Contemporary
Philippine Arts
from the Regions
An Introduction to Contemporary
Philippine Arts from the Region
What is Art?
the expression or application of human
creative skill and imagination, typically in a
visual form such as painting or sculpture,
producing works to be appreciated primarily
for their beauty or emotional power.
Non-Motivated
Functions
Basic human instinct for harmony,
balance, rhythm.
Art at this level is not an action or an
object, but an internal appreciation of balance
and harmony (beauty), and therefore an aspect
of being human beyond utility.
Non-Motivated
Functions
Ritualistic and Symbolic functions
In many cultures, art is used in rituals,
performances and dances as a decoration or symbol.
Motivated Functions
Communication
Art, at its simplest, is a form of
communication. As most forms of
communication have an intent or goal directed
toward another individual, this is a motivated
purpose. Illustrative arts, such as scientific
illustration, are a form of art as communication.
Maps are another example. However, the
content need not be scientific.
19th Century Biological
Illustrations That Still Inspire
Scientists And Artist Around The
World
Motivated Functions
Art as Entertainment
Art may seek to bring about a particular
emotion or mood, for the purpose of relaxing or
entertaining the viewer.
Motivated Functions
Art for psychological and healing
purposes
Art is also used by art therapists,
psychotherapists and clinical psychologists as
art therapy
Kinds of Arts
Visual Arts
Performing Arts
Visual Arts
1. Fine Arts
All fine art belongs to the general category of visual arts.
These include activities such as: Drawing, Painting,
Printmaking and Sculpture, along with associated activities
like Graphic art, Manuscript Illumination, Book Illustration,
Calligraphy and Architecture.
2. Contemporary Arts
The visual arts also include a number of modern art forms,
such as: Assemblage, Collage, Mixed-media, Conceptual Art,
Installation, Happenings and Performance art, along with
film-based disciplines such as Photography, Video Art and
Animation, or any combination thereof.
Visual Arts
3. Decorative Arts & Crafts
In addition, the general category of visual arts encompasses
a number of decorative art disciplines and crafts, including:
ceramics and studio pottery, mosaic art, mobiles, tapestry,
glass art (including stained glass), and others.
4. Applied Art
Wider definitions of visual art sometimes include applied art
areas such as graphic design, fashion design, and interior
design. In addition, new types of Body art may also fall
under the general heading of visual arts. These include:
tattoo art, face painting, and body painting.
Performing Arts
Forms of creative activity that are performed in front of an
audience, such as drama, music, and dance.
Music
Music focuses on three career paths, music performance, music
education, and musicology (theory, history, etc.). Students learn to
play musical instrument, but also study music theory, musicology,
history of music and musical composition. I
Drama/Theater
Drama (Greek 'to do', 'seeing place') is the branch of the performing
arts concerned with acting out stories in front of an audience. It uses
speech, gesture, music, dance, sound and spectacle—indeed any one
or more elements of the other performing arts.
Performing Arts
Dance
Dance (from Old French dancier) generally refers to human movement
either used as a form of expression or in a social, spiritual or performance
setting. Dance' is also used to describe methods of non-verbal
communication between humans or animals (bee dance, mating dance),
motion in inanimate objects (the leaves danced in the wind), and certain
music genres.
Choreography is the art of making dances, and the person who does this
is called a choreographer.
The definition of what is dance depends on society, and ranges from folk
dance to codified, virtuoso techniques such as ballet. In sports, rhythmic
gymnastics, figure skating, ice dancing and synchronized swimming are
dance disciplines. Some martial arts have dance-like moves.
Literature
Literature is a group of works of art made up
of words. Most are written, but some are
passed on by word of mouth.
Literature usually means works of poetry and
prose that are especially well written.
The word literature comes from the Latin word
"learning, writing, grammar"
Cinema
Also known as films or movies, are a type of visual
communication which use moving pictures and sound
to tell stories or inform (help people to learn). People
in every part of the world watch movies as a type of
entertainment, a way to have fun.
Architecture
The style of design and method of construction of
buildings and other physical structures.
Combines knowledge of art, science, technology and
humanity.
Defining Contemporary
Art
What is Contemporary Art?
Contemporary Art refers to current and very recent
practice. It also refers to works of art made by living
artists.
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