refers to settings, conditions, circumstances, and occurrences affecting production and reception or audience response to an artwork.
Bul-ul
believed to be a granary god that assures the community of a bountiful harvest
Mumbaki
the ritual specialist performing during dry season where figure is covered in pig's blood as offering to the spirits
Cutting Onions Always Makes Me Cry (1998)
Julie Lluch from Iligan City emphasizes her female identity and personal experiences in many of her terracotta works
DIF CONTEXT IN ART
artist's background
nature
everyday life
society, politics and history
mode of reception
Abdulmari Asia Imao
awarded as tausog national artist in 2016
Nature
can be seen as a source of inspiration and a wellspring of materials for art production regarded as a provider and as a source of inspiration, it is also seen as a force that one has to contend with.
Everyday life
Philippine traditional art has always been an integral part of daily life. Its significance lies not only in its aesthetic appearance but also in its functionality and its value to the community that produced it.
Pabalat
a form of papercutting
Photography
served as the alternate of painting. and is a consummated documentary and creative functions.
Dalagang bukid
he 1st feature film and locally produced in the Philippines. by Hermogenes Ilagan and Leon Ignacio
Jeepney
Postwar vehicle
Appropriation
technique of transforming existing materials through juxtaposition of elements taken from one context and placing these to another present alternative meanings, structure and composition.
mode of reception
much affected by our level of exposure to art forms that may be unfamiliar or have startling or shocking images.