Tuesday Tutorial on Philippine Contemporary Arts

Introduction

• Presenter: Tutor Mary Grace
• Audience: Senior high school students, teachers, parents, and Department of Education members.
• Topic: Various contemporary art forms from different regions in the Philippines.
• Learning Objectives:
  1. Differentiate the different art forms in the Philippines.
  2. Explain how these art forms enhance Philippine culture.
  3. Show appreciation for contemporary art and its elements and principles through an essay.

Previous Week Recap

• Discussed various contemporary art forms and practices in different regions.
• Understood the meaning and range of contemporary art.

Interactive Quiz: How Arty Are You?

1. First Picture: City of Dreams, Manila.
2. Second Picture: Filipino writer and lead singer of a band—Lourd Ernest Hanopol Dea (Lourd de Veyra)
3. Third Picture: Sculpture known as Symphony made of glass blocks by Ramon Orlina, displayed in Tagaytay City.

Key Questions for Today

1. What are the different art forms in the Philippines?
2. How do these different art forms enhance Philippine culture?
3. What are the general characteristics of contemporary arts?
4. List down some elements and principles of contemporary arts.
5. List three contemporary works of art that enhance Philippine culture.

Gallery Walk

1. Contemporary Architecture:
   • Example: Night sky skyscrapers in BGC, Manila, SM Aura in Taguig.
2. Paintings:
   • Tree of Life: Sold for 9 million pesos.
   • Woman in Distress: Expression of popular emotions under stress.
3. Sculptures:
   • Large public sculptures in Davao City like the Philippine Eagle.
   • Small resin-based sculptures depicting cultural aspects.
4. Literature:
   • Lualhati Bautista: Renowned writer on political, social, and cultural issues.
   • Marco Antonio Rodas: Palanca awardee for one-act play 'Ibat'.

Cultural Significance of Art Forms

1. Building (SM Aura): Curves in architecture representing flexibility and resilience, symbolizing the bamboo plant.
2. Woman in Distress Painting: Filipino expressiveness in emotions.
3. Mini Sculpture: Resilience during the pandemic, positive outlook despite adversities.

Classifications of Philippine Contemporary Art

1. Painting
2. Architecture
3. Sculpture
4. Literature
5. Music
6. Performing Arts
7. Film

Characteristics of Contemporary Art

1. Process-based: Artists immerse themselves in their work from beginning to end.
2. Integration of Various Media and Forms: Combining different art media to adapt to changing surroundings.

Elements and Principles of Contemporary Art

• Pattern
• Repetition
• Rhythm
• Balance
• Contrast
• Emphasis
• Movement
• Unity or Harmony

Essay Writing Task

• Choose three Philippine contemporary art forms and explain how they enhance our culture.
• Include different classifications like painting, sculpture, and literature.

Quiz

1. Classifications of Philippine contemporary art forms:
   • Painting
   • Architecture
   • Sculpture
   • Literature
   • Music
   • Performing
   • Film
2. Elements and principles of Philippine contemporary art:
   • Pattern
   • Repetition
   • Rhythm
   • Balance
   • Contrast
   • Emphasis
   • Movement
   • Unity or Harmony

Conclusion

• Tutor Mary Grace emphasized the importance of these art forms in enhancing and reflecting Philippine culture.