology and artistic
innovations.
The following are the most common examples of fine arts:
a. Drawing
b. Painting
c. Sculpture
d. Print
e. Graphic art
f. Calligraphy
g. Architecture

2. Decorative Arts - also known as decorative crafts, are artworks that are both aesthetically
pleasing and functional. While the fine arts are primarily concerned with beauty and
aesthetics, the decorative arts are not only beautiful but are useful as well. From the Renaissance up
until the 20th century, many artists in the West consider the decorative arts as a lower version of art;
makers of these artworks were not considered as artists but rather as craftsmen.

There are a multitude of examples of decorative arts, most common of which are:

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 a. Textile art
b. Glassware
c. Jewelry
d. Furniture
e. Earthenware
f. Metal craft
g. Interior design

3. Contemporary Art Forms

There are new and unusual art forms that could not be easily categorized between the fine
arts; these belong to the branch of visual arts called contemporary art forms. Contemporary art
forms include recently conceived art styles and techniques that are avant-garde or experimental in
nature. These partially include:
a. Assemblage
b. Collage
c. Installation
d. Performance Art
e. Digital Art
f. Land Art
g. Conceptual Art
Contemporary art is defined as all artworks that are produces in our present lifetime.
These artworks can be expressed using the traditional art forms such as paintings, sculptures,
pottery, etc. Or can be produced using new art techniques such as installation, assemblage, etc.
Contemporary Art is the art that springs out of the present-day events and passions of the society. It is the
newest form of art, amusing people from the late 1960s or early 1970s up to this very minute. This art
functions in a global society that is culturally diverse and technology-oriented. It has become a
collaborative process and the audience plays an active role in reaching and constructing meaning about
the work of art.

Arts Through the Ages

Contemporary Arts in the Philippines

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The difference between Traditional Arts and Contemporary Arts
TRADITIONAL ARTS CONTEMPORARY ARTS
Art Representations Revolve around the artist and his/her feelings
Culture-bound Focuses on the message to his/her audience
Mostly focuses on realistic figures Diverse array of materials, media style not bounded
Limited to structures and standards by any rule or standard

Why do we study Contemporary Arts?

Contemporary art is essential to you not only because it belongs to your time but it also serves a form
of expression of the people’s present feelings and longings. Contemporary works of art are the means
through which the artists of today communicate their statements.
There are numerous and still-emerging forms of contemporary arts. The list is continually
expanding, with new art forms being invented due to the development of technology.

Most Essential Learning Competency:

 1. Describes various contemporary art forms and their practices from the various regions
CODE: CAR11/12IAC-0a-1

Activity 1.
A. MULTIPLE CHOICE. Choose the best answer from the given choices.
1. Which of the following art forms is essentially appreciated through its visual
appearance?
a) Culinary arts
b) Decorative Arts
c) Fine Arts
d) Performing Arts
2. In this period, they focused on the techniques in Arts.
a) Greek Period
b) Renaissance Period
c) Roman Period
d) Modern Period
3. Which of the following is traditionally is not an example of fine arts?

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 a) Calligraphy
b) Architecture
c) Graphic Design
d) Interior Design
4. In this era, Christianity reflects throughout the regions.
a) American Era
b) Ethnic Art
c) Spanish Era
d) Contemporary Era
5. All artworks that are produced in our present lifetime. These artworks can be
expressed or produced using new art techniques such as installation, assemblage, etc.
a) Decorative Arts
b) Contemporary Arts
c) Fine Arts
d) Performing Arts
6. Which of the following best defines what decorative arts and crafts are?
a) Artworks that are appreciated through visual means
b) Artworks that are both beautiful and useful
c) Arworks that are created through controlled and choreographed body movements
d) Artworks that are created through new and exciting methods.
7. It is a term used to describe a wide array of artistic disciplines that are appreciated
primarily through sight.
a) Fine Arts
b) Decorative Arts
c) Contemporary Arts
d) Visual Arts
8. Which of the following is NOT an example of a contemporary art form?
a) Assemblage
b) Collage
c) Mobile
d) Silk Printing
9. Which of the following is an example of Contemporary art form?
a) Digital Art
b) Furniture
c) Jewelry
d) Drawing
10. Artworks that are both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
a) Fine Arts
b) Decorative Arts
c) Contemporary Arts
d) Visual Arts

B. True or False. Choose TRUE if the statement is correct, FALSE if the statement is wrong.
_____1. Visual Arts include the different art forms and disciplines that such as fine arts,
decorative arts, and contemporary arts.
_____2. Architecture, Drawing, and Painting are examples of Fine Arts.
_____3. Contemporary art is defined as all artworks that are produced in our present
lifetime.
_____4. Art is the Tangible output of creative expression. It is a product of human
creativity and skill to express oneself.
_____5. The new and unusual artforms that could not be easily categorized between the
finearts and the decorative arts, are belong to performing arts.

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 Activity 2
Directions: Identify whether the following is Fine Arts, Decorative Arts, or Contemporary Arts.
1. Wineglass
a. Fine Arts b. Decorative Arts c. Contemporary Arts
2. Pottery
a. Fine Arts b. Decorative Arts c. Contemporary Arts
3. Jewelry
a. Fine Arts b. Decorative Arts c. Contemporary Arts
4. Collage
a. Fine Arts b. Decorative Arts c. Contemporary Arts
5. Mural
a. Fine Arts b. Decorative Arts c. Contemporary Arts
6. Calligraphy
a. Fine Arts b. Decorative Arts c. Contemporary Arts
7. Sculpture
a. Fine Arts b. Decorative Arts c. Contemporary Arts
8. Land Art
a. Fine Arts b. Decorative Arts c. Contemporary Arts
9. Interior design
a. Fine Arts b. Decorative Arts c. Contemporary Arts
10. Crown
a. Fine Arts b. Decorative Arts c. Contemporary Arts
11. Installation Art
a. Fine Arts b. Decorative Arts c. Contemporary Arts
12. Assemblage
a. Fine Arts b. Decorative Arts c. Contemporary Arts
13. Monalisa
a. Fine Arts b. Decorative Arts c. Contemporary Arts
14. Graffiti
a. Fine Arts b. Decorative Arts c. Contemporary Arts
15. Performance Art
a. Fine Arts b. Decorative Arts c. Contemporary Arts

Guide questions.
1. Think of your previous artworks, which of them is the greatest work of yours? In which type of
artwork does it belong?
2. Do you think you can create your own Artwork/s in the future?

References

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Arch.Carlo Luis C. Ganzon, Journey: Contemporary Arts of the Philippines, K-12 curriculum compliant
(Quezon City: The Phoenix Publishing House Inc., 2018) pp1-5

Online
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GpLAMc-jT6k (Introduction to Contemporary Arts from the
Regions)

Key to Correction:
Activity 1
A.
1. C
2. A
3. D
4. C
5. B
6. B
7. D
8. D
9. A
10. B
B.
1. T
2. T
3. T
4. T
5. F

Activity 2
1. B
2. B
3. B
4. C
5. C
6. A
7. A
8. C
9. B
10. B
11. C
12. C
13. A
14. A
15. C

Prepared by:

Charmaine Joemaica J. Sapigao

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