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Philippine Contemporary Art Overview

Contemporary art refers to art made by today's living artists. Artists today work in a globally diverse, technologically advancing world. They create art across many mediums and often comment on modern society. Viewers are challenged to consider if art is thought-provoking rather than if it is aesthetically pleasing. Contemporary artists may question traditional definitions of art and past styles. Contemporary Philippine art reflects the country's technology, diversity, and traditions from its regions in the 21st century.

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Philippine Contemporary Art Overview

Contemporary art refers to art made by today's living artists. Artists today work in a globally diverse, technologically advancing world. They create art across many mediums and often comment on modern society. Viewers are challenged to consider if art is thought-provoking rather than if it is aesthetically pleasing. Contemporary artists may question traditional definitions of art and past styles. Contemporary Philippine art reflects the country's technology, diversity, and traditions from its regions in the 21st century.

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CONTEMPORARY ART
Strictly speaking, the term “contemporary
art” refers to art made and produced by
artists living today. Today’s artists work in
and respond to a global environment that is
culturally diverse, technologically
advancing, and multifaceted. Working in a Kristian Nikki T. Souribio Edwin B. Blasurca
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wide range of mediums, contemporary
artists often reflect and comment on
modern-day society. When engaging with
contemporary art, viewers are challenged to
set aside questions such as, “Is a work of art
good?” or “Is the work aesthetically
pleasing?” Instead, viewers consider Richel L. Suan
whether art is “challenging” or “interesting.” SHS Teacher

Contemporary artists may question


traditional ideas of how art is defined, what Made by:
constitutes art, and how art is made, while HUMSS 12-A (Group 1)
creating a dialogue with—and in some cases
rejecting—the styles and movements that
came before them. National Highway, Brgy. Buenaflor
Contemporary Philippine Art is a 21st- Tacurong Cuty, 9800

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century art created by Filipino artists
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progression and cultural diversity.
Contemporary compelling with his eagerness
to move forward along with
the Philippines of how the
Philippine flag was made and

the Katipuneros on their zeal to remind them the traditions


Art for Philippine independence and and customs that we did not
realize it becomes faded. These
Carlos Francisco freedom.
just shows us to love our
FILIPINO STRUGGLES country, be proud of it do not
THROUGH HISTORY be ashamed because our
Depicts the attack of the Fernando ancestors risked their lives for
freedom from the hands of the
Katipuneros led by a great leader,
Andres Bonifacio. It can be seen
Amorsolo colonizers.
in the painting the struggles and THE MAKING OF THE
happenings during the Spanish PHILIPPINE FLAG Juan Luna
colonial period wherein
Fernando Amorsolo made this SPOLIARIUM
Bonifacio's figure is very
painting to show the citizen of
The painting symbolizes the
despair and the countless
deaths of Filipinos during the
Spanish reign. The painting
also has a hidden message
not many realize. The
gladiators can be understood
as our own country – the
Philippines, a land with rich
and vibrant culture. But a
twist of fate left the mighty
nation weapon-less and no
garment to protect its dignity.

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