Overview
This lecture reviewed key international art movements and introduced influential modern Filipino artists, focusing on their styles, contributions, and notable works.
Review of Previous Lesson
- Covered international artists and their works from movements like Impressionism, Expressionism, Abstractionism, Pop Art, Installation, and Performance Art.
- Impressionism was exemplified by Claude Monet’s “Bridge over a Pond of Water Lilies.”
- Expressionism included styles like Neoprimitivism, Fauvism, Dadaism, Surrealism, and Social Realism.
- Abstractionism has two types: representational and pure abstractionism.
Modern Filipino Art and Artists
- Modern Philippine art has evolved into diverse expressions and mediums, integrating local and global influences.
- Filipino art expresses universal themes while retaining a distinctly Filipino character.
- Contemporary Filipino artists express love for their country and its culture in their works.
Profiles of Notable Modern Filipino Artists
- Jose Joya: Abstract expressionist known for dynamic spontaneity and action painting (e.g., “Hills of Nikko”).
- “Hills of Nikko” uses earth colors for human flaws, greens/blues for hope, and white for life cycles.
- Vicente Manansala: Cubist painter/illustrator blending rural and urban life (e.g., “Madonna of the Slums,” “Jeepneys”).
- “Madonna of the Slums” portrays a mother and child living in poverty after moving to the city.
- Hernando Ocampo: Developed new abstractionism with biological forms that seem to mutate and move (e.g., “Growth”).
- Mauro Malang Santos (“Malang”): Award-winning cartoonist and painter known for his unique figurative art.
- Roberto Chabet: Pioneered conceptual art in the Philippines, valuing ideas over finished objects (e.g., “Shanghai”); influenced by Cubism and Dadaism.
Assessment Highlights
- Jose Joya is known as an abstract artist.
- Modern Filipino artists portray patriotism, nationalism, and evolving culture.
- Vicente Manansala is a renowned Filipino cubist illustrator.
- Ocampo’s work features abstract forms resembling biological mutations.
- “Madonna of the Slums” depicts urban poverty.
Key Terms & Definitions
- Impressionism — Art movement focusing on light and color to capture momentary impressions.
- Expressionism — Art movement emphasizing emotion and individual perspective.
- Abstractionism — Art that does not attempt to represent reality directly.
- Representational Abstractionism — Abstract forms still suggest recognizable subjects.
- Pure Abstractionism — No reference to observable reality.
- Cubism — Art style using geometric shapes and multiple perspectives.
- Conceptual Art — Art where the idea or concept is more important than the physical work.
Action Items / Next Steps
- Complete “What Can I Do” activity in the learning module: create an artwork inspired by your favorite OPM song using available art materials.