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• What is the focus of Philippine Contemporary Visual Arts?

  It encompasses various forms of artistic expression including fine arts, sculpture, decorative arts, and contemporary art forms.
• What are the main themes of paintings in Philippine Contemporary Visual Arts?

  • Religious
  • Historical
  • Portraiture
  • Still Life
  • Landscape
  • Nude
• What is painting defined as in Philippine Contemporary Visual Arts?

  Painting is a two-dimensional form of artistic expression on flat surfaces.
• How did painting evolve in the Philippines?

  It evolved from Spanish colonization and was further developed with American influences.
• Who is an artist known for religious themes in modern works?

  Joey Velasco.
• What does historical painting focus on?

  It focuses on moments in history rather than artistic style.
• What is portraiture in the context of Philippine art?

  Portraiture commemorates individuals and is often seen in government offices.
• What does still life depict?

  Still life depicts inanimate objects like fruits and flowers.
• What does landscape painting represent?

  Landscape painting depicts outdoor sceneries.
• How has the subject of nude changed in contemporary arts?

  Nude was rare before the 20th century but is now a common subject in contemporary arts.
• What is sculpture defined as in Philippine Contemporary Visual Arts?

  Sculpture is a three-dimensional art form.
• What are the types of sculpture in Philippine art?

  • Free Standing: No background attachment.
  • Relief: Attached to a flat background.
• What are the styles of sculpture in Philippine art?

  • Academic/Classic: Follows Greek and Roman aesthetics.
  • Modern: Abstract and less concerned with realistic portrayals.
• What is pottery in the context of decorative arts?

  • The art of creating wares from clay.
  • Example: Burnay from Vigan.
• What is studio pottery?

  Studio pottery refers to handmade ceramics sought by collectors.
• What does carving involve in decorative arts?

  Carving involves subtracting and shaping solid materials like wood and stone.
• What is weaving in the context of decorative arts?

  Weaving is the interlacing of fibers to create textiles.
• What is metalwork in decorative arts?

  Metalwork is the creation of items from metal.
• What are the contemporary art forms in the Philippines?

  • Collage
  • Assemblage
  • Mobile
  • Performance Art
  • Installation Art
• What is collage in contemporary art?

  Collage is the combining of printed images with flat media on a canvas.
• What is assemblage in contemporary art?

  Assemblage is the combining of found objects to create art.
• What is a mobile in contemporary art?


  A mobile is a sculptural work suspended from ceilings, balancing rods with elements.
• What is performance art?


  Performance art is a mix of visual and performing arts.
• What is installation art?

  Installation art is the arrangement of objects in a space.
• What are the influences on contemporary music in the Philippines?

  • Pre-Colonial Music
  • Spanish Influence
  • American Influence
  • 20th Century developments
• What characterized pre-colonial music in the Philippines?

  Pre-colonial music was predominantly instrumental and vocal.
• What types of music were influenced by Spanish colonization?

  Spanish influence included religious music, hymns, chants, orchestras, bands, and rondalla.
• Who are notable musicians influenced by American music in the Philippines?

  Nicanor Abelardo, Felipe Padilla De Leon, and Francisco Santiago.
• What emerged in the 20th century regarding Filipino music?

  Filipinized music emerged with original compositions and the use of the vernacular.
• What are the musical forms in contemporary Philippine music?

  • Kundiman
  • Harana
  • Ballad
  • Chamber Music
  • Choral Music
  • Liturgical Music
  • Opera
  • Popular Music
• What is Kundiman?


  Kundiman is a sentimental love or patriotic song with smooth melodies.
• What is Harana?


  Harana is a traditional courtship serenade using deep Tagalog.
• What is a ballad?

  A ballad is a narrative song with variations across regions.
• What is chamber music?


  Chamber music involves small ensemble performances.
• What is choral music?

  Choral music consists of choir compositions arranged by voice categories.
• What is liturgical music?

  Liturgical music includes songs for Christian services, originally based on Jewish chants.
• What is opera?


  Opera is a combination of music and theater introduced in the 1800s.
• What are the genres of popular music in the Philippines?

  • Pinoy Folk Music
  • Rap & Hip-Hop
  • Protest Songs
• What is Pinoy Folk Music?


  Pinoy Folk Music blends ethnic instruments with modern sounds.
• Who pioneered rap and hip-hop in the Philippines?

  Francis Magalona and Andrew E.