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LESSON 1: INTRODUCTION TO CONTEMPORARY ARTS

OVERVIEW

Contemporary Art has been viewed as an "anything and everything goes period in the general
discussion of art by people outside the art world. There are nuances which are not usually tackled in
these discussions; thus it is only appreciated on the superficial level. In the Philippines, contemporary
art has been discussed on a deeper level only within the circles of art practitioners and critics, while
the public only gets to talk about art on the level of "is it pretty?" or "what do you feel when viewing
the art piece?" or "what is the piece saying to you?" while the larger context of the piece is largely
left out. The regional examples of these movements in art have also been largely ignored, with
majority of the discussion only centered in Manila. With this module, it aims to bring these
discussions to a larger audience of students and make it easier for you to understand these intricacies
especially now that a growing appreciation of the arts is seen in the youth. This module aims to
supplement this appreciation, in order for students to make better sense of the art around them. This
would allow them to see what lies beyond the art piece, and what makes contemporary art what it is.
In this modules, contemporary art is defined and distinguished from modern art, and its
subcategories and functions are also discussed. Emphasis is given on how contemporary art is defined
in the Philippines.

LEARNING TARGETS

At the end of this lesson, you should be able to:

1. Acknowledge the significance of Philippine contemporary arts;

2. Reflect on the art forms found in your community;
3. Identify various contemporary arts forms and their practices in Region 5;
4. Create a visual design;
5. Integrate the principles of design with varied situations other than art;
6. Identify the three key elements in understanding a work of arts;
7. Critique an artwork based on the three key elements;
8. Evaluate contemporary arts forms based on the elements and principles.

EXPLORE

Activity 1: THE TIME MACHINE WORKS!

Imagine that you are riding a time machine that brings you back to the past – ten years ago. You look
at yourself, and you notice that you have also turned ten years younger!
Now, you look around and study your surroundings. You find yourself in the center of your hometown.
What do you see aside from people? Walk around and examine the scenery. Is there a commercial center? a

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plaza? Are there houses, schools, or churches? What type of buildings do you see? Are there any monuments
or statues around? drawings and posters?
You move on, and soon enough, you stop at a store where people are watching a dance routine in a
television program. What kind of music do you hear from the program? What type of dance movements do
you see? What are the dancers wearing?

Try to recall in detail the sights and sounds in your hometown existing ten years ago. Ifyou do not have
a vivid memory of your hometown, you can interview your parents, guardians, or other residents of your town
about how it was ten years ago. Then, provide answers to the following:

Process Questions:

1. Describe the scenery in your hometown ten years ago. Did it have any works of art
(architecture, visual arts, etc.)? What did they look like?

2. Describe the present scenery in your hometown.

3. From what you have envisioned in numbers 1 and 2, make a conclusion on what has changed
and what has remained in the arts in your hometown.

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FIRM UP

Activity 2: ARIBA BICOL!

On a seperate sheets of bond paper, write a research about the history of art in your region. What are
the most popular art forms used? Most importantly, when and how has the contemporary art in your region
emerged? Who are the local artists and what did they create?
Cite examples of the contemporary works of art n your region. Provide images if possible.

Activity 3: THE ELEMENTS OF ART

• Subject: The Elements of Art

• What You Need:

1. 1 short (8x11.5) bond white paper
2. common and/or creative marking tools (e.g., pencil, colored pencils, etc.)

• What to Do:
1. On a piece of white paper, use these tools in creating the elements of art. For example, use a
ballpen to draw a shape, a texture, or a combination of both shape and texture. For more
creativity, use unique tools in this exercise (e.g., sand and glue for texture).
2. Aside from a pencil, a ballpen, and a marker, what other tools can you use to produce the
elements of art? In what ways can you use these materials to create unusual and/or creative
marks?
3. Create as many art elements and use as many tools as you can. Do not forget to label the
elements that you will be making.
4. Please attach your artwork

Activity 4: ABSTRACTION

• Subject: Hands
Elements of Art: Line, Shape, and Color

• What You Need:

1. 1 short (8x11.5) bond white paper
2. Black pen
3. 2 crayons

• What to Do:
1. Create an abstract work using your own hand as the subject.
2. Arrange your paper in a landscape manner. Place your palm on the paper. Make sure that your
fingers are spread on the surface of the paper.

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3. Carefully trace the outline of your hand and wrist. Then, slightly move your hand. Trace the
outline of your hand and wrist again. Repeat the process three more times, letting the
succeeding outlines overlap the first ones. (Tip: Before tracing your hand outline, plan the
movement of your hand first.)
4. By this time, you will notice that the overlapping lines have created shapes. Fill these shapes
with the colors of your choice. Apply these colors creatively. Check and see if all the shapes
are filled with color. Notice how the colors affect each other.
5. Please attached your artwork.
6. Now, study your artwork and answer the following questions.

1. How will you describe your artwork?

2. Explain the mood of your artwork based on the lines that you have drawn.

3. Explain the mood of your artwork based on the shapes that you have created.

Activity 5: REALISM

A guitar is a fine piece of art. A master craftsman has turned pieces of wood into a beautifully designed
musical instrument. Other materials like strings, frets, and knobs are carefully attached to it. Every piece is put
in place perfectly to produce music.

• Subject: Guitar

• What You Need:

1. Short bond paper

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2. Pencil and ballpen

• What to Do:
1. Draw a guitar on a sheet of bond paper.
2. Examine the part of the guitar and try to see them as elements of art. Then, answer the following
question.
3. Please attached your artwork.

1. What are the elements of art that you see? What are their specific functions?

2. Using the principles of design, analyze the guitar. How is the guitar displayed in terms of:
Harmony, Variety, Rhythm, Proportion, Balance, Emphasis?

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DEEPEN

Activity 6: APPRECIATION CHECK!

Study the painting of Itak sa Puso ni Mang Juan (1978) ni Antipas Delotavo.

A. Form and Style:

1. What do you see in the painting?

2. Describe the person in the painting. How is he portrayed?

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3. Describe the background.

4. How will you describe the painting to someone who has not seen it?

B. Content

1. What is the theme of the painting?

2. Who is being represented?

3. What does this painting remind you of?

4. What is the message of the artist?

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5. How is the painting related to our society today?

C. Elements and Principles

1. How are the elements of art used in the painting?

2. What principles of design are more dominant in the painting? Explain

D. Context

1. In what type of society has the work been produced?

2. Is the message relevant in the present times?

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3. Does the title contribute to the message of the painting? In what way?

SELF – ASSESSMENT

Rate your understanding of the concepts in the following table. Check the appropriate column, using
the legend below:
5 – I feel very confident of what I know. I can share it with anyone.
4 – I am very happy that I know a lot.
3 – I am satisfied with what I know.
2 – I think I need to review more, though I know something.
1 – This topic is quite difficult for me. I have barely learned anything.

5 4 3 2 1
1. Contemporary Arts

Write a reflection on the things you learned in this lesson and their relevance to you. Tell how you can
apply what you have learned in your daily life and cite specific instances in which you feel these learnings will
come handy.

References
Angelita Benevides-Perez, M.A (2016). Philippine Contemporary Arts: Expression and Experimentations Brilliant
Creations Publishing Inc.

Lico, Atienza, Endaya, Jacobo, Santos (2018). Sining Rehiyon: Contemporary Philippine Arts in the Regions for Senior
High School C & E Publishing Inc.

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