Contemporary Art  Ø Art is the communication of ideas and
feelings by means of medium, color, sound,
Strictly speaking, the term
"contemporary art" refers to 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
INTEGRATIVE ART AS APPLIED TO
CONTEMPORARY ART
Lesson 1: Contemporary Art Forms
Nature of ART
 Derived from the Latin word ars/artis which
means to do or man-made.
 A medium of expression because we express
our ideas, emotions, feelings, without using
words.
 Creative activity that involves skill or expertise
in handling materials and organizing them into
something new.
 Applied to express ideas by the use of skill and
imagination in the creation of objects and
experiences that can be shared to others.
 Art is taken from the Italian word "artis,"
which means craftsmanship, skill, mastery of
form exist between material and technique. -
A.Tan
 Art is a product of man's need to express
himself. – R. Zulueta
 To serve as a channel of man’s passion
bronze, marble, words, and film. -C. Sanchez
 Ø Art is beauty of the world. – Plato
 Ø Art is an attitude of spirit, a state of mind-
one which demands for its own satisfaction
and fulfilling. – J. Dewey
 Ø Art is the skillful arrangement of nature such
as colors sounds, lines, movements, words,
stones, wood, etc., and to express human
feelings. – Rustia
Importance of Art
 Satisfies the needs for personal expression
 Develops our skills to express ourselves
 Challenges us to see things differently
 Unleashes our hidden desires and passion
 Sees the truth that we might not understand
before
 Gives pleasure, satisfaction and gratification
Functions of Art
 Most important means of expression
developed by man.
 To express beauty
 To give man moment of relaxation and
spiritual happiness
 To overcome the feelings of restlessness and
loneliness
Art Appreciation
-It is the ability to interpret or understand
man-made arts and enjoy them either through
actual and work-experience with tools and
materials or possession of these works for
satisfaction.
Work of Art
 An activity that involves both imagination
and skill in accomplishing it
 A thing of beauty having aesthetic value;
obra maestra that provides aesthetic value
to viewers
 Must have an artistic and literary merit
 A symbolic state of meaning rather having a
practical function
Subject of Art
 The subject matter may vary, usually
anything that is represented in the artwork.
It may be a person, object, scene, or event.

THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS FROM THE
REGION
Contemporary Arts and Contemporary
Philippine Arts. It also exhibits some art forms that
can be found in Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao, as
well as various indigenous materials being used in
creating some art works
Contemporary Arts
Ø According to quora.com, contemporary art
forms refer to field of arts such as painting, drawing,
dancing, music, sculpture, architecture, etc.
Ø Contemporary artists work in a globally
influenced, culturally diverse, and technologically
advanced world.
Example: The artist is using different computer
software on his/her artwork.
Ø During the 21st century, these art forms
include photography, graphic design and
animation.
Contemporary Philippine Art
 The art of the Philippines refers to the works of
art that have developed and accumulated in
the Philippines from the beginning of
civilization in the country up to the present era.
 Contemporary Philippine Arts tends to be
found in the various displays, art schools, side
lanes and open spaces like train or transport
stations, shopping centers, parks and malls.
Along these lines, what is basic in
contemporary arts is the procedure of art-
making. For most, it is not how much cash
they make from their last work but the
message it wants to convey.
Contemporary Art Forms
from the Region
 It refers to art forms that are developing in
various regions of the Philippines that relied on
the existing materials in specific region or
province.
For example, natives of Batanes or the Ivatans
use a headgear called Vacul, made from the fibres of
vuyavuy palm, to protect them from the scotching heat
of the sun while working on their farmlands. This
particular headgear is also a substitute to umbrella in
rainy season
Another example of regional art forms are the
vases and statues crafted in the Cordillera region,
particularly in Baguio and Benguet area.
These statues are similar to the statues used by
indigenous people in rituals intended for thanksgiving
for rich harvest, to repel sinister and for
celebration of marriages and in conducting funeral.
Some of these statues together with paintings and
other art forms are now part of Philippine indigenous
arts.
In the province of Marinduque, those who
partake in the celebration of Moriones Festival use
morion masks to portray the Roman soldiers and
Syrian mercenaries in the story of the Passion of the
Christ.
Ø The Moriones denotes the masked and
costumed penitents who march around the town for
seven days searching for Longinus. These Masks were
intricately painted with colorful designs that
symbolize Roman culture, Customs and tradition.
 In the Visayan Region, maskara, which
means Mask is a prominent feature of the festival
which also bears the same name. Maskara are always
ornamented with smiling faces, giving rise to Bacolod
being named the "City of Smiles".
Inhabitants of the Panay Islands are also
known for having tattoos or pinta which symbolizes
their “kaisugan” or valor or bravery.
These tattoos are called Pinta which makes
Visayan people of Ilo-ilo and Panay regions to earn
the name “Pintados” which later became the name of
their festival
 In Mindanao Area, Muslim people of
Zamboanga are renowned for their colorful
“Vintas”.
 Vinta is a traditional outrigger boat of
Mindanao Island. Vintas are characterized by
their colorful rectangular log sails or bukay
and bifurcated prows and sterns, which profusely decorated with scroll, leaf, and spiral motifs.
resemble the gaping mouth of a crocodile. It is said to be a symbol of good fortune
Vinta are used as fishing vessels, cargo
ships, and houseboats
Filipino contemporary artists use various local
materials that are indigenous in our country. These
include Abaca, which belongs to Banana family. Its
fiber has a natural luster with colors ranging from pure
Tribes of Mindanao are also known for T'nalak, a white to ivory and dark brown. It is being used in
traditional cloth made by a group of people in Lake making slippers, ropes, twine and hammock
Sebu, South Cotabato called T'bolis, This traditional
cloth is hand-woven made of Abaca fibers which
traditionally has three primary colors, red, black and
the original color of the Abaca leaves. The colorants
of the materials are naturally dyed boiled in
T’bolis believes that they cannot create a design of Bamboo is use as raw material in creating many
the Tinalak if they have not dreamed of it. Therefore, products. It is used in construction, textile, musical
they are sometimes called the "Dream Weavers". instruments, weapons, and many more.
Lastly, Sarimanok, the legendary bird that has
become an ubiquitous symbol of Maranao art. It is
depicted as a fowl with colorful wings and feathered
tail, holding a fish on its beak or talons. The head is
 Buri on the other hand is extracted from the
matured leaves of the buri palm. The fibre is durable
and resistant to moisture. Hats, bags, baskets,
memorabilia boxes, perfume tray are other products
that can be made out of Buri leaves.
Pandan, a tropical plant, is processed and
transformed into splints that are being used as raw
material. Pandan is use in producing baskets, hats,
picture frames and bags.
Lastly, Rattan which belongs to the palm family
has different types such as high or low climbers, single
stemmed or clustered rattan species. Rattan is being
used in manufacturing baskets, picture frames,
furniture and other novelty items, Zoya lounge chair,
Valencia queen size bed and Rest divan.
UNIT 1: INTEGRATIVE ART AS APPLIED
TO CONTEMPORARY ART
Lesson 2: Contemporary Art Forms
VARIOUS ART FORMS
This lesson enumerates different classification of
art forms and list down some local Filipino
Contemporary artist, some of whom are awardees of
GAMABA and are considered as “Living National
Treasure” of the country
DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATIONS OF ART
FORMS
By the Audience - focus on how audience classify
arts.
 Performing Arts - involves the use of an
artist’s body as a medium; an art form that
requires movement from one place to another
(e.g. plays, movies, live music, movies/TV
shows, operas, mimes, puppet shows,
acrobatics, dances, and ballets)
 Visual Arts - usually exists in two-
dimensional form and stays in one place;
something that we see and hear
 Literature - narratives or works that are
literary in nature and primarily deals with
imaginative and artistic writing (e.g. prose and
poetry)
 Sculptural - a three-dimensional form that we
can touch, see, and climb. It stays in one place.
(e.g. monuments, architectural designs, rice
terraces, rock gardens, Eiffel Tower, Statue of
Liberty, flower gardens, water fountains, and
buildings
By Critics - Focus on how people
judge art
 Major Arts or Fine Arts - those that include
music, literature, sculpture, painting, dance,
theater, photography, and architecture
 Minor Arts or Applied Arts - those that
include ceramics, furniture, letterings, etc.
 Pure Art - created and performed for other’s
sake and for audience satisfaction (e.g.
watching movie)
 Practical Art - with a purpose; for practical
use (e.g. chair and table)
By an Artist - Characterized by physical
and special sensing
o Sight Art - something that you can see,
imagine, and create (e.g. painting, drawing,
mosaic crafting, drafting, stage designing, and
graphic designing)
o Sound Art - something that you can hear (e.g.
prose, poetry, play, and music)
o Touch Art- something that you can feel or
touch (e.g. sculpture, curving, wood craft,
pottery, and dance movement
Other Classifications
o Real Art - something that is understandable,
“what you see is what you get”, objective and
representational (e.g. photography, stage play,
dance, sculpture, and architecture)
o Abstract Art- non-subject matter, non-
representational but technique-focused and
style-oriented (e.g. Grey Tree by Piet
Mondrian