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Contemporary
Philippine Arts
First Semester – Week 1
Various Contemporary Art Forms and Their
Various Practices from the Different Regions
Arts and Design Track – Grade 12
Alternative Delivery Mode
Week 1: Various Contemporary Art Forms and Their Various Practices from
the Different Regions

First Edition, 2020

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Contemporary
Philippine Arts
First Semester – Week 1
Various Contemporary Art Forms and
their Various Practices from the
Different Regions
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Contemporary Philippine Arts Alternative Delivery Mode

(ADM) Module on Various Contemporary Art Forms and Their Various
Practices from the Different Regions
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For the learner:

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(ADM) Module on Various Contemporary Art Forms and Their Various
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 TABLE OF CONTENTS

CONTENT PAGES

INTRODUCTORY MESSAGE --------------------------------- ii

For the Facilitator --------------------------------- ii
For the learner --------------------------------- iii

BEGIN --------------------------------- 01
Learning Competency --------------------------------- 01

TRY THIS --------------------------------------------------- 02

DO THIS --------------------------------------------------- 02
Task 1 --------------------------------------------------- 02
Task 2 --------------------------------------------------- 03

EXPLORE --------------------------------------------------- 03

KEEP THIS IN MIND ------------------------------------------ 03

APPLY WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED ------------------------ 06

REFLECT --------------------------------------------------- 06

ASSESS WHAT YOU HAVE LEARNED ------------------------ 07

GLOSSARY --------------------------------- 07

ANSWER KEY ------------------------------------------ 08

REFERENCE LIST ------------------------------------------ 09

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 LEARNING COMPETENCY:

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Various Contemporary Art Forms & their Practices from the Different Regions

Good day! Welcome to Module 1 for Various Contemporary Art forms and
their Practices from the Different Regions. This module aims to define
“contemporary art” in its historical, cultural and stylistic terms. You will also meet
a few artists and their works. Their art is dynamic and challenges the traditional
art forms as we know it.

So read on and learn.

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

1. Define “contemporary art” in art historical, cultural and stylistic terms

2. Differentiate contemporary art from traditional arts.
3. State the relevance of contemporary arts in todays’ society.
4. Cite contemporary major artworks in the Philippines and explain their
symbolism and importance

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 Direction: Read each item carefully and use your contemporary arts notebook to
write your answers on.

1. What is contemporary art?

2. Is contemporary art the same as modern art?
3. What are the similarities and differences between Modern Art and
Contemporary Art?
4. What is contemporary art in historical terms?
5. Explain contemporary art in cultural terms.
6. Define contemporary art in stylistic terms.
7. What are the general characteristics of Contemporary Art?
8. What Philippine contemporary artworks can you cite? Name at least three.
9. How do you appreciate a contemporary work of art?
10. Cite some practices of contemporary art that you have seen in

Task 1: Gallery walk of Philippine contemporary artworks. Observe closely the kind
of artworks there is for contemporary arts.

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Task 2: Write down your reaction how you are affected by the artworks.
Write your answers in your contemporary arts notebook.
1. How do you feel about the pictures?
2. What can you say about the color, line, and shapes?
3. Do these reflect “contemporary arts”?

With the pictures above,

1. How would you define contemporary arts?
2. Are there any Filipino contemporary artists you know of?
3. What are their works of arts?
4. Explain in 3-5 sentences your experience with contemporary arts.

Explain all these in your contemporary arts notebook.

Andres Barrioquinto’s multi-awarded work is both striking and unforgettable,

and his iconic and surreal painting style has made him successful in the local and
international art scenes. A graduate of the University of Santo Tomas Fine Arts
program, Barrioquinto has been fondly called the Dark Man of Philippine Art due to
his use of the macaber in many of his works. He has participated in shows both in
the country and abroad, including Singapore and Taipei. In addition to this, he also
had a recent major showcase of portraits at the National Museum in November.

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 Skulls & Butterflies
by Andres Barrioquinto, 2010

www.artnet.com

Barrioquinto’s work is notables for its use of juxtaposition and scale. His
portraits are famously a mix of the monochrome and the technicolor. With his
subjects in black and white framed by an explosion of color, his paintings assault the
senses and leave viewers reeling. While the mainstream perspective on art is that it
must be beautiful, Barrioquinto challenges old perspectives and brings you up close
and personal with the strangeand imperfect. One of the CCP’s Thirteen Artists of
2003, Andres Barrioquinto’s works have also pulled in huge numbers at auctions in
the Philippines and abroad. His painting Skulls
and Butterflies pulled in HKD 620,000 at an
auction, almost 15 times its asking price.

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by Gary-Ross
Pastrana

theartling.com

Gary-Ross Pastrana’s distinctive, conceptual oeuvres makes him a stand-out

in a country rich with artistic talent. He received his bachelor’s degree in painting
from the University of the Philippines’ College of Fine Arts, where he was awarded
the Dominador Castañeda Award for Best Thesis. Subsequently, he was granted

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residences in Japan and Bangkok. He received the CCP’s 13 Artists Award in 2006,
and has since been exhibited in shows both local and abroad. He is also one of the
co-founders of the Future Prospects Art Space in Cubao, Philippines.
Pastrana’s work is known for combining concepts with context in subtle,
poetic ways. In addition to sculpture, his work has also employed the use of folded
and coiled photographs, found pictures from the internet woven together, and even
his own shirt tied to a flag pole. In one exhibit in 2018, Pastrana turned to the
“forgotten” objects in the house, highlighting them and inviting viewers to explore
their often ignored histories.
His simple yet dynamic approach to the everyday turns the mundane into
something deeply emotional, adding a complexity to even the most deceptively
simple of pieces.

Garapata
by Dex Fernandez
2017

gmanetwork.com

Dex Fernandez is a rising name among young artists in the Philippines, and
it’s immediately evident why. Perhaps best known for his cartoonish, many-legged
subject “Garapata,” Fernandez’s work is playful and street-smart, bringing a modern
sensibility to many of Manila’s galleries.
He studied Fine Art and Advertising at the Technological University of the
Philippines before working as a graphic designer. He’s had solo exhibitions in the
Philippines and the United States, as well as group exhibitions in France, Singapore,
the United States, and the Philippines.
Fernandez’s work makes use of the urban landscape as a canvas, bringing
art out of staid white galleries and into the daily lives of commuters. His Garapata
stickers are a well-known sight around Manila and even abroad. Besides his
illustration, he’s also worked in mixed media, photo manipulation, mural painting, and
other styles.
Fernandez’s pieces like to mix the mundane in with the surreal, making each
of his artworks an instant visual playground for the viewer. Although he is currently

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based in Caloocan City, you can find his works, and Garapata, in metropolises all
over the world.

 Contemporary Art is art made and produced by artists living today (J.Paul Getty
Museum)
 It is not restricted to individual experience but it is reflective of the world we live
in. It is artwork that is created by today’s contemporary artists and has a world
view, and is sensitive to changing times
 Modern Art is referred to as “Traditional” compared to Contemporary Art.
Contemporary Art is the art of the present, which is continuously in process and
in flux
 Philippine Contemporary Art was an offshoot of social realism brought about by
Martial Law; arts became an expression of people’s aspiration for a just, free,
and sovereign society
 The different contemporary art forms are Architecture, Sculpture, Painting,
Literature, Music, Performing and Film

Task 3: Research on various contemporary art forms and print 2 examples of each
form. Label each art form. Explain in your own words the symbolism behind each art
form. Submit your scrapbook in a long folder/fastener. Maximum of 15 pages,
minimum of 10 pages. Use 12 points Arial font, double space.

Complete the sentences below:

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Essay
Direction: Answer the following questions in 2-3 sentences. Use your contemporary
arts notebook to write your answers on.
1. What is Contemporary Art and how is it different from Modern Art?
2. What are the different contemporary art forms?
3. How did Philippine Contemporary Art evolve?

Glossary
The following terms used in this module are defined as follows:
Contemporary Art - is the art of the present, produced by living artists in the twenty-
first century. It is art that provides an opportunity to reflect on today’s social issues
relevant to humanity, and the world around us. Today's artists work in and respond
to a global environment that is culturally diverse, technologically advancing, and
multifaceted.
Contemporary Art Forms - The traditional subdivision of Arts, being Architecture,
Sculpture, Painting, Literature, Music, Performing, and Film.
Modern art - Includes artistic work produced during the period extending roughly
from the 1860s to the 1970s, and denotes the styles and philosophy of
the art produced during that era. The term is usually associated with art in which
the traditions of the past have been thrown aside in a spirit of experimentation.

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Do this
Task 1 observations may vary
Task 2 observations may vary
Explore
Answers may vary
Apply what you have learned
Task 3 researches will vary
Reflect
Answers may vary
Try This
What is Contemporary Art?
Contemporary art is the art of the present, produced by living artists in the twenty-first
century. It is art that provides an opportunity to reflect on today social issues relevant to humanity,
and the world around us. Today's artists work in and respond to a global environment that is culturally
diverse, technologically advancing, and multifaceted.
What is Modern Art?
Modern art is that which was created sometime between the 1860s (some say the 1880s)
and the late 1960s (some say only through the 1950s). Art made thereafter (e.g., conceptual,
minimalist, postmodern, feminist) is considered contemporary.
Is contemporary art the same as modern art? No, they are not the same.
What are the similarities and differences between Modern Art and Contemporary Art?
Modern and contemporary art are art forms of two different times. Modern art refers to the
period that began in the 1880s and that lasted until the 1960s. Contemporary art can be said to be
the art that was developed after the 1960s and is still emerging. Contemporary art is one created
by artists who are still living.
Contemporary art is the art of today, produced in the second half of the 20th century or in the
21st century. Contemporary artists work in a globally influenced, culturally diverse, and
technologically advancing world.
What is contemporary art in historical terms?
Contemporary art is the art of today, produced in the second half of the 20th century or in the
21st century.
Explain contemporary art in cultural terms.
Contemporary art is part of a cultural dialogue that concerns larger contextual frameworks
such
as personal and cultural identity, family, community, and nationality.
Define contemporary art in stylistic terms.
Contemporary art is an art which uses a mixture of rich and varied art forms, indigenous,
popular and traditional forms, media and content.
What are the general characteristics of Contemporary Art?
It is based on abstract expressionism. It has a heritage of artistic vanguards and seeks
different forms of expression. It has bases coming from abstract art. Its works are
original, artistic and leave the mark of the author who makes them. They are generally process-
based and integrate various mediums and artforms
What Philippine contemporary artworks can you cite? Name at least three. (Answers may vary)
How do you appreciate a contemporary work of art? (Answers may vary)
Cite some practices of contemporary art that you have seen in your locality. (Answers may vary)
Answer Key
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Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions
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Wikipedia
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theartling.com
www.artnet.com
References
Assess What You Have Learned
What is Contemporary Art and how is it different from Modern Art?
Modern and contemporary art are art forms of two different times. Modern art refers to
the period that began in the 1880s and that lasted until the 1960s. Contemporary art can be said
to be the art that was developed after the 1960s and is still emerging. Contemporary art is one
created by artists who are still living.
Contemporary art is the art of today, produced in the second half of the 20th century or
in the 21st century. Contemporary artists work in a globally influenced, culturally diverse, and
technologically advancing world.
What are the different contemporary art forms?
The Arts, being Architecture, Sculpture, Painting, Literature, Music, Performing, and
Film.
How did Philippine Contemporary Art evolve?
Philippine Contemporary Art was an offshoot of social realism brought about by Martial
Law; arts
became an expression of people’s aspiration for a just, free, and sovereign society