ComPhil

• What does context refer to in art?

  Factors surrounding a work of art
• What are the conditions included in context?

  • Historical events
  • Economic trends
  • Cultural developments
  • Religious attitudes
  • Social norms
  • Other artworks of the time
• What is primary context in art?

  Direct factors surrounding the artwork
• What is secondary context in art?

  Indirect factors influencing the artwork
• What are the inquiries about the context of an artwork?

  1. Key historical events at creation time
  2. Other artistic influences
  3. Philosophical ideas informing the artwork
  4. Cultural influences
  5. Intended audience
  6. Artist's movement, school, or style
  7. Original purpose of the work
• What happens to art when removed from its original context?

  It changes in function and meaning
• What are the different contexts of art?

  • Artist's background (age, gender, culture)
  • Economic conditions
  • Social environment
  • Disposition
• How is sculpture learned in Betis Pampanga?

  Through apprenticeship with a master sculptor
• What is the purpose of the red paper mâché sculpture of a horse?

  For export or local sale
• What is emphasized in the gallery and museum setting?

  • Uniqueness of artworks
  • Individual expression of artists
• Why are some artists not credited in museum captions?

  They are paid for their services but not recognized
• How do some artists foreground their cultural identity?

  • By incorporating cultural elements in their works
  • Using traditional materials and themes
• Who is Abdulmari Asia Imao?

  An artist using primary colors and geometric forms
• How do Talaandig artists express their connection to the land?

  By using soil instead of pigments
• What does Julie Lluch's self-portrait represent?

  Cooking as an oppressive role for women
• How does travel affect an artist's work?

  It broadens their horizons and material conditions
• What role does nature play in art production?

  • Source of inspiration
  • Provides materials for art
• What is T’nalak made from?

  Abaca fibers
• What is the traditional Ivatan house built with?

  Stones and fango for walls
• What does Luis Yee Jr.'s installation comment on?

  Abuse of nature
• What does Veejay Villafranca's photography warn about?

  Effects of climate change on people
• What is the significance of Philippine traditional art?

  • Integral part of daily life
  • Aesthetic appearance and functionality
• What does Lirio Salvador use in his assemblages?

  Machine discards and bicycle parts
• What is MM Yu primarily drawn to in her photography?

  Street photography and everyday life
• How do society, politics, and economy affect art?

  • Influence artists and their work
  • Affect structures supporting art production
• What is appropriation in art?

  Transforming existing materials for new meanings
• What is the mode of reception in art?

  • When, where, and how art is encountered
  • Influences audience interpretation
• What does Mideo Cruz's “Poleteismo” provoke?

  Debates and critical thinking
• What does Mideo Cruz expect from his audience?

  To make their own conclusions and interpretations