Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions

Introduction

• Welcome message to the students of grade 12 ABM Virgin Del Carmen, grade 12 HUMES Virgin Del Pilar, and grade 12 STEM Virgin Del Rosario.
• Encouragement to stay engaged and energetic for the lesson.
• Overview of the semester: September to December (one week in August).

Learning Competency

• Competency Objective: Describe various contemporary art forms and their practices from various regions.
• Learning Objective: Explain different contemporary art forms and practices from the Philippines.
  • Use authentic and reliable information.
  • Write a reflection paper at the end of the module.

Key Topics for the Session

1. Definition of Arts and Contemporary Arts.
2. Comparison between Contemporary Arts and Traditional Arts.
3. Overview of different Contemporary Art Forms and Regions of the Philippines.

Definition of Art

• Art: Expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, appreciated for beauty or emotional power.
  • Imagination must be converted into a product or performance.
  • Forms: Painting, music, literature, dance, etc.

Historical Context of Art

• Prehistoric to Modern: Art evolves through various historical periods (e.g., medieval, renaissance, baroque, neoclassic, romantic, modern).
  • Prehistoric: Early expressions of art.
  • Roman/Christian period: Development in skills and craftsmanship.
  • Renaissance: Emphasis on genius and design.
  • Romantic Period: Focus on self-expression.

Definition of Contemporary Arts

• Contemporary Art: Art stemming from present-day events and societal passions.
  • Began in late 1960s to early 1970s up to the present.
  • Different from modern art (1860s to 1970s).

Characteristics of Contemporary Arts

• Functions in a global, culturally diverse, and technology-oriented society.
• Collaborative process: Audience plays an active role in interpreting the art.
• Serves as a form of expression for current societal issues and individual sentiments.

Importance of Studying Contemporary Arts

• Reflects people's feelings and longings regarding current societal issues.
• Communication medium for artists to express their sentiments on contemporary matters.

Contemporary Arts in the Philippines

• Influence of Historical Periods: Reflects various influences from different colonial periods.
  • Islamic Art: Geometric designs from ethnic patterns.
  • Spanish Era: Faith and catechism influence.
  • American Era: Secular arts.
• Modern Era: National identity, addressing contemporary societal issues.
• Traditional Arts: Culture-bound, focuses on structures and representation.
• Contemporary Arts: Diverse materials, styles, not bound by traditional rules or standards.

Overview of Contemporary Arts in Regions

• From the northernmost island (Batanes/Wyami) to southernmost (Sitangkai in Tawi-Tawi).
• Future lessons will explore contemporary arts across different regions in the Philippines.

Conclusion

• Expect a tour around the Philippines to understand regional contemporary art forms in subsequent lessons.