CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS

MODULE 2-QUARTER 1

Contemporary Arts is influenced by the economic, social, political and environmental context where the artist is
immersed in. It is not confined to the usual genres of the four main art forms.

Genres-are categories of artistic creations and are characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.

EXAMPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART FORMS

1. VISUAL ARTS-Pop art, word art, conceptual art, installation art, photorealism, contemporary realism, graffiti art
2. PERFORMANCE ARTS:
a. MUSIC-blues, electronic, experimental, funk, hip-hop-jazz, metal, pop, rock, roots
b. THEATER ART- stage, film, street play
c. DANCE-flash mob, street dances, comprising hip-hop, flunk, house and rave
3. APPLIED ARTS-Video art, photography, computer art, film and broadcasting art, architecture, design and allied art.
4. LITERARY ARTS-ILLUSTRATED NOVEL, DIGI-FICTION, GRAPHIC NOVELS, MANGA, DOODLE FICTIONS, TEXT-TALK
NOVELS CHICK LITERARTURE, FLASH FICTION, HYPER POETRY, BLOG
ELEMENTS OF CONTEMPORARY ART
1. APPROPRIATION - this relates to the modifications made by the artist.
2. HYBRIDITY- this refers to the use of different art mediums that are put together.
3. TECHNOLOGY- its application highlights the creativity of the artist.
4. PERFORMANCE- carried out for viewers to experience.
5. SPACE-intricate use of space.
DISTINCT FEATURES OF CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS
1. COMMUNAL NATURE- reflects the relationships build around the bonds of community and society.
2. INTUITIVE-as Filipinos are immersed in their consciousness of themselves, their community and their culture.
3. HOLISTIC- as individuals, groups of people and events are perceived in their entirety as well as the unitive use of art
materials and forms.
4. CREATIVE PROCESS- as the artist puts more emphasis on how their artwork was made than on the artwork itself.
5. INTEGRATIVE- as it encompasses religious, moral, spiritual, social, and environmental concerns.
6. MULTI-FOCAL-as it considers everything and everyone, the wide perspective of the artwork as well as both artist
and viewer.
INTEGRATIVE ARTS-combines artistic and technological skills with an emphasis on artistic and creative methodology. It
comes in different sizes and shapes, forms and styles.
JUNK ART- an example of integrative art. It is a sculptural rendition using discarded or used materials usually scrap
plastics, cartons, paper, metal, or glass. The combination of resourcefulness and creativity can bring out the artist in
everyone.
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PHILIPINE NATIONAL ARTIST
The Philippines value may significant Filipino artist who have a prominent contribution to the promotion and
preservation of our cultural heritage. They have made a notable contribution in their own field of expertise, obtaining
them the Order of National Artist Categories for the Order of National Artist are, Music, Dance, Theatre, Visual Arts,
Literature, film and Broadcast Arts and Architecture or Allied Arts.

The Order of National Artist

The Order of the National Artists Award (Orden ng Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining) is the highest national
recognition given to Filipino individuals who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts.
The order is concurrent administered by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) and Cultural Center
of the Philippines (CCP) and conferred by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation by both institutions.

Proclamation No. 1001 mandates the Order of the National Artist Award.

The Order of National Artists aims to recognize:

1. The Filipino artists who have made significant contributions to the cultural heritage of the country.
2. The Filipino artistic accomplishment at its highest level and to promote creative expression as significant to the
development of a national cultural identity.
3. The Filipino artists who have dedicated their lives to their works to forge new Paths and directions for future
generations of Pilipino artists.

Seven categories under which National Artists can be recognized:

1. Literature - poetry, fiction, essay, playwriting, journalism and/or literary criticism;
2. Film and Broadcasting/Broadcast Arts - direction, writing, production design, cinematography, editing, camera work,
and/or performance; and
3. Architecture, Design and Allied Arts - architecture design, interior design, industrial arts design, landscape
architecture and fashion design.
4. Music singing, composition, direction, and/or performance;
5. Dance choreography, direction and/or performance;
6. Theater-direction, performance and/or production design.
7. Visual Arts-painting, sculpture, printmaking, photography, installation art, mixed media worlds, illustration, graphic
arts, performance art and/or imaging.

National Artists of the Philippines the following are the National Artists of the Philippines grouped according to their
categories and arranged to the chronology of National Artist Award.
Architecture
- 1973 Juan Nakpil
- 1976 Pablo Antonio
- 1990 Leandro V. Locsin
- 2006 Ramon Valera
- 2014 Jose Maria Zaragoza
- 2006 I.P Santos
Dance
- 1973 Francisca Reyes Aquino
- 1976 Leonor Orosa-Goquingco
- 1988 Lucrecia Reyes Urnula
- 2006 Ramon Obusan
Film
- 1982 Gerardo de Leon
- 1907 Lino Brocka
- 2001 Ishmael Bernal
- 2003 Eddie S. Romero
- 2009 Manuel Conde
Literature
- 1973 Amado V. Hernadez
- 1973 Jose Garcia Villa
- 1976 Nick Joaquin
- 1982 Calos P. Romulo
- 1990 Francisco Arcellana
- 2006 Bienvenido Lumbera
- 1997 N.V. M Gonzales
- 1997 Carlos Quirino
- 1999 Edith L. Tiempo
- 2001 F. Sionil Jose
- 2003 Virgilio S. Almario
- 2009 Lazaro Francisco
- 2014 Cirilo F. Bautista
Music
- 1973 Antonio J. Molina
- 1976 Jovita Fuentes
- 1988 Antonio R. Buenaventura
- 1989 Lucrecia R. Kasilag
- 1991 Lucio D. San Pedro
- 1997 Felipe Padilla de Leon
- 1997 Jose Maceda
- 1997 Levi Celerio
- 1999 Ernani Joson Cuenco
- 1999 Andrea O.
- 2014 Francisco Feliciano
- 2014 Ramon Santos
Theater
- 1987 Honorata “Atang" de la Rama
- 1997 Levi Celerio
- 1997 Wilfrido Ma. Guerero
- 1997 Rolando S. Tinio
- 1999 Daisy Avellana
- 2001 Severino Montano
Vitual Arts
- 1972 Fernando C. Amorsolo
- 1973 Carlos Botong V. Francisco
- 1973 Guillermo E, Tolentino
- 1976 Victorio C. Edades
- 1976 Napoleon V. Abueva
- 1981 Vicente Manansala
- 1990 Cesar Legaspi
- 1991 Hernando R. Ocampo
- 1997 Victorio R. Luz
- 1999 J. Elizalde Navarro
- 2001 Ang Kiukok
- 2003 Jose T. Joya
- 2006 Abdulmari Asia Imao
- 2006 Bencab
- 2009 Federico Aguillar Alcuaz
- 2014 Francisco Coching

 VICTORIO EDADES - The artist of the "SKETCH"

 LEANDRO V. LOCSIN - The erector of the CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES
 ISMAEL BERNAL - The director of the film HIMALA
 NORA AUNOR - The leading actress of the film HIMALA
 GUILLERMO TOLENTINO - Creator of the BONIFACIO MONUMENT
 NAPOLEON ABUEVA - Creator of the sculpture SANDUGO
 MARILOU DIAZ-ABAYA - Director of the film MURO-AMI
 SINGKIL - A famous Mindanaoan dance
 PHILOSOPHY REVIEWER

Partial Thinking – It is a perspective that focuses on specific aspects of a situation.

Reflection – it is an activity that requires a person to examine his/her thoughts, feelings, and actions and learn from
experience.
Holistic Thinking – It is a perspective that considers “bigger picture” when looking at problems and situations.
Metaphysical Unease - Gabriel Marcel shares that philosophical questioning begins with _________. The scope of the
questions we ask cover something broader and deeper than what is immediately before us, beyond what we physically
see.
Internal Questions – These are the questions that examine personal ideas regarding correctness and values.
Framework – It refers to a way of thinking about the world and is made up of person’s view and beliefs.
Doubt – Rene Descartes considers this as a reason why people philosophize.
Wonder – the term for philosopher, Plato believes that philosophy is brought about by man’s sense of ______.
Love of Wisdom – the Greek term for philosophy, Philosophia means______.
Philosophy – It is the study or discipline that uses human reason to investigate the ultimate causes, reasons, and
principles which govern all things.
Knowledge – It is a clear awareness and understanding of something.
Facts – These statements which are observed to be real or truthful.
Claim – These are statements which need to be examined to determine whether they are true or false.
Opinions – These are comprised of statements that provide views on a certain matter.
Conclusions – This is a judgement based on certain facts.
Beliefs – These are statements that express convictions that are not easily explain by facts.
Explanations – These are statements that assume a claim is true and provide reason to support them.
Arguments – This is a series of statements that provide reasons to convince a person that a claim or opinion is truthful.
Fallacy – These are arguments based on faulty reasoning.
Bias – These are tendencies or influences that affect the views of people.

Philosophical Questions Not

- What is truth?
- What makes an action moral?
- What happens after death?
- What is the meaning of life?
- What is the lifecycle of butterfly?
- Are you lying?
- What is matter?
- Is it right to impose dress code to students in school?
- What days of the week does the garbage collector go to
the village?
- What is the square root of 64?

Correct
- Self-awareness refers to an individual who is
actively aware that he/she is perceiving and
experiencing reality.
- Interiority refers to the ability of person to
experience an “inner world” that is defined by
personal thoughts and ideas.
- The capability to act and be aware of one’s action
is called self-determination.
- Free will enables the person to act whenever he
or she wants to and make self-determination
possible.
Incorrect
- Person is the term which refers to a man as a
species and distinguish from other animals.
- Human beings refer to the totality of an
individual who possesses to interact with others.
- Dignity is the capability to reach out and interact
with other and the world.
- Self-awareness is the inherent value of a person
which cannot be expressed in quantifiable term.
- The intangible element that enables us to
exercise thought, possess awareness, and reach
out to the outside worlds and others is called
 - Transcendence is the ability to surpass limits.
Truth
- It takes me 30 minutes to walk from my home to
school.
- My sister ate the last piece of pizza.
- The policeman firmly pushed the suspects to his
knees and place him in hand cuffs
Embodied Spirit
- We cannot separate the two and they no hand-
in-hand in making us who we are.
- Whatever affects the body also affects the spirit,
and this unique trait of the person enables
him/her to experience both physical world and
the spiritual body.
- Not only are the body and spirit united, but they
also integrating with each other.
Personal Level Care (PLC)
- Use of personal mugs at school during recess.
- Use of eco bag every market day.
Fallacy Description
Ad Hominem Attacking the person presenting the
argument instead of the argument itself.
Ad Populum The idea is presented as acceptable because
a lot of people accept it.
Ad Baculum Using the threat of force or an undesirable
event to advance an argument.
Ad Misericordiam Using emotions such as a pity or sympathy.
transcendence.
Opinion
- Living near the school is better because we don’t
have to spend much for transportation.
- The aggressive manner by which the policeman
arrested the suspect is an example of the brutality
that characterized our police force.
- My sister is a selfish person because she ate the
last piece of pizza pie and did not share with me.
Embodied being
- We have only a certain amount of strength to
carry or accomplish task.
- We cannot prevent accidents entirely no matter
how careful we are.
- We cannot move as fast as we could from one
place to another.
Social Level Care (SLC)
- Posting of slogan online for information
campaign.
- Color coded trash bins at school.
- Tree planting activity together with section mates
every end of the semester.
Example
If you were wearing something revealing too
much skin, then the person who violated you
should not be blamed.
A pharmaceutical company claims that their
product is more effective than other brands
through endorsement of actor A.
I am upset with your question in our history
class, if you question further the whole class will
be getting a harder exam.
A candidate for local election portraying himself
in media as poor and suffering man.