WEEK 4

ONLINE LECTURE
Lesson 1: THE CONTENT IN ART
Levels of meaning
 CONTENT IN ART
Levels of meaning
Factual pertains to
the most rudimentary
level of meaning for it
may be extracted
from the identifiable
or recognizable forms
in the artwork and
understanding how
these elements relate
to one another.
CONTENT IN ART
Levels of meaning
Conventional meaning, on the
other hand, pertains to the
acknowledged interpretation of
the artwork using motifs,
signs, symbols and other
cyphers as bases of its
meaning. These conventions
are established through time,
strengthened by recurrent use
and wide acceptance by its
viewers or audience and
scholars who study then.
 CONTENT IN ART
Levels of meaning

When subjectivities are

consulted, a variety of
meaning may arise when a
particular work of art is
read. These meanings
stem from the viewer’s or
audience’s circumstances
that come into play when
engaging with art.
 Lesson 2

ARTIST ARTISAN
THE ARTIST
• A person with talent
• Have skills to conceptualize
• Make creative work
• Dedicated to the creativeand
aesthetic side
• Only for the enjoyment and
appreciation of the viewer
THE ARTISAN
• A manual worker who
makes items in his/her
hand.
• Through skill, experience
and talent can create
things of great value as
well as being functional.
What is the difference between Artist and Artisan
Definitions of Artist and Artisan:
• Artist: An artist is a person who performs any of the creative arts.
• Artisan: An artisan is a skilled worker who makes things by hand.
Characteristics of Artist and Artisan:
Artistic Value:
• Artist: The object has a clear artistic value.
• Artisan: The object has an artistic value.
Functional Value:
• Artist: The object has no functional value.
• Artisan: The object has a functional value.
• Object:
• Artist: The object has a lot of aesthetic value and is appreciated for this
quality as it pleases the individual.
• Artisan: The object though utilitarian has certain aesthetic attributes to it.
Cologne
Cathedral in
Germany

• An examples of
early Gothic
architecture.
• This is also a
collaboration
between the artist
who made the
design and the
Artisan who help in
the construction of
the whole building.
 Artisan and
Guilds

• These guilds where towns had

formalized groups of artisans or
craftsmen who took on a
particular specialization or
trade; shoemakers, textile and
glass workers, carpenters,
carvers, masons, armorers, and
weapon-makers, among others.
Here, the practice of artists was
not grounded on the idea of
individual capacities or success ;
rather, in the commitment to
work together as a collective.

• Guilds were a type of social fellowship,

an association structured with rules,
customs, rights, and responsibilities. With
a lifetime commitment to a particular
trade, an artisans develops immense skill
and expertise in his craft.
 PHILIPPINE
Artisans

• Church of the Most

Holy Trinity in Loay,
Bohol.

• Spanish friars
commissioned a lot
of artisans to carve,
paint, and engrave
images for churches
and public sites.
 What is an Art Curator?

Art curators are employed

by museums and art
galleries to design, develop
and manage installations
and exhibits. This requires
them to acquire works of
art, ensure proper storage
and help maintain museum
collections.

Art curators typically

specialize in specific areas
of art, like Western, Asian
or contemporary art. The
job duties of a curator are
vast. They may put on
public events like lectures
and workshops, write
grants and conduct
fundraising activities. In
addition, they conduct
research projects and write
papers for publication..
Role of an Art Curator?

the role of the curator is

more of the
interpretation and
development of the
artwork(s) or the
collection(s) through
establishing the
significance,
relationship, and
relevance of these
materials----in isolation
and/or as part of a wider
narrative. Some of the
roles expected of
curators are the ability to
research and write, as
an arbiter of design and
layout , and deciding for
the display and hanging
of materials foe
exhibition.
museums and galleries.
 FILM MAKING

Production
Process
(1)
preproduction.
(2) production,
and (3)
postproduction.
The National Commission for Culture and the Arts
(NCCA) formulates and implements policies and
plans that will conserve and promote the nation's
historical and cultural heritage.
The two major
awards given to
artist in the
Philippines are:

1. Order of National
Artist (Pambansang
Alagad ng Sining)

2. National Living
Treasures Award
(Gawad sa
Manlilikha ng Bayan
GAMABA)
 The Order of National Artists

• The Order of National Artists is the

highest national recognition given to
Filipino individuals who have made
significant contributions to the
development of Philippine arts;
namely, Music, Dance, Theater, Visual
Arts, Literature, Film, Broadcast Arts,
and Architecture and Allied Arts.
• The order is jointly administered by
the National Commission for Culture and
the Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center
of the Philippines (CCP) conferred by the
President of the Philippines upon
recommendation by both institutions.
 The Order of National Artists

Criteria for the National Artists of the Philippines

• Must be a Filipino citizen;
• Work has contributed to nation-building;
• Their distinctive style and pioneering works
impacts succeeding generations of artist;
• There is excellence in the practice of their art
form;
• Their art form enriches artistic expression or style;
and
• Their work is prestigious national and
international recognition.
List of National Artists of the Philippines
List of National Artists of the Philippines
List of National Artists of the Philippines

The National Living Treasures Award
(Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
GAMABA) - created in 1902
• a “Manlilikha ng Bayan”
who is a “citizen engaged in
any traditional art uniquely
Filipino whose distinctive skills
have reached such a high level
of technical and artistic
excellence and have been
passed on to and widely
practiced by the present
generation in his/ her
community with the same
degree of technical and
artistic competence”
(NCCA,2015). This artists’
practice may fall under the
following categories: folk,
architecture, maritime
transport, weaving, carving,
performing arts, literature,
graphic and plastic art,
ornament, textile or fiber art,
pottery and other artistic
expressions of traditional
culture.
 The Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
(GAMABA) or The National Living
Treasures Award

1. is an inhabitant of an indigenous/traditional cultural

community anywhere in the Philippines that has preserved
indigenous customs, beliefs, rituals and traditions and/or
has syncretized whatever external elements that have
influenced it.
2. must have engaged in a folk art tradition that has been
in existence and documented for at least 50 years.
3. must have consistently performed or produced over a
significant period, works of superior and distinctive quality.
4. must possess a mastery of tools and materials needed
by the art, and must have an established reputation in the
art as master and maker of works of extraordinary
technical quality.
5. must have passed on and/or will pass on to other
members of the community their skills in the folk art for
which the community is traditionally known.
 The Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
(GAMABA) Awardees

GINAW BILOG MASINO INTARAY SAMAON SULAIMAN

Poet Musician, Storyteller Musician
Oriental Mindoro Palawan Maguindanao
 The Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
(GAMABA) Awardees

LANG DULAY SALINTA MONON ALONZO SACLAG

Textile Weaver Textile Weaver Musician, Dancer
South Cotabato Davao del Sur Kalinga
 The Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
(GAMABA) Awardees

FEDERICO CABALLERO UWANG AHADAS DARHATA SAWABI

Epic Chanter Musician Textile Weaver
Iloilo Basilan Sulu
 The Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
(GAMABA) Awardees

EDUARDO MUTUC HAJA AMINA APPI TEOFILO GARCIA

Metalsmith Mat Weaver Casque Maker
Pampanga Tawi-Tawi Abra
 The Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
(GAMABA) Awardees

MAGDALENA GAMAYO AMBALANG AUSALIN

Textile Weaver Textile Weaver
Ilocos Norte Basilan
 The Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
(GAMABA) Awardees

ESTELITA BANTILAN YABING MASALON DULO

Mat Weaver Ikat Weaver
South Cotabato South Cotabato
The Philippine Heritage Awards is a
conservation recognition program
conferred by the President of the
Philippines, upon the recommendation of
the NCCA, for special achievements and
important contributions and services in
the area of heritage preservation and
conservation efforts.
Category: Adaptive Reuse
Palacio de Memoria - Located along Roxas Boulevard in Parañaque
City. The picturesque pre-war mansion was restored by the Lhuillier family, who
are committed to showcase the Filipino culture, arts, and history.
Category: Heritage Education and Interpretation
The Kagikan Project - made by the LGU of Tagum City in Davao del
Norte. This project focuses on tracing the roots and history of Tagum City
through the Kagikan Museum and the Tagum City Library and Learning
Commons.
Category: Heritage Education and Interpretation
Partners for Indigenous Knowledge Philippines (PIKP) project in
Cordillera - responded to the need for relevant and accurate educational
materials on indigenous peoples to be able to support indigenous elders,
women, and youth in the Cordillera.