It is defined as the different manners of expressing human skills and imagination in the creation of aesthetic conditions, objects and presentations
Art
Art is not confined only to what is seen. Art involves the use of all the physical senses in order to appreciate it
Arts in the Philippines
Arts play a significant role in the abundant cultural identity of the Philippines
It reflects the people, history, and traditions of the Philippines as a whole
Elements of Art
Line
Shape
Color
Space
Texture
Value
Form
Line
An element of art that is used to define shape, contours, and outlines, also to suggest mass and volume
In visual arts, a line is a series of connected points
It may come in two characteristics: form – curved, dotted, or broken lines; and direction – vertical, horizontal, or diagonal lines
Shape
Shape is an area that is enclosed by a line or lines
Shapes are two dimensional figures with height and width
There are different kinds of shapes and these are geometric shapes (triangle, squares, rectangle, etc.), organic shapes (shapes found in nature, e.g. shape of a leaf or cloud), abstract shapes (asymmetrical and free flowing shapes)
Color
In visual arts, color is associated with the natural phenomenon in our environment
Scientifically, when a light passes through a prism, it will produce different hues of different wavelengths
Colors are the way we see light reflected from a surface or refracted through a prism
Colors we see in nature are reflections of light on the surfaces around us
We can classify colors into primary colors, secondary colors, tertiary colors, analogous colors, complementary colors, monochromatic colors, warm colors, and cool colors
Space
It refers to distances or areas around, between or within components of a piece and refers to the arrangement of objects on the picture plane (two-dimensional)
In visual arts, space pertains to emptiness which may either be positive space or negative space
Positive space refers to a part which is enclosed in a shape, while negative space refers to the opposite part which the shape is enclosing
Texture
In visual arts, texture is the element that appeals to our sense of feel on things, rough, smooth, bumpy, or slippery
It is the character of the surface of an artwork
Value
It pertains to the lightness or darkness of a color in a given artwork
Value can be changed by adding white or black to a color and these described as tint and shade
a) Tint pertains to the lightness of a color
b) Shade pertains to the darkness of a color
Form
Forms is the three-dimensionality of an object or/are three- dimensional figures
Its dimensions are height, width, and volume
Unlike shapes, it has more depth
Principles of Art
Rhythm
Movement
Balance
Proportion
Contrast
Variety
Emphasis
Harmony
Rhythm
This refers to the repetition of certain elements to produce a pattern
In visual arts, repeated design elements may create a certain flow and may lead the viewer's eyes
Movement
In arts, movement is the illusion of motion in a painting, sculpture, design, or in a piece of art
Balance
It refers to the even and equal distribution of elements
It refers to the visual weight in a picture
The principle of balance can be symmetrical or asymmetrical
Proportion
Proportion refers to the relationships of the size of objects in a body of work
For example, when drawing a human standing beside a house, it is important to ensure that the size of the human is proportional to the size of the house
Contrast
This principle shows differences between elements of art in an artwork
It shows how stronger each element of art in relation to one another
Variety
This principle of art refers to the diversity or the different elements used in an artwork to make it more interesting
This means adding multiple, different elements to break the monotony of an artwork and make it more interesting
Emphasis
Emphasis is a principle which may refer to the greater impact or highlight given on a certain element in an artwork
Harmony
This principle of art refers to the unity of an artwork
It is about the arrangement of the related elements that makes an artwork to be viewed as a whole
Contemporary Art
Contemporary art refers to the practice of art from 1970s to the present
Artwork that is created by today's contemporary artists and has a world view, and is sensitive to changing times
Contemporary arts mirror contemporary culture and society
Elements of Contemporary Arts
Appropriation
Hybridity
Technology
Performance
Space
Appropriation
This relates to the modifications made by the artist
Hybridity
This refers in the use of different art mediums that are put together
Technology
Its application highlights the creativity of the artist
Performance
Carried out for viewers to experience
Space
Intricate use of space
Art
The expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, typically in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power
Art
A skill at doing a specified thing, typically one acquired through practice
Arts
A form of communication
Contemporary art
Art produced at the present period, by artists who are living in the twenty-first century
Contemporary art
May combine elements of performance, painting, sculpture, dance, and many other media
Draws on the movements of modern art, including minimalism and assemblage art, to create dynamic pieces that aim to challenge the viewer and spark thought
Many contemporary artists use their work to comment on cultural and political issues, including race, human rights, economic inequality, and global conflict
Contemporary art refers to the practice of art from 1970s to the present
Contemporary arts mirror contemporary culture and society
The 7 Major Contemporary Art Forms in the Philippines
Music
Literature
Theater
Film
Dance
Architecture, Designs and Allied Arts
Visual arts
Music
Art form that appeals to the sense of hearing, composed by combining notes into harmony
Literature
Art form of language through the combined use of words, creating meaning and experience
Theater
Art form of performance, where dramatic text is portrayed on stage by actors and actresses and enhanced by props, lights and sounds
Film
Technological translation of theater, where special effects are utilized to enhance the story telling
Dance
Art of the human form, where the body is used, mobilized and choreographed in a specific time, form and space