Lectures in Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions (Senior High School subject)

1. CONTEMPORARY
PHILIPPINE ARTS
FROM THE REGIONS
https://www.facebook.com/ContemporaryPhilippineArt.Grade11/

2. The subject covers various contemporary arts practices of
the region where the school is located. It aims to provide
students with an appreciation of a broad range of styles
in the various disciplines with consideration on their
elements and principles, and engage them to an
integrative approach in studying arts. Through
this subject, students will broaden and acquire the
necessary creative tools that open opportunities in pursuing
their individual career goals and aspirations.

3. Assignment over the weekend
◎Look for an example of a contemporary art
piece (Filipino).
◎You may choose an artwork mentioned in
the book.
◎Look for a digital copy and post it on our
Facebook page as a comment with the
reason why you chose it.
◎Give the following: Title/Name of the
artwork, Name of the Artist, Year made
◎Deadline: Monday, 8pm
https://www.facebook.com/ContemporaryPhilippineArt.Grade11/

4. Activity 1: 1 whole sheet of
paper – upper half
◎Write your expectations for this
class (3 expectations)
◎What do you know about Art?
◎Why do you think we need to
study the Arts especially
Philippine Arts?

5. Projects
◎Art Hunt in the City – by pair/triad
◎National Artist research – one to two
pages with picture of the Artist – details
will follow
◎Group Report
◎Final Project (Finals) – production – to
be decided – as a batch or by group or
by section – details to follow
◎Performance Tasks – fashion show; mini
art projects – by pair/triad

6. Other Requirements
◎Weekend assignments – digital –
Facebook or Twitter - individual
◎Online polls/discussion - individual
◎Instagram post on ConArt account -
individual

7. Why study art?

8. “1. Art is a Natural
Human Behavior
https://speakartloud.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/41/

9. “2. Art is
Communication
https://speakartloud.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/41/

10. “
3. Art is Healing
https://speakartloud.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/41/

11. “
4. Art Tells Our Story
https://speakartloud.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/41/

12. “
5. Art is a Shared
Experience
https://speakartloud.wordpress.com/2010/04/23/41/

13. What is ConArt?
Daily Grind, Miguel Beltran, Photography Mixed Media, 2014

14. Activity 2 – lower half of the paper
◎Look at the artwork on the slides.
◎Based on what you have read in the
book (pages 4-6), tell whether the
artwork is an example of
Contemporary Art (ConArt) or not
(N/A=Not Applicable)
◎Explain your answer by giving one
characteristic of Contemporary Art 
◎Write a one to two sentence reaction
to the artwork

15. You will be graded by the following:
◎Identification of the type of art-1 point
◎Characteristic of contemporary art – 2
points
◎Reflection/Reaction to the artwork – 2
points
◎5 points per artwork

16. 1

17. Size of artwork = 4.22 meters x 7.675 meters
It was painted by Luna in 1884 as an entry to the prestigious
Exposicion de Bellas Artes (Madrid Art Exposition, May 1884)
and eventually won for him the First Gold Medal.
Source: National Museum of the Philippines website
1

18. Additional question for the Spoliarium (3
points) - 2-3 sentences
1. What is the meaning of the artwork given
its historical context?
2. Keep the historical context of the piece in
mind

19. 2

20. 2

21. Size of artwork = 28 x 34 x 8 inches
2

22. 3

23. 1917
3

24. JosephTecson,Apache
4

25. Source: Kulay-diwa art gallery
4

26. 5

27. Source: Kulay-diwa art gallery
5

28. 6
FortBonifacioGraffitiArt

29. Location: Bonifacio High Street Central
(stairs going to High Street from 28th Street)
6

30. 7
SanMiguelHeadquarters
Ortigas

31. 7

32. 7
Inspired by the __________________
What place or cultural landmark in the
Philippines somehow resembles the building?
Francisco “Bobby” Mañosa
(National Artist for Architecture, 2009)

33. 78

34. 8

36. When Joseph Tecson first painted in
prison, he was doubtful he would make
something good out of it. He painted
initially at the insistence of his brother
and because there was an urge to pass
time productively. That was the simple
reason. Each week, throughout the four
years and twenty days he was
incarcerated for a case he would later
be acquitted for, his creations, which
he considers a part of himself, would
get out and occasionally get sold in a
gallery.

37. The Builders, 1928

38. Angelus, 1959

39. Mother and Children, 1941

40. Games for Three, 1972

41. Characteristics of
Contemporary Art

42. Bold strokes,
bright colors1
Abstract,
Expressionist &
Surrealist2
Art became
public.3

43. Some artists
were self-taught.4
Different
materials were
used instead of
the traditional
ones.5

44. Originality is not
an issue in
ConArt.6
Process is
important.7

45. “Contemporary Art is a statement
that an artist makes about life,
thoughts, ideas, beliefs and many
other things that define human life.

46. Strictly speaking, the term "contemporary art" refers
to art made and produced by artists living today.
Today's artists work in and respond to a global
environment that is culturally diverse, technologically
advancing, and multifaceted. Working in a wide range
of mediums, contemporary artists often reflect and
comment on modern-day society.
http://www.getty.edu/education/teachers/classroom_resources/curricula/contemporary_art/background1.html

47. Contemporary art is the art of today, produced by artists
who are living in the twenty-first century. Contemporary
art provides an opportunity to reflect on contemporary
society and the issues relevant to ourselves, and the
world around us. Contemporary artists work in a globally
influenced, culturally diverse, and technologically
advancing world.
Their art is a dynamic combination of materials, methods,
concepts, and subjects that challenge traditional
boundaries and defy easy definition.
http://steinhardt.nyu.edu/art/education/definitions

48. Performance Task:
Art Hunt in the Metro
◎Find a coffee shop, restaurant, a mall or
a hotel (any public place) that has a
contemporary art piece (galleries are
EXCLUDED)
◎Take a picture of you and your
partner/groupmates
◎Photo should be “IG-worthy” or “blog-
worthy”
https://www.facebook.com/ContemporaryPhilippineArt.Grade11/

49. Performance Task:
Art Hunt in the Metro
◎Submit it on a ¼ sized illustration board
CREATIVELY
◎You and your groupmates will submit a
one-page reflection paper each on the
artwork and your reason for choosing the
piece
◎You will be graded both as a group and
individually.
◎Rubric to follow
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50. CONTEMPORARY ARTS
Prepared by: Ophelynn (Yen) Cano