THE CONTEXTS OF ART

CONTEXT
- refers to setting, conditions, circumstances, and occurrences affecting
production and reception or audience response to an artwork.
- it is a set of background information that enables us to formulate
meanings about work of art and note how context affects form.
Ex. Bulul
THE DIFFERENT
CONTEXTS
OF ART
 a. ARTIST’S BACKGROUND
- The artist’s age, gender, culture, economic conditions,
Social environment, and disposition which affect art production.
 b. NATURE
- Can be seen as a source of inspiration and a wellspring of materials for art production.

Ex. The t’nalak

 c. EVERYDAY LIFE
* Philippine traditional art has always been an integral part of daily life. It’s significance
lies not only in it’s aesthetic appearance but also in its functionality and its value to the
community that produced it.
 e. MODE OF RECEPTION
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d. SOCIETY, POLITICS AND ECONOMY AND HISTORY
- although art is a form of expression, we discern that throughout its history, the works are
not always created out of the artist’s full volition.