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The arts are described as means of expression that require

imagination and/or skill in making aesthetic objects or encounters that can
be shared with other people. These objects are experiences that may exhibit
what is in the imagination of the artist or creator. These may also portray
ideas and emotions. These may also be used to entertain or persuade other
people. These aesthetic objects and encounters create beauty. The arts
include visual arts, architecture, literature, music, dance, theater, and
cinema or film. However, during the 1970’s up to the present, artists began
combining different art forms and media. An artists may now combine two
visual art forms, such as painting and sculpture. An artist may also
integrate two or more different art forms, such as sculpture and music.
Integrating two or more forms of performing arts is still common
nowadays, even though those performing arts are already integrated before
the 1970’s such as the case. Contemporary Arts is the art that springs out of the
present-day events and passions of the society. It is the newest form of art, amusing
people from the late 1960’s or early around 1970’s up to this very minute because
basically it fashioned about the society.
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Lesson 1

Arts and Overview of Contemporary Arts

At the end of the lesson, the students are expected to:

• Describes the various contemporary art forms and their practices from
various regions,
• Explain the different contemporary art forms and practices from the various
regions of the Philippines.

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Definition of Arts and the Contemporary Arts

The term “arts” is the expression or application of human creative skill

and imagination, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or
emotional power.
Art is influential but it will not be influential if it will stay only on our
imagination. All of us have creative imagination.
The arts are described as means of expression that require imagination
and/or skill in making aesthetic objects or encounters that can be shared with
other people. These objects are experiences that may exhibit what is in the
imagination of the artist or creator. These may also portray ideas and emotions.
These may also be used to entertain or persuade other people. These aesthetic
objects and encounters create beauty. The arts include visual arts, architecture,
literature, music, dance, theater, and cinema or film.
ART – provides color and substance to our everyday existence as
humans. Life without art is dull and meaningless.
It stimulates our senses and cognitive abilities as it allows the expression
of emotions and the subjective self.
Is tangible manifestation and product of human activity that allows the
expression of individuality through a set of skills. It requires a creative skill and
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imagination that can produce a thing of beauty and power.

It reflects the life, culture and history of a group of people in a given time
and space.

According to PLATO, art is merely an imitation or a copy of reality. For him

art is an illusion (a collection of reflections). He stated that true forms were created by
God and they are all perfect and cannot be replicated. He argued how art considered as
imitations of what is real in the environment.

ART by EUGENE VERON, is an external manifestation created and produced

through lines, movements, sounds, colors and emotions.
It defines the subjectivity of art as an external manifestation of human feelings and
thoughts.

ART by LEONARDO Da Vinci is the “The Queen of all SCIENCES

communicating knowledge to all the generations of the world.”
It reveals an individual’s imagination.
It is a universal language that communicates feelings and ideas produced by human
experience.
It is a powerful form of communication expressing creativity and skill.

Arts Through the Ages

1. Greek period – techniques was developed

2. Roman period- skills was developed
3. Christian period- craftsmanship was developed
4. Renaissance period- The aspect of being genius and mostly design was the
focused
5. Modern period- the technicalities of fine arts was developed 1860-1960/1970
6. Romantic period- it’s all about self-expression
7. Contemporary era- new art forms

Contemporary Arts is the art that springs out of the present-day events and
passions of the society. It is the newest form of art, amusing people from the late
1960’s or early around 1970’s up to this very minute because basically it fashioned
about the society.
These are the characteristics of Contemporary arts:
• This art functions in a global society that is culturally diverse and technology-
oriented.
• It has become a collaborative process and the audience plays an active role in
reacting and constructing meaning about the work of art.

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Why Study Contemporary Arts?

• Contemporary art is essential to you not only because it belongs to your time
but it also serves a form of expression of the people’s present feelings and
longings.
• Contemporary works of art are the means through which the artist of today
communicate their sentiments.

Contemporary Arts in the Philippines

• Ethnic Art- Integral to life
• Islamic Art- Geometric Designs
• Spanish Era- Faith and Catechism
• American Era- Secular Forms of Arts
• Japanese Era- Orientalizing
• Modern Era- National Identity
• Contemporary Era- Social Realism

Traditional Arts Versus Contemporary Arts

Traditional Arts Contemporary Arts

• Art representations • Revolve around the artist and

his/her feelings
• Culture-bound • Focus on the message to his/her
audience
• Mostly focuses on realistic figures • Diverse array of materials, media,
style not bounded by any rule or
• Limited to structures and
standard
standards set

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