Contemporary Arts

• Art or Sining: the different manners of expressing human skills and imagination in the creation of aesthetic conditions.
• Art is not only confined to what is seen by the naked eye, it involves the use of the physical senses to appreciate it.
• Art or Sining: is a holistic experience, blending the artist's intent, the medium, and the observer's senses to unlock meaning and emotion that goes beyond the visual realm.
• Indigenous art forms were already present before colonization
• The development of Philippine art has 3 major traditions: ethnic, Spanish-colonial, and American colonial and contemporary traditions
• 1. ETHNIC TRADITIONS: ethnic art forms are influenced by the geographical location and experiences of filipinos.
• 1. ETHNIC TRADITIONS: Diverse dances, with movements imitating animals form different regions.
• 1. ETHNIC TRADITIONS: Visual Arts: pottery, weaving, wood carving, metal crafting using local materials. \
• By geographical location in ethnic traditions, the availability of materials has led to the development of wide range of art forms that are closely tied to local materials and resources.
• Visual Arts: different types of creative expressions that you can see with your naked eye. Like paintings, sculptures, and drawings.
• Visual arts: a way for people to communicate and make the world meaningful and more interesting.
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• architecture: structures using anahaw, bamboo cogon, cane rattan, and other lightweight materials.
• Folk literature: folk speeches, songs, and narratives expressing people's experiences
• Theater arts: tribal presentations and rituals portraying beliefs
• Music: indigenous musical instruments like bamboo flutes and brass gongs
• The Angono Petroglyphs: Situated in Binangonan, Rizal. It was discovered by National Artist, Carlos “Botong” Francisco in 1965. There are 127 human and animal figures engraved on the rock wall and dated back to circa late Neolithic.
• 1. Manunggul Jar

  ➢ Found in Manunggul cave, Lipuun Point, Palawan in the early 1960s. It is a burial jar which signifies the belief of early Filipinos in life after death.
• 1. Banga

  ➢ Banga literally means pots. The pot dance is a performance of Kalinga in the mountain province of the Philippines. This dance shows the elegant grace of Igorot tribe and strength of women
• 2.   SPANISH COLONIAL TRADITION: Spaniards replaced indigenous arts with western forms during colonization.
• 2. SPANISH COLONIAL TRADITION: Religious and secular literature, theater arts, and dances became prominent. Introduction of Western musical instruments and proliferation of zarzuelas and operas.
• Zarzuela: a type of musical theater that originated from Spain. It combines singing, acting, and often dancing to tell a story. Spoken dialogue and musical numbers crating a blend of drama and music.
• Zarzuelas: can range from comedic to serious and are often performed in Spanish-speaking countries
• An example of zarzuela in the Philippines is "walang sugat" (no wound): composed by Fulgencio Tolentino and libretto by Severino Reyes. It is set during the Philippines revolution against Spanish-colonial rule
• walang sugat is about two brothers one is a revolutionary leader and the other one is a loyal soldier to spaniards and both ofthem is inlove with one girl.
• Operas: dramatic performances where the story is entirely sung. Combination of vocal performances, orchestral music, acting, and often elaborate stage sets and costumes.
• Spanish influenced painting, sculptures, and architecture with intricate designs.. Despite western influences, Filipino artists retained their own touches in their art.
• 1. Langit Lupa Impyerno by Josef Luciano Dans

  ➢ wall painting (mural) found in St. James the Apostle Church in Paete. Laguna. 1850; heaven - crucifixion of Christ, earth - Adam and Eve, hell - sinners
• AMERICAN COLONIAL CONTEMPORARY TRADITION: Americans took over after more than 300 years of Spanish rule. After more than three centuries of Spanish colonial rule, the Philippines came under American control following the Spanish-American War in 1898. This transition marked a significant change in governance and administration for the country, as it shifted from Spanish influence to American colonial influence.
• AMERICAN COLONIAL CONTEMPORARY TRADITION: Education influenced by Americans some studied abroad, bringing back modern art concepts. Modern art defined the experimental approaches and avant-garde forms.
•  AMERICAN COLONIAL CONTEMPORARY TRADITION: Modern art is characterized by its experimentation with new techniques, styles, and idea. Artists embraced avant-garde forms, challenging conventional artistic boundaries and exploring innovative ways to express their creativity.  Contemporary art from the 1970s to the present, reflecting society and culture.
• . AMERICAN COLONIAL CONTEMPORARY TRADITION :t is characterized by its reflection of societal and cultural realities, often addressing issues such as identity, politics, globalization, and social justice. Broadened art forms, diverse materials, and non-conventional artworks emerged.
• AMERICAN COLONIAL CONTEMPORARY TRADITION:

  Artists have embraced painting and sculpture, including installation art, performance art, digital art, and multimedia projects. Installation art- artwork that requires bigger space.
• •  impact on Philippine Art

  Spanish Influence: Intertwining of Western and indigenous elements in Filipino Art.
•   Impact on Philippie art: American influence: Introduction of modern and contemporary art concepts.
• Impact on philippine art: Art forms and practices in the Philippines expanded and evolved.