Overview
This lecture discusses the various contemporary Philippine art forms, highlighting their characteristics, evolution, integration, and notable examples, to help students analyze these forms for a simple research paper.
Learning Competency & Objectives
- The learning competency for this session is researching various contemporary art forms.
- The main objective is to analyze contemporary art forms by writing a simple research paper.
Review of Philippine Art History
- Philippine art history is divided into pre-colonial, colonial, and post-colonial periods.
- Major classifications of art forms include visual arts, applied arts, and performing arts.
Characteristics of Contemporary Art Forms
- Contemporary art is conceptual, innovative, expressive, and experimental.
- It encourages audience participation and evokes strong emotions.
- Artworks are dynamic, interactive, and often address societal issues.
- New technologies are commonly used in creating contemporary art.
Salient Features of Contemporary Art
- Often based on abstract expressionism and modern concepts.
- Artists (curators) use their work to advocate for social concerns.
- Art forms and methods evolve, frequently integrating technology.
- Expressions of self and social commentary are central themes.
Integrative Art Forms
- Integrative art (interdisciplinary art) combines two or more disciplines for a single work.
- Contemporary art forms often cross traditional boundaries, merging visual, performing, and applied arts.
Examples of Contemporary Art Forms
- Choreography: Merges dance and music, sometimes telling social stories (e.g., festival dances, shadow dance).
- Musical Instruments: Visual arts integrate into instrument design, combining sound with intricate visuals.
- Musical Compositions: Literary works and music combine to create impactful songs (e.g., Original Pinoy Music).
- Visual Designs & Applied Arts Combined: Paintings, sculptures, calligraphy, and photography now serve both aesthetic and practical/economic functions.
- Architecture: Contemporary structures vary in style and often use modern techniques and materials (e.g., SM Seaside Cebu, Philippine Arena).
- Pottery & Fashion Design: Integration of visual and applied arts, often using digital techniques and social media.
- Installation Art: Three-dimensional works designed to transform spaces and often advocate social issues.
- Interactive/Integrative Art: Engages audience input (e.g., Art in Island 3D art).
- Theatrical Performance: Combines dance, music, drama, and other arts; often experimental and interdisciplinary (e.g., Rock of Ages, Ang Huling El Bimbo).
- Cinema: The most popular, youngest form, integrating various arts and technology (e.g., commercial and indie films).
Key Terms & Definitions
- Contemporary Art — Art produced in the present era, characterized by innovation and integration of multiple disciplines.
- Integrative Art — Art that combines two or more artistic disciplines to create a unified work.
- Abstract Expressionism — Art movement focusing on expression through abstract forms.
- Installation Art — Three-dimensional works created to transform perceptions of space.
- Interactive Art — Art that requires participation from viewers to complete its effect.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Write a simple research paper analyzing a contemporary Philippine art form.
- Review notable contemporary artworks and artists discussed in the lecture.