CPAR (2ND SEMESTER)

• Contemporary art


  Art of today, with no specific medium or apparatus, interpreted differently in different times and different regions
• Contemporary art


  • Defined by the artist's ability to innovate and bring out a modern masterpiece
  • Guides us to have reflection on our society and its issues on politics, economy, culture and the likes
  • The means or instruments to make the works are changing and new technologies are used day by day
• Cool colors


  Bring a calming effect to the mind
• Warm colors


  Tend to convey emotions ranging from happiness to violence
• New techniques in modern art

  • Abstract expressionism
  • Chromolithography
  • Surrealism
  • Cubism
  • Neoplasticism
• Another characteristic that was employed to bring about modern art was the employment of different objects, materials that looked useless to the common man but were brought to great use by modern artists
• The means or instruments to make the works of contemporary art are changing and new technologies are used day by day
• Contemporary Philippine arts from the regions are rich in natural resources, especially in Mindanao, which can be maximised in creating arts
• Cultural appropriation


  Borrowing or adoption of something as one's own when it did not originate from you or your culture, without proper understanding, credit, and/or permission
• Mindanao is the second largest and southernmost island in the Philippine Archipelago, with the largest concentration of ethno-linguistic groups and culturally diverse island
• There is a misconception that Mindanao is always about war
• Ethno-linguistic groups in Mindanao

  • Badjao
  • Iranun
  • Jama Mapun
  • Kalagan
  • Kalibugan
  • Manobo
  • Maguindanao
  • Sama Bangingi
  • Sama Pangutaran
  • Samal
  • Sangil
  • Tausug
  • Yakan
• Bilaan/B'laan


  • Known for embroidery, brass ornaments and beadwork that are integrated in their traditional clothing
• Bagobos


  • Believed to have come from the mixture of the native population with the Hindu migrants that entered Mindanao during the Sri Vijayan and Majapahit Empires
• T'boli


  • Live in a mountainous region in South Cotabato, known for their intricate and colourful textiles and tapestries
• it is always about WAR !
• Groups mostly Muslims


  • Badjao
  • Iranun
  • Jama Mapun
  • Kalagan
  • Kalibugan
  • Manobo
  • Maguindanao
  • Sama Bangingi
  • Sama Pangutaran
  • Samal
  • Sangil
  • Tausug
  • Yakan
• Bilaan/B'laan


  • Ethnolinguistic group that inhabit some parts of South Cotabato, North Cotabato, and Davao del Sur
  • B'laan is a combination of two words, "bila" which means "house" and "an" which means "people"
  • Known for embroidery, brass ornaments and beadwork that are integrated in their traditional clothing
• Bagobos


  • Ethnolinguistic group of people that live in Davao
  • "bago" means "new" and "obo" means "growth"
  • Believed to have come from the mixture of the native population with the Hindu migrants that entered Mindanao during the Sri Vijayan and Majapahit Empires
• T'boli


  • Live in and around Lake Sebu, South Cotabato
  • Famous for their complicated beadwork, wonderful woven fabrics, and beautiful brass ornaments
  • Tboli weavers believe that their gods and ancestors visit them in their dreams to teach them the designs and patterns that they have to weave
• Maranao


  • Means "People of the Lake" referring to the people who occupy the lands surrounding Lake Lanao Maranao
  • Known for their Malong, a traditional Filipino tube skirt that is made of hand woven or machine made multi colored cotton cloth
• Characteristics of Philippine Contemporary Arts

  • Dominant/Mainstream
  • Alternative
  • Artists Groups/Collectives
  • Traditional/Indigenous
• Artistic Skills


  Abilities possessed by artists who operate within a fine art capacity
• Technique


  The way artists use and manipulate materials to achieve the desired formal effect, and communicate the desired concept, or meaning, according to his or her personal style
• Art Techniques


  • Collage
  • Decollage
  • Graffiti
  • Land Art (earth works/arts)
  • Digital Art
  • Mixed Media
  • Print Making
  • Frottage
  • Decalcomania
  • Decoupage
  • Eggshell Mosaic
  • Trapunto
• Art Criticism


  The process of looking at works of art thoughtfully, often considering art in the context of aesthetics or the theory of beauty
• Elements of Design


  • Color
  • Line
  • Texture
  • Movement
• Principles of Design


  • Balance (Symmetrical, Radial, Asymmetrical)
  • Contrast
  • Rhythm
  • Economy
  • Minimal Design
  • Simplicity in Art
  • Emphasis
  • Unity
• Art Criticism Process


  • Describe the artwork
  • Analyze the artwork
  • Interpret the artwork
  • Judge the artwork
• Richard Gomez's Art entitled "OOOOHH"


  • Was sold for 196,000 PHP
  • Shows lust, self pleasure, and power