Contemporary

Philippine Arts
from the Regions
PAUL CHRISTIAN C. SANTOS, LPT
What is Contemporary Art?
LESSON 1
What is 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.
Manunggul Jar
The Manunggul Jar is a secondary
burial jar excavated from a Neolithic
burial site in the Manunggul cave of
the Tabon Caves at Lipuun Point in
Palawan, Philippines. It dates from
890–710 B.C. and the two prominent
figures at the top handle of its cover
represent the journey of the soul to
the afterlife.
 Islamic Mosque
Mosque stems from the Arabic word masjid,
meaning "temple" or "place of worship." This
building is very important religiously and
politically and can be a modest structure or an
architectural masterpiece, such as the Great
Mosque of Córdoba in Spain.
 Santo
A santo is a piece of one of various
religious art forms found in Spain
and areas that were colonies of the
Kingdom of Spain, consisting of
wooden or ivory statues that depict
various saints, angels, or Marian
titles, or one of the personages of
the Holy Trinity.
 Nipa Hut
Before the Spanish came to the
Philippines, the bahay kubo was the
standard house of the indigenous
Filipinos. The kubo or hut's design is
good for the tropical climate of the
country, built to deal with hot
temperatures and withstand heavy
rains. It was simple and easy to make
with materials needed in abundance.
 Bul’ul / Anito
The Bulul are sacred figures of the
northerners' villages of the Luzon Island, in the
mountain area between the Ifugao, Kalinga-
Apayao, Isabela, Benguet and Mountain
provinces, which are represented as protective
gods of barns and harvests and guardians of
rice, one of the fundamental nourishments of
the area
 Pintados
Pintados was the term used by Spanish
colonists to describe the tattooed indigenous
Visayan people. They were found on the
islands of Cebu, Bohol, Eastern part o Negros,
Samar, Leyte and in the Visayan region. The
word itself means “painted” and was first used
during the Spanish colonization of the
Philippines.
What is Contemporary Art?

Contemporary Art is the art of the present, which is

continuously in process and in flux.

Contemporary Art refers to the work of art made since the

aftermath of World War II and is used to describe the works of
artists still living and creating artworks.

Contemporary Art is the art of the present, which is

continuously in process and in flux.
 Xyza Cruz Bacani, 2013
Filipina documentary photographer
Xyza Cruz Bacani's striking images
depict domestic workers caught in the
depths of migrant labor and
trafficking.
Hernando Ruiz (HR) Ocampo, 1940

This narrative reflects the differences and

barriers between social classes in the
Philippine setting. It remains relevant in
the contemporary context as citizens
remain underprivileged amid the
continuous progress that only benefits a
few.
What is Modern Art?
Modern Art is referred to as “traditional”

Modern Art” can simply be described as the style and

philosophy of artworks produced during the 1890-1960
era. In other words, the style applied many concepts of
Modern Art but it made more emphasis on social,
economic, and political matters.

The main aim of Modern Art was setting aside the customary
traditions of the past world and focusing on a new approach in
identifying and assessing the current issues of the world.
  CONTEMPORARY MODERN

began in the 1880s

 
Produced by Artists Traditional
living today
Academic is more self-expressive
Art of the Present
which is continuously in Could be a matter of Expression of Individuality
process or in flux. Perception and reception

More on experimentation Revolutionary  primarily made on canvases

and freedom

every medium that you can subjective representation of

think of the chosen themes
 HISTORICAL OVERVIEW: PHILIPPINE ART
PRE- AMERICAN JAPANESE POST-WAR 70‘S
FORM OF ART SPANISH PERIOD
CONQUEST PERIOD PERIOD REPUBLIC CONTEMPORARY
Religious (icon Landscape Wartime scene
Pottery, Body and portraiture, (aggression,
PAINTING Adornment, ecclesiastical) genre, nationalism,
Ornament secular interior, still atrocities,
(portraiture) life symbolic
Modern Figurative and non-
protest,
conservative, figurative, art for
aspiration for
Pottery, Santos, abstract, art sake,
peace)
carving and furniture, experimental, multimedia, mixed
Free  
woodwork, reliefs, altar public art media, trans media
SCULPTURE standing, Propaganda
metalwork pieces, jewelry,
relief, public Indigenizing
and metalwork,
and
expression ornamentation
Orientalizing
works, genre,
City
planning,
Church, plaza
Dwellings and waterfronts.
complex, town Real estate, safe housing,
houses, Civic/gov‟t
planning, civic accessories, tenements, squatters,
shelters, structures,
buildings, convention arch, commercial
ARCHITECTURE worship apartments, Public works
commercial business, condos, malls,
areas, official residences,
structures, subdivisions, development, low cost
residences, offices,
cemeteries, housing
mosque health and
C A C F T A R S S P
O R A U R M M C A A
N C R R A E O U N I
T H V N D R D L T N
E I I I I I E P O T
M T N T T C R T S I
P E G U I A N U G N
O C S R O N E R E G
R T W E N L P E E S
A U S K A W A S U X
R R G A L T A R I Z
Y E D W E L L I N G
S J A P A N E S E S
 Fill in the missing words to complete each sentence.
Contemporary
1. _____________arts produced by artist living today.

Painting ____________,
2. The 3 forms of art discussed are ___________, Sculpture ___________.
Architecture

1521 - 1898
3. Spanish period happened in year _________________.

Japanese – 70’s period, painting and sculpture has

4. During the ________________
the same history.

Fajardo
5. ________________ Flores
and _______________ in 2002 suggested the Historical
Overview of Philippine Art.
 2013
6. Zyca Bacani in ____________, took a picture on how the domestic helpers
abroad worked so hard.

HR Ocampo
7. “The Contrast” by __________________ is an example of Modern Art
today.
Modern
8. This _______________ art referred to as “traditional”.

Pre-Conquest period in the form of architecture, dwellings

9. In the _________________
and houses, shelters, worship areas, mosque was discovered.

Spanish
10. In the _______________ period, education was colonized in the country.
To study and appreciate contemporary and modern art today is also to
experience and understand art as a window to the development and
growth of our history. On how the colonizers influenced and gave a great
contribution to our history. We started in the pre-conquest until today, and
art continues to remind us how beautiful and rich our country’s culture and
history. As we go on in this course, let us open our minds and hearts for
more learning and experience we can get in studying Philippine art.
Answer each question in 3 sentences:

1. As a contemporary art student, how can you show your love and
support for Philippine Art?

2. How are you going to differentiate contemporary from modern

art?