Integrative Art as Applied to

Contemporary Art
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Definitions, Functions, Principles of Arts/Contemporary Arts

Historical background of Art in the Philippines
 Have you ever wondered how the
Philippine art developed?
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 WHAT IS
CONTEMPORARY
ART?
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 refers to current and very recent practice. It
also refers to works of art made by living
artists.

tends to be assessed thematically and

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subjectively, drawing on an expanded range of

theoretical and practical disciplines.
 Contemporary Art can be driven by both
theory and ideas, and is also characterized
by a blurring of the distinction between art
and other categories of cultural
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experience, such as television, cinema,

mass media, entertainment and digital
technology
 WHAT ARE THE FUNCTIONS OF ARTS?
Aesthetic Value - One of the biggest benefits of Contemporary Art is its
aesthetic value. This means that the art possesses some capacity to elicit a
sense of pleasure in the viewer. Although, what is considered pleasing to the
eye may vary depending on the viewer, given the wide variety of mediums and
methods for this style of art there is likely to be some form that will appeal to
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each person.
 Relaxation and Inspiration- Research has shown
that viewing art can be relaxing. This is used for
some of the mindfulness exercises that are currently
so popular. Art can help to pull people out of their
mind of racing and wandering thoughts, into the
present moment to experience what is in front of
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them. This is helpful because it teaches people to do

this also at other times, which can reduce symptoms
of anxiety and depression.
 Personal Expression - One of the benefits of
Contemporary Art is that it allows individuals a
means of personal expression. Through painting,
sculpture, and performance art, anyone can express
themselves in a way that will be safely observable
for others. Likewise, the perspectives that are
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expressed are valuable for society because it gives

a unique window into the minds and thoughts of the
art.
 PRINCIPLES OF ARTS
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 HARMONY

• Most essential factor in a

composition
• Also called UNITY
• Achieved when all the elements of a
thing are put together to come up with
a coherent whole
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 BALANCE
• Known as physical
equilibrium
• Stability produced by even
distribution of weight on each
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side of the thing

• Classified as FORMAL and
INFORMAL BALANCE
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 RHYTHM
• Rhythm is the continuous use of a motif or repetitive
pattern of a succession of similar or identical items.

• It can be achieved by alternation use of two patterns

alternately), radiation (repetition of motif from the center
or toward it), progression use of motifs of varying sizes,
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that is, from the smallest to the largest, or vice versa), or

parallelism use of a pattern with an equal distance from
each other)
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 PROPORTION
• Comparative relationship of
the different parts in relation
to the whole
• Proper and pleasing
relationship of one object
with the others in a design
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 EMPHASIS

• Giving proper importance on one or

more parts of the thing or the whole
thing itself

• Achieved by means of size or

proportion, shape, color, line,
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position, and variety

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EMPHASIS
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PROPORTION
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 BALANCE
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EMPHASIS
 PROPORTION
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HARMONY
BALANCE

RHYTHM
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EMPHASIS
HARMONY

RHYTHM
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BALANCE
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 1. Appropriation – existing artworks are appropriated to
produce another artwork. Usage of prints, images, and
icons to produce another art form. It also combines past
from thepresent and revive interests to existing forms of
art.
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 2. Performance – interpreting various
human activities such as chores,
routines and rituals, to socially relevant
themes such as poverty, commercialism
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and war.
 Space – is an art form performed and
positioned in a specific space such as
public places, flash mobs, art
installations in malls and parks.
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 Hybridity – it is a usage of unconventional
materials, mixing of unlikely materials to produce
artworks such as coffee for painting and crayons
and pencils for miniature sculptures.
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 Technology – it is a usage of technology for the
creation and dissemination of art works by designers
and artists to produce commercial pieces or elaborate
and conceptual works through different computer
programs such as 3D modeling, illustrator, or
Photoshop.
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 Directions: Design a creative work showing the classifications of the
various contemporary art forms. Choose one from the given choices.

A. Music - Compose a song of at least 2 stanza regarding the most

memorable experiences in Junior High School.
B. Dance - Create and video a dance number minimum of (3) three
minutes.
C. Drama - Write a short script for a role play with the theme of core
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values of being a Batangueño.

D. Literature - Compose a poem based on any subject that you like most.
E. Paintng - Create any painting on 1 oslo paper showing the rich culture
of CALABARZON Region.
 Activity 2.1

Make an interview/survey in your family

members and identify the various
contemporary art forms and practices
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initiatives from the regions.

Ex. What are the various contemporary

art forms and practices in Batangas?
 Activity 2.2

In your own insights, what is the

importance of knowing the Historical
Background of Philippine Arts in our daily
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life? Explain in five sentences.

 Activity 2.3

Choose any from the principles of arts and make 1 example art
using your chosen principle. Do it in a clean bond paper.
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