Lesson 2
Art: Meaning and Forms
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Contemporary Art
Contemporary
The term contemporary has been defined as
something “happening, existing, living, or coming
into being during the same period of time” –
Merriam-Webster
Contemporary Art
This refers to art of any form and genre that
produced in our contemporary time, simply
put as “art created today.”
This is influenced by the economic, social,
political and environmental context where
the artist is immersed in.
This is also the artist’ expression of his
perception and comprehension of the
economic, social, political, and
environmental contexts.
This is not confined to the usual genres of the
four main art forms, namely: visual, literary,
applied, and performing arts.
Genres are categories of artistic creation and
are characterized by similarities in form,
style, or subject matter.
Examples of Contemporary Art Forms
Visual Arts
Performance Arts
Applied Arts
Literary Arts
Visual Arts
Pop art Photorealism
Word art Contemporary
Conceptual Art Realism
Installation Art Graffiti Art
Performance Arts
Music: blues, electronic, experimental, funk,
hip-hop, jazz, metal, pop, rock, roots
Theater Art: stage, film, street play
Dance: flash mob, street dances comprising
hip-hop, funk, house and rave
Applied Arts
Video Art
Photography
Computer Art
Film and Broadcasting Art
Architecture, Design and Allied Art
Literary Arts
Illustrated Novel Text-talk Novels
Digi-Fiction Chick Literature
Graphic Novels Flash Fiction
Manga Hyper Poetry
Doodle Fiction Blog
Contemporary Art Forms
from the Philippine Regions
Contemporary Art
This is prominent in the Philippines and has been
appreciated by so many people.
There are artist hail from different regions of the
country.
Expression of this is influenced by social, historical,
geographical, ideational, personal, and technical
factors.
Elements of Contemporary Art
Appropriation
Hybridity
Technology
Performance
Space
Appropriation
This relates to the modifications made by the
artist.
Hybridity
This refers in the use of different art
mediums that are put together.
Technology
Its application highlights the creativity of the
artist.
Performance
This carried out for viewers to experience.
Space
This is the intricate use of space.
Contemporary Art Forms
from the Philippine Regions
The distinct features of Contemporary
Philippine Art include:
Communal Creative
Nature Process
Intuitive Integrative
Holistic Multi-focal
Communal Nature
As it reflects the relationships build around the bonds
of community and society.
Intuitive
As Filipinos are immersed in their consciousness of
themselves, their culture.
Holistic
As individuals, groups of people and events are
perceived in their entirety as well as the unitive use of
art materials and forms
Creative Process
As the artist puts more emphasis on now their
artwork was made than on the artwork itself.
Integrative
As it encompasses religious, moral, spiritual, social,
and environmental concerns.
Multi-focal
As it considers everything and everyone, the wide
perspective of the artwork as well as both artist and
viewer.
