OBJECTIVES
1. Explain whatContemporary Art is and how it differs
from Modern Art.
2. Identify the different forms and examples of
Contemporary Art in the Philippines.
3. Describe the main elements and characteristics of
Contemporary Philippine Art.
3.
What is Contemporary
Art?
-ContemporaryArt means art created today.
-It shows ideas, issues, and feelings of artists living in our
time.
-It is different from Modern Art, which belongs to the late
19th century up to the 1970s–80s.
-Contemporary Art is from the late 20th century up to the
present.
4.
Where Do WeSee Contemporary
Art?
Present-day art is seen everywhere:
•Home décor and furniture arrangement
•The way food is prepared
•Jeepney designs and signages
•Billboards and advertisements
•Architecture and modern buildings
5.
Influences on ContemporaryArt
Contemporary Art is shaped by:
•Economic condition
•Social issues
•Political events
•Environmental situations
•Artists express what they see, feel, and experience in
society.
6.
Main Art Formsand New Genres
Contemporary Philippine Art is diverse and
goes beyond the 4 main art forms:
•Visual Arts
•Literary Arts
•Performing Arts
•Applied Arts
•New and mixed genres also emerged.
7.
Examples: Visual Arts
•PopArt
•Word Art
•Installation Art
•Conceptual Art
•Photorealism
•Contemporary Realism
•Graffiti Art
•Video Art
•Photography
•Computer Art
8.
Examples: Performing Arts
•Theater:stage, film, street play
•Dance: flash mobs, hip-hop, funk, house, rave
•Music: blues, electronic, experimental, funk, hip-hop,
jazz, metal, pop, rock, roots
9.
Examples: Literary Arts
•IllustratedNovels
•Digi-Fiction
•Graphic Novels
•Manga
•Doodle Fiction
•Text-Talk Novels
•Chick Literature
•Flash Fiction
•Hyper Poetry
•Blogs
10.
1. Appropriation –modifying existing images or styles
2. Hybridity – combining different materials or media
3. Technology – using digital tools and devices
4. Performance – art experienced by viewers
5. Space – creative use of space in artworks
Elements of Contemporary Art
11.
-Combines many elements,materials, and art forms.
-Uses non-traditional materials and mixed media.
-Often found in urban areas with access to technology.
Examples: computer apps merged with painting, sculpture mixed with
digital effects.
Integrative Art
12.
Contemporary Art AcrossPhilippine Regions
-Modern technology spreads art to all 17 regions.
-Artworks from Luzon, Visayas, and Mindanao are shown in galleries
and museums.
-These works express culture, identity, issues, and local stories.
13.
Distinct Features ofContemporary Philippine Art
1. Communal – reflects community life and relationships
2. Intuitive – rooted in Filipino identity and culture
3. Holistic – sees people, events, and materials as one whole
4. Creative Process – values how the artwork was made
5. Integrative – includes religious, moral, social, and
environmental themes
6. Multi-focal – considers many viewpoints: artist, viewer, and
context