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Contemporary
Philippine Arts
First Semester – Week 4
Elements and Principles of Contemporary Arts,
Art Forms from the Different Regions And its
Significance
Arts and Design Track – Grade 12
Alternative Delivery Mode
Week 4: Elements and Principles of Contemporary Arts, Art Forms from
the Different Regions And its Significance

First Edition, 2020

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Contemporary
Philippine Arts
First Semester – Week 4
Elements and Principles of Contemporary Arts,
Art Forms from the Different Regions And its
Significance
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the Contemporary Philippine Arts Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)
Module on Elements and Principles of Contemporary Arts, Art Forms from the
Different Regions and its Significance!
This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators
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helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while
overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.
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needs and circumstances.
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their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist the
learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

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For the learner:
Welcome to the Contemporary Philippine Arts Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM)
Module on Elements and Principles of Contemporary Arts, Art Forms from the
Different Regions and its Significance!
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At the end of this module you will also find:

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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENT PAGES

INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE --------------------------------- ii

For the Facilitator --------------------------------- ii
For the learner --------------------------------- iii

BEGIN --------------------------------- 01
Learning Competency --------------------------------- 01

TRY THIS --------------------------------------------------- 02

DO THIS --------------------------------------------------- 03
Task 1 --------------------------------------------------- 03
Task 2 --------------------------------------------------- 04

EXPLORE --------------------------------------------------- 05

KEEP THIS IN MIND ------------------------------------------ 05

APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED ------------------------ 09

REFLECT --------------------------------------------------- 10

ASSESS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED ------------------------ 10

GLOSSARY --------------------------------------------------- 12

ANSWER KEY ------------------------------------------ 12

REFERENCE LIST ------------------------------------------ 13

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 LEARNING COMPETENCY:

Evaluates contemporary art forms based on the elements and principles

Code: CAR11/12CAP-Oc-e-6
Compares forms of arts from the different regions
Code: CAR11/12CAP-Oc-e-7
Relates the significance of arts forms from the regions
Code: CAR11/12CAP-Oc-e-8
Promotes arts from the regions.
Code: CAR11/12CAP-Oc-e-9

Week 4: Elements and Principles of Contemporary Arts, Art Forms

from the Different Regions and its Significance

Everyone can be an artist in their own ways. Through art, we can express our
deepest emotions. It may involve a large number of people to form an art or by
yourself through your creative imagination. Art is produced by people and people are
influenced by time. Contemporary art is a continuing practice that has evolved with
the new elements and principles. In today’s digital age, technology has a great part
in influencing the arts nowadays. It may disregard the real importance of traditional
way of painting, but the essence of skills and appreciation of the art made is still in
accordance to the traditional ones. What matters most is how the art tells a story and
inspire people.
In this module, you will learn the elements and principles of contemporary
arts, the different forms of arts from different regions in the Philippines and its
significance.

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

1. Discuss the significance of the elements and principles of contemporary

arts.
2. Evaluate which elements and principles of contemporary art are shown in
various art forms.
3. Show appreciation to the art forms from the different regions of the
Philippines.

PRE- ACTIVITY
Directions: Read and understand the questions carefully. Write the correct answer
in your Activity Notebook or Activity Sheet.
1. What is the nationality of the painter of Mona Lisa?
A. Belgian
B. Chinese
C. Filipino
D. Italian

2. El Gamma Penumbra is known to be the Philippines Pride to win the first

season of Asia’s Got Talent. What is their kind of performance?
A. Acting
B. Dancing
C. Shadow Play
D. All of the above

3. The following can be used in digital arts, EXCEPT.

A. Smart Phone
B. Tablet
C. Laptop
D. None of the above

4. The following are examples of site-specific art form that is performed and
position in specific spots, especially in public areas, EXCEPT ________.
A. Flash Mob Dance
B. Human Sentence Formation
C. Sculpture Installation
D. Painting in the room

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 5. Coffee painting belongs to what element and principles of contemporary art?
A. Appropriation
B. Hybridity
C. Performance
D. Space

6. Seed art belongs to what element and principles of contemporary art?

A. Appropriation
B. Hybridity
C. Performance
D. Space

7. The contemporary artist revives the interest the existing form of art. What
element and principles of contemporary art is implied?
A. Appropriation
B. Hybridity
C. Performance
D. Space

8. Performance artist interprets various human activities, EXCEPT.

A. Chores
B. Rituals
C. Routines
D. Work

9. The following are themes that are socially relevant to the outcome of the
performance artist, EXCEPT.
A. Commercialism
B. Love
C. Poverty
D. War

10. Which refers to an artwork that uses only few materials for conventional use.
A. Flash Mob
B. Digital Art
C. Human Sentence Formation
D. Traditional Painting

ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Task 1: Take a look at the pictures on the next page and answer the questions that
follows. (Write your answers on your Activity Notebook or Activity Sheet.)

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 https://www.teepublic.com/t-
shirt/3392932-jose-rizal-warhol)
Image 1
https://www.thehour.com/news/a
rticle/Mona-Lisa-depicted-in-
face-mask-with-smartphone-
15068047.php)
Image 2

1. What is the full name of the Philippine National Hero in image 1?

2. Who painted the Mona Lisa?
3. Do you consider these images as a contemporary art? Why or why not?

Task 2: Take a look at the picture and answer the following questions below. (Write
your answers in your Activity Notebook or Activity Sheet.)

https://astig.ph/el-gamma-penumbra-is-asias-got-talent-grand-winner/

1. This is the Philippines’ all male shadow play group, best known for
being the winners of the first season of Asia's Got Talent. What is the
name of the Shadow Play Group?

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 2. What does the picture above depict? Answer in five (5) sentences.
Task 3: Take a look at the pictures and answer the following questions below. (Write
your answers in your Activity Notebook or Activity Sheet.

Source: https://durianburgdavao.com/2018/05/06/40403/

The pictures above vie for the Guinness World Record as the largest human
sentence at the Quirino Grandstand.
1. What is the name of the religious group that created this largest human
sentence on May 6, 2018?
2. What can you read from the largest sentence formed by humans?

Answer the following questions. Write your answer in your Activity Notebook
or Activity Sheet.
1. In this modern world, some artists depend on technology for the good
outcome of their masterpiece. And so, it only requires lesser skill or just the
same with the traditional art that needs a skillful artist? Support your answer.

2. Is contemporary art different from modern art? Explain your answer?

Contemporary Arts
Paul Getty Museum defines contemporary arts as " arts made and produced
by artist living today. Today's artist work in and respond to a global environment that
is cultural diverse, technologically advancing, and multifaceted."

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 Because art is produced by people and people are influenced by time,
contemporary arts is a continuing practice that has evolved with the following new
elements or principle:
Appropriation
When you see t-shirt with the image of a significant person wearing shades or
the walls of Intramuros in canvas bags, existing artworks are “appropriated” to form
another. By appropriation, the contemporary artist revives the interest the existing
form of art.

Source: https://theculturetrip.com/asia/philippines/articles/top-10-filipino-contemporary-
artists-where-to-find-them/
Performance
Performance of contemporary artist has evolved to “emphasize spontaneous,
unpredictable elements of chance,” according to Walker Art Center. Performance
artist have tried to interpret various human activities, form ordinary activities such as
chores, routines, and rituals, to socially relevant themes such as poverty,
commercialism, and war.

Source: https://www.bulatlat.com/2011/06/08/manila-contemporary%E2%80%99s-
absenceperformance-art-is-alive/

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Space
How art transforms 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 form is performed and position ed in specific
spots, especially in public places.

Source: http://www.travelmyglobe.com/Destination/Philippines/Cebu/The-Heritage-
of-Cebu-Monument-Cebu-City-Cebu
Hybridity
Contemporary artists are now as innovative as ever. In traditional painting,
only a few materials are of conventional use. Contemporary visual artist, on the other
hand, may opt to use coffee for painting or carve miniature sculptures using crayons.
Hybridity in contemporary arts as the mixing of unlikely materials to produce an
artwork.

John Frank Sabado's "Images of the Past I"

(2014 / Courtesy of Hansae Yes24
Foundation

Source http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2019/09/145_274919.html

John Frank Sabado (b. 1969, Benguet, Philippines) is an autodidact whose

skills and imagery have been recognized by art institutions in the Asia Pacific since
1999. In 2000, he received the Cultural Center of the Philippines’ 13 Artists Award
and was the Juror’s Choice in the Philippine Art Awards. John Frank Sabado has

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been exhibiting since 1990 in his home province in Benguet and Manila, Philippines.
His practice has been featured in the 3rd Asia Pacific Triennale in Brisbane,
Australia, the 16th International Art Exhibition in Guandong Museum of Art in China
as well as the 3rd Asean Travelling Exhibition that debuted in Kuala Lumpur,
Malaysia and the 2nd Fukuoka Asian Art Triennal in Japan. His last solo exhibition
was in 2016 in The Drawing Room Manila.

Technology
Technology is a reality in the present-day world, and contemporary artist 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 debut of YouTube that allowed everyone
with Internet connection to post and share videos. Contemporary artists have used
video and Internet as a way of propagating art

Source:https://www.youtube.com/
watch?v=My2FRPA3Gf8)

Source:https://indonesiadesign.com/story/digit
al-art-utilizing-technology-in-artwork-making

One of the examples that the modern world has relished in is digital art. Artists
increasingly depend on modern technology to create artworks, expanding the room
to channel their creativity. Nowadays, digital art is used in so many fields and can
also be seen in plain sight.

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 TASK 4.
You are working at the National Museum of the Philippines. How will you introduce
and promote the following artwork below to the group of students who travelled miles
for their field trip? You may do further research for the significance of the artwork.
Write your answer in your Activity Notebook or Activity Sheet.

1.

“Fish Vendors” by Sey Perez from Pampanga, Philippines

Source: https://philippinesthetic.wordpress.com/2017/10/31/first-blog-post/

2.

“My Way, 2016” by Rodel Tapaya

Source: https://ocula.com/artists/rodel-tapaya/

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Before this module ends, explain how important it is to know the different elements
and principles of contemporary arts to an individual who aspires to be an acclaimed
National Artist? Write your answer in the Activity Notebook or Activity Sheet.
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POST -TEST. Identify what elements and principles of contemporary art as shown in
each picture. Write your answer in your Activity Notebook or Answer sheet. Choices
are: APPROPRIATION, PERFORMANCE, SPACE, HYBRIDITY and
TECHNOLOGY.

1. 6.

https://www.delnext.com/blog/en/ https://www.delnext.com/blog/en/
most-famous-flash-mobs/ most-famous-flash-mobs/

2. 7.

http://www.travelmyglobe.com/Des
http://www.northeastern.edu/exper tination/Philippines/Cebu/Th
imentalgamedesign/?p=1531 Heritage-of-Cebu-Monument-
Cebu-City-Cebu

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3. 8.

https://chasingthestarrs.wordpress.c https://www.bulatlat.com/2011/06/08
om/2012/12/31/magic-if-the-quest- /manila-contemporary%E2%80%99s-
for-philippine-theater-identity/ absenceperformance-art-is-alive/

4. 9.

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/1821
http://yinkashonibare.com/press/pa
84747402409184/
st/childhood-memories/

5. 10.

https://design-milk.com/worlds- http://www.karenelandart.com/coff
first-digital-art-museum-tokyo/ ee-paintings.html

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Glossary
The following terms used in this module are defined as follows:
Autodidact- a self-taught person.
Depict- represent by a drawing, painting or other art form.

Flash mob- a large public gathering at which people perform an unusual or

seemingly random act and then disperse, typically organized by means of the
internet or social media.

Guinness World Record- listing world records both of human achievements and the
extremes of the natural world.

Innovative- of a product or idea featuring new methods.

Multifaceted-having many different aspects or features.

Spontaneous- performed or occurring as a result of a sudden impulse or inclination
and without premeditation or external stimulus.

Answer Key

Proud to be a member of Iglesia Ni Cristo 2.

Iglesia Ni Cristo 1.

TASK 3.
10. Hybridity 2. Answer may vary
9. Appropriation 1. El Gamma Penumbra

8. Performance TASK 2.
7. Space 3. Yes. Answer may vary
6. Technology 2. Leonardo Da Vinci
5. Technology 1. Jose Protacio Rizal

4.Hybridity TASK 1.
3. Performance 10. D
2. Appropriation 9. B
1. Space 8. D
POST TEST 7. A
6. B
.Answer may vary 5. B
Reflect 4. D
3. D
2. C
Answer may vary 1. D

TASK 4. PRE- ACTIVITY

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References

Jose P. Rizal T-shirt Image is taken from

(https://www.teepublic.com/t-shirt/3392932-jose-rizal-warhol)
(https://www.thehour.com/news/article/Mona-Lisa-depicted-in-face-mask-with-smartphone-
15068047.php)
(https://astig.ph/el-gamma-penumbra-is-asias-got-talent-grand-winner/)
(https://durianburgdavao.com/2018/05/06/40403/)
(http://www.koreatimes.co.kr/www/nation/2019/09/145_274919.html)
(https://www.drawingroomgallery.com/artist/johnfrank-sabado/)
(https://indonesiadesign.com/story/digital-art-utilizing-technology-in-artwork-making)
(https://philippinesthetic.wordpress.com/2017/10/31/first-blog-post/)
(https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=My2FRPA3Gf8)
(https://ocula.com/artists/rodel-tapaya/)
(https://prezi.com/i100l-cayijm/contemporary-arts-in-the-philippines/?fallback=1)

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