LESSON 1/2

WEEK 1/2

ELEMENTS and PRINCIPLES of

VISUAL ARTS Ian John G. Miramon, BSN,RN
Instructor
LEARNING COMPETENCY &
OBJECTIVES:
LC: DESCRIBES VARIOUS CONTEMPORARY ART
FORMS AND THEIR PRACTICES FROM THE VARIOUS
REGIONS.
LEARNING OBJECTIVES:
1. DEFINE ART AND CONTEMPORARY ART
2. IDENTIFY THE FORMS, ELEMENTS ,AND PRINCIPLES OF
VISUAL ART/DESIGN.
3. EXPLAIN EACH ELEMENT AND PRINCIPLE.
4. SHOW EXAMPLES OF DIFFERENT ART FORMS.
BRING OUT SOMETHING…
GETTING YOUR PRIOR KNOWLEDGE
A. I WILL BE FLASHING SOME
WORDS/TERMS RELATED TO ART
AND CONTEMPORARY ART.
B. SUPPLY THE BASIC DEFINITION
BASED ON YOUR
UNDERSTANDING/KNOWLEDGE
GETTING YOUR PRIOR KNOWLEDGE

ART
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CONCEPT
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CONTEMPORARY
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TRADITIONAL
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NON-
TRADITIONAL
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NATIONAL ARTIST
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COLLABORATIVE
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ELEMENT/S
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PRINCIPLE/S
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TEXTURE
DEFINE ME!
What is ART?
something that is created with imagination
and skill and that is beautiful or that
expresses important ideas or feelings.
works created by artists : paintings,
sculptures, etc., that are created to be
beautiful or to express important ideas or
feelings.
DEFINE ME!
What is ART?
the expression or application of human
creative skill and imagination, typically
in a visual form such as painting or
sculpture, producing works to be
appreciated primarily for their beauty
or emotional power.
WHAT IS CONTEMPORARY ART?
CONTEMPORARY
- belonging to or occurring in the present:
- living or occurring at the same time:
CONTEMPORARY ART
- it is the art of today, produced in the second half
of the 20th century or in the 21st century.
Contemporary artists work in a globally
influenced, culturally diverse, and technologically
advancing world.
Contemporary art is a combination of:
a. mixed styles
b. materials
c. techniques
d. concepts
“
that challenges the tradition.
WHY?
 why contemporary art has challenged tradition?

▸ it became a part of a cultural dialogue that concerns larger

contextual frameworks such as personal and cultural identity,
family, community, and nationality.
▸ it has become a collaborative process and the audience plays
an in reacting and constructing meaning about the work of art.
▸ Can you cite some examples?
▸ Contemporary art often engages in a dynamic cultural
dialogue by addressing a wide range of complex
themes and issues related to personal and cultural
identity, family, community, and nationality. Here are
some examples of how contemporary art has become
intertwined with these larger contextual frameworks:
1. Personal and Cultural Identity:
2. Family and Community
3. Nationality and Cultural Context
4. Migration and Displacement
5. LGBTQ+ Rights and Representation
▸ Contemporary art has embraced the idea of
collaboration and audience participation in
various ways. Here are some examples of how
contemporary art has become a collaborative
process and how the audience plays a
significant role in reacting to and constructing
meaning about the work of art:
▸ Interactive Installations: Many contemporary artists create large-scale
installations that invite viewers to physically engage with the artwork.
These installations often respond to the presence or actions of the
audience, blurring the lines between creator and viewer. For instance,
artist Olafur Eliasson's work often involves immersive environments
that use light, water, and mirrors to create interactive experiences
where viewers become an integral part of the artwork.

▸ Social Practice Art: Social practice art focuses on engaging with

communities and social issues. Artists collaborate with individuals or
groups to create art that addresses real-world problems. The audience
becomes actively involved, as their participation shapes the artwork
and its impact. Artist Rick Lowe's "Project Row Houses" is an example
where art is used to revitalize a neighborhood by involving residents in
the creation of installations and community activities.
▸ Digital and New Media Art: The digital age has opened up new possibilities for collaboration
and audience interaction. Some contemporary artists create digital artworks, interactive
websites, or virtual reality experiences that require audience engagement to unfold. Artist
Rafael Lozano-Hemmer's installations often use technology to respond to the presence and
movements of viewers, creating unique visual and auditory experiences.

▸ Crowdsourced Art: Artists sometimes invite the public to contribute to the creation of an
artwork. This can take the form of a collective mural, where community members are invited
to paint or add their own artistic elements. Additionally, some artists use social media
platforms to gather submissions from people around the world, turning their individual
contributions into a collaborative piece.

▸ Performance Art: Performance art often blurs the line between artist and audience, as the
audience's reactions and interactions become a part of the artwork itself. Marina
Abramović's work often involves intense audience participation, where viewers are invited
to join her in various actions or experiences that challenge traditional notions of art and
audience.
▸ Art Activism and Public Engagement: Many contemporary artists use their work to raise
awareness about social and political issues. Public installations, protests, and events are
created to engage audiences and inspire them to take action. The audience becomes an
active participant in the process of advocating for change and social justice.

▸ Open-Ended Interpretation: Contemporary art often intentionally leaves room for

interpretation, allowing the audience to bring their own experiences and perspectives to the
work. This open-endedness encourages viewers to construct their own meanings and
engage in a dialogue with the artwork.
 it is good to study contemporary arts because you are
surrounded by art in our everyday life, in mass media and
even in social media.

IT IS ESSENTIAL NOT ONLY BECAUSE IT BELONGS TO YOUR

TIME, BUT IT ALSO SERVES AS A FORM OF EXPRESSION OF
THE PEOPLE'S PRESENT FEELINGS AND LONGINGS.
 CONTEMPORARY ART VS
INTEGRATIVE ART
MODERN ART CONTEMPORARY INTEGRATIVE ART
- IT EMERGED IN THE LATE ART - KNOWN AS COMBINED
1800'S AND CONTINUED - POSTMODERNISM GAVE ART OF THE
TO GROW FOR MORE OR BIRTH TO THIS KIND OF CONTEMPORARY TIME.
LESS A CENTURY - UNTIL ART. THIS ART EXISTS UO - DIFFERENT ART
THE LATE OF THE 2OTH TO THIS DAY. CATEGORIES CAN BE
CENTURY. - KNOWN AS THE ART OF MELDED TO PRODUCE AN
TODAY. INTEGRATED ART.
FILIPINO CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS
Nona Garcia is perhaps one of the best-known
artists in the Philippine art scene at the
moment. Born in 1978 in Manila, she received
her Bachelor of Fine Arts in Painting from the
University of the Philippines. Based primarily in
Baguio, her work has been exhibited in
countless galleries both local and abroad. She
won the Grand Prize in the Philip Morris ASEAN
Art Award (2000), and is also a recipient of the
Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
Thirteen Artists Award (2003).
FILIPINO CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS

Andres Barrioquinto’s multi-awarded work is

both striking and unforgettable, and his iconic
and surreal painting style has made him
successful in the local and international art
scenes. A graduate of the University of Santo
Tomas fine Arts program, Barrioquinto has
been fondly called the Dark Man of Philippine
Art due to his use of the macabre in many of
his works.
FILIPINO CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS
Leeroy New
A native of General Santos City, New graduated
from the Philippine High School for the Arts
and the University of the Philippines College of
Fine Arts. His work has garnered him a number
of accolades and awards, including the 2005
Metrobank Art Awards, the 2009 Ateneo Art
Awards, a nomination for the 2011 Signature
Art Prize in Singapore, the 2012 CCP 13 Artists
Award, and the 2014 Metrobank Foundation
Award.
FILIPINO CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS
One of the most prominent female artists in
Philippine arts circles today, Nikki Luna’s work
brings together advocacy and art. Luna is a
graduate of the University of the Philippines’
Fine Arts program, focusing on visual art. She
also received a Chevening Award, allowing her
to take a masters in Art and Education at the
University of London in the UK. Her work has
been exhibited in the CCP, Vargas Museum,
and Lopez Memorial Museum, among others.
In addition, she has also been featured in the
Aichi Triennale, Singapore Biennale, Beijing
Binnale, and Le Festival International des
textiles Extra Ordinaires.
FILIPINO CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS
Rodel Tapaya is one of the top names in
Philippine painting and visual art, and his work
has garnered him critical acclaim both in the
country and abroad. Born in 1980 in
Montalban, Rizal, Tapaya first broke out into
the scene when he won the Nokia Art Awards
in 2001. This enabled him to take drawing and
painting courses in prestigious institutions such
as the Parsons School of Design in New York,
USA, and the University of Helsinki in Finland.
Additionally, Tapaya won the 2011 Signature
Art Prize, was named one of CCP’s 13 Artists of
2012, and has been shortlisted several times
for the Ateneo Art Awards, among others.
3 KEY ELEMENTS IN THE WORK OF
ART
FORM - THE FIRST KEY ELEMENT THAT THE
SPECTATOR SHOULD CONSIDER.
KNOWN AS THE SURFACE FEATURE OF AN ARTWORK.
“WHAT YOU SEE IS WHAT YOU GET”
A. VISUAL ARTS
1. TWO-DIMENSIONAL - DRAWINGS AND PAINTINGS
2. THREE-DIMENSIONAL - SCULPTURE, ARCHITECTURE
3 KEY ELEMENTS IN THE WORK OF ART
B. MUSIC - STRUCTURE OF A MUSICAL
COMPOSITION SUCH AS SERENADE, OPERA,
RHAPSODY AND OTHERS
- ALSO CALLED AS MUSICAL GENRES
C. LITERATURE - PROSE, DRAMA , POETRY
D. THEATER - TRAGEDY, COMEDY, DRAMA AND
MELODRAMA
3 KEY ELEMENTS IN THE WORK OF ART
CONTENT - IT IS WHAT THE ARTWORK IS
ABOUT. IT CONTAINS THE SUBJECT MATTER THAT
CARRIES THE MESSAGE OF THE WORK.
SIMPLY CALLED THE “SUBSTANCE” OF THE WORK.
CONTEXT - VARIED SITUATIONS IN WHICH THE
WORKS HAVE BEEN PRODUCED OR INTERPRETED.
PRIMARY - PERSONAL SENTIMENTS
SECONDARY - THE PLACE, PERIOD,
ENVIRONMENT AND GEOGRAPHY, RELIGIOUS
CONVICTION
WHAT ARE THE DIFFERENT ART FORMS?
• DRAWING • COMPUTER ART/WEB DESIGN
• ARCHITECTURE
• PAINTING
• LITERATURE
• PRINT-MAKING
• PHOTOGRAPHY • PERFORMING ARTS
• FILM-MAKING/ A. MUSIC
CINEMA B. DANCE
C. DRAMA AND THEATRE
• SCULPTURE
ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES OF ART
• Elements of art are stylistic features that
are included within an art piece to help the
artist communicate.
• Principles of art/design is the overall
structure of an art form. It is a plan for
order. The means by which artists indicate
and demonstrate the ideas and feelings
they wish to convey. (ORGANIZATION OF
ELEMENTS)
LET'S HAVE IT ONE AT A TIME...

SPACE Example:
It is defined as a void or emptiness
which can be positive or negative.
POSITIVE SPACE - enclosed
NEGATIVE SPACE - opposite
Moreover, in other art forms....

SPACE Example:
can be referred to as an
interval or pause in literature,
it the pause in between
words.
In music, it is the interval
between notes.
Second element...
LINE Example:
is the extension of a point, a
short or long mark drawn or
carved on a surface. It is an
implied path suggesting:
a. direction - vertical ,
horizontal, diagonal
b. character - jagged, curved,
series of dots or broken lines
3RD & 4TH element...
SHAPE & FORM Example:
When the ends of a line meet,
they form a SHAPE. It can
either be a separate figure
from its surrounding or
background and can be
geometric (angular) or organic
(curvy). FORM is slightly
similar to shape. But, it is
3Dimensional.
FIFTH element...
COLOR/COLOUR Example:
It is the most striking art
element that catches the eyes.
A sensation created by visible
wavelengths of light caught in
a prism. A mixture of organic
and sythetic substances
“pigments” such as dye and
paint.
“Colors do have meanings”
Sixth element...
VALUE Example:
It is the degree of lightness
and darkness of a color.
In music it is called PITCH -
highness or lowness of a tone.
VALUE suggests an
atmosphere or mood.
Seventh/last element...
TEXTURE Example:
It is the surface of an artwork.
It can either be actual or
tactile.

actual - can be felt by touch

tactile - simulated or illusory
PRINCIPLES OF ART/VISUAL ART:
1. RHANYMO 7. EMSISPHA
2. RIETYVA
3. THMYRH
4. PROTIONPOR
5. LANCEBA
6. MENTOMVE
PRINCIPLES OF DESIGN/ART
IT IS CALLED THE ORGANIZATION OF
THE ELEMENTS.
THEY ARE TOOLS FOR ORGANIZING THE
ELEMENTS OF ART TO PRODUCE A
UNIFIED AND HARMONIOUS DESIGN,
COMPOSITION, OR PERFORMANCE.
HARMONY
THIS REFERS TO THE WHOLENESS OF
THE DESIGN, THE PLEASING
ARRANGEMENT OF PARTS, AND THE
AGREEMENT BETWEEN PARTS OF A
COMPSITION; RESULTING IN A UNITED
WHOLE. CAN BE APPLIED TO MUSIC,
WRITING, “UNITY IN DIVERSITY” (UN)
VARIETY
PERTAINS TO THE ASSORTMENT OR
DIVERSITY OF A WORK OF ART.
VARIATIONS ARE PRODUCED TO
PREVENT MONOTONY AND
UNIFORMITY IN THE ENVIRONMENT.
RHYTHM
SLIGHTLY CONTRARY TO THE
VARIETY. IT IS THE REGULAR,
REPEATED PATTERN IN THE
ELEMENTS OF ART.
RHYTHM OR BEAT IS NATURAL IN
THE UNIVERSE.
PROPORTION
ELEMENTS IN A WORK OF ART
SHOULD HAVE A RELATIONSHIP
WITH ONE ANOTHER. A WELL-
PROPORTIONED SHAPE IS PLEASING
TO THE EYE.
“IN THEATRICAL OR STAGE PLAY, THE BACKDROP
AND THE PROPS MUST BE APPROPRIATE TO THE
PERFORMERS WITHOUT OUTSHINING THEM.”
BALANCE
PERTAINS TO THE EVEN DISTRIBUTION OF
WEIGHT. A PRINCIPLE THAT DEALS WITH
EQUALITY.
FORMAL BALANCE - SYMMETRICAL OR TWO
SIDES ARE IDENTICAL TO EACH OTHER
INFORMAL BALANCE - ASYMMETRICAL
BALANCE; TWO SIDES ARE NOT IDENTICAL YET
EQUAL IN VISUAL WEIGHT
MOVEMENT
A FUNDAMENTAL PRINCIPLE IN CHOREOGRAPHY
AND THEATER ARTS. A WAY TO CONVEY
FEELINGS AND EMOTIONS.
DANCERS - BODY MOVEMENTS
ACTORS - LINES, GESTURES AND BODY
LANGUAGE, FACIAL EXPRESSIONS,
NATURE - MOVEMENT OF TIME, TIDE, PLANETS
AROUND THE SUN, MOON AND SO ON.
EMPHASIS & SUBORDINATION
EMPHASIS - GIVES IMPORTANCE TO A UNIT OR
AREA
SUBORDINATION - GIVES LESS IMPORTANCE TO
A UNIT OR SUBORDINATION

EX: CLASSROOM, PERFORMING ARTS, VISUAL

DESIGN
ELEMENTS & PRINCIPLES
THESE ARE ONLY GUIDELINES AND THE ARTISTS
ARE NOT BOUND TO FOLLOW THEM.

IN THE END, HOWEVER, THE ELEMENTS AND

PRINCIPLES WILL APPEAR NATURALLY IN THEIR
WORKS.
DIFFERENT FORMS OF ART

Can you identify the different

art forms which are found in
the country/our region?
WHAT ART FORM IS THIS?
WHAT ART FORM IS THIS?
THE IMAGES SPEAK OF?
THE IMAGES SAY ABOUT?
ACTIVITY - RADIAL BALANCE
In this activity, you will use radial balance to create patterns for a piece of
round art.
Materials:
oslo paper, crayons or colored pens,
scissors, pen or pencil

Procedure:
Create or draw a formal type of
balance using the elements of art
that will reflect radial balance.