Overview
This lecture provides an introduction to Philippine contemporary arts, highlighting its seven major art forms and notable examples from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
Philippine Contemporary Art Forms
- Philippine contemporary art includes painting, sculpture, architecture, film, literature, music, and theater/dance.
- Art forms reflect the diverse customs and traditions of Filipino regions.
Painting
- Painting is a two-dimensional art expressing feelings on a flat surface using lines, colors, and tones.
- Early Philippine paintings were commissioned during Spanish colonization.
- Sample works: Sketch by Victorio Edades (Luzon), Magellan's Cross by Raul Agas (Visayas), Salam (Mindanao).
Sculpture
- Sculpture is a three-dimensional art using hard or plastic materials.
- Philippine sculpture gained prominence in the 19th century.
- Examples: Bonifacio Monument by Guillermo Tolentino (Luzon), Sandugo (Visayas), Six Ladies in Durian (Mindanao).
Architecture
- Architecture involves designing and constructing buildings, evolving to include neoclassical and functional styles.
- Notable works: Cultural Center of the Philippines by Leandro Locsin (Luzon), Saint Andrew the Apostle Church (Visayas), Pearl Farm Beach Resort (Mindanao).
Film
- Film uses moving images to communicate ideas or stories; also known as cinema.
- Major themes include morality, religion, and social issues.
- Examples: Himala (Luzon), Muro Ami (Visayas), Mindanao (Mindanao).
Literature
- Literary arts express ideas through writing, including poetry, prose, and drama.
- Philippine literature is rooted in creative imagination.
- Examples: A Blade of Fern (Luzon), Paghilom (Visayas), Dead Stars (Mindanao).
Music
- Music consists of coordinated sounds, influenced by Western and indigenous traditions.
- Music is integral to all aspects of Filipino life.
- Examples: Pastores (Luzon), Kuratsa (Visayas), Singkil (Mindanao).
Theater and Dance
- Theater combines gesture, song, music, and dance performed live for audiences.
- Dance is rhythmic body movement to express ideas or emotions.
- Notable dances: Banga (Luzon), Kuracha (Visayas), Singkil (Mindanao).
Key Terms & Definitions
- Contemporary Art — art produced in the late 20th century or later, reflecting current issues and culture.
- Sculpture — three-dimensional visual art created by shaping materials.
- Architecture — the design and construction of buildings.
- Film/Cinema — visual storytelling through moving images.
- Literature — written or spoken creative works, including prose, poetry, and drama.
- Theater — performing art combining speech, movement, and music before a live audience.
- Dance — rhythmic movement of the body, often to music, for artistic expression.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Review examples of each art form from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao.
- Prepare to discuss how regional diversity influences Philippine contemporary arts.