CONTEMPORARY ARTS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND THE REGIONS
Contemporary Arts
It is the art that springs out of the present-day
events and passions of the society.
Characteristics of Contemporary Arts
1. It is not confined in the museum.
2. It practices different ways of selling art works.
3. Many contemporary artists are self-taught and
did not have formal education.
4. It has a variety of materials or medium to choose
from.
5. Its artist sometimes employ help of fabricators,
carpenters, electricians, or welders in
“constructing” artworks.
6. Originality is not an issue in this type of art.
7. It is the process, rather than sale, which is
essential in contemporary art-making.
Subject Matter in Contemporary Arts
 A subject matter is any person, animal,
thing, or issue that is described or
represented in a work.
 If an artwork is an experimental in
technique, the subject matter Is the
technique itself.
 The subject matter is not confined to
representation of human figures and
landscapes.
Styles in Contemporary Arts
g. Minimalism – shows stripped-down, prefabricated look, free of details, and often with flat
surface but expresses a specific content or
statement.
h. Video Art – consist of images that are recorded
through a video and viewed through television, etc.
i. Graffiti Art – drawing, inscription or sketch done
hastily on a wall or other surface made to be seen
by the public.
j. Postmodern Art – carries modern styles to
extreme practices, often expressing an idea
through a mix of materials such as found objects
welded together.
Types of Technique in Contemporary Arts
1. Collage – a piece of art made by sticking various
materials such as photographs and pieces of paper
or fabric onto a backing.
2. Decalcomania- the art or process of transferring
pictures and design from specially prepared paper
(as to glass).
3. Decoupage – the art of decorating surfaces by
applying cutouts.
4. Frottage – the technique of creating a design by
rubbing over an object.
a. Abstract Expressionism – applies paint in a
manner that expresses emotions and feelings in a
spontaneous way.
5. Montage – the production of rapid succession of
images in a motion picture to illustrate an
association of ideas.
b. Kinetic Art – a sculpture that moves with the
wind or with the help of a machine or electricity.
6. Trapunto – a decorative quilted design in high
running stitch and padding it from the underside.
c. Optical Art – uses lines or images repeatedly to
create an optical illusion.
7. Digital Applications – any application software
that can be used by a computer, mobile device to
make a work of art.
d. Performance Art – consist of variety of media
and human body to execute an artistic theatrical
expression before a live audience.
e. Environment Art – involves artistic creation and
manipulation of space such as landscape.
f. Feminist Art – tackles issues of identity,
sexuality, gender roles, equality, and the wats in
which the female is treated in society.
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CONTEMPORARY ARTS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND THE REGIONS
The Order of National Artist
-the highest national recognition given to
Filipino individuals who have made
significant contributors to the development
of the Philippine arts.
NCCA
-National Commission for Culture and Arts
CCP
-Cultural Center of the Philippines
II. THE NATIONAL ARTIST
A. ARCHITECTURE
1. National Capital Region
a. Pablo S. Antonio (1976)
-born in Binondo, Manila
-Pioneered Modern Filipino Architecture
-emphasizes function before elegance
MAJOR WORK: Far Eastern University
b. Juan F. Nakpil (1973)
-born in Quiapo, Manila
-known as the “Dean of Filipino Architects”
-espoused architecture reflective of
Philippine traditions and culture
MAJOR WORKS: Rizal Theatre
c. Ildelfonso P. Santos (1981)
-born in Malabon, Manila
-the “Father of Philippine Landscape
Architecture”
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CONTEMPORARY ARTS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND THE REGIONS
MAJOR WORKS: Mt. Malarayat Golf and
Country Club in Lipa
2. REGION 3 – CENTRAL LUZON
a. Jose Maria V. Zaragosa (2014)
- from Guagua, Pampanga
-famous for modern ecclesiastical
architecture
MAJOR WORKS: Meralco Building
3. REGION 18 – NEGROS ISLAND
a. Leandro V. Locsin (1990)
- born in Silay, Negros Occidental
- used themes of floating volume, duality of
light and heavy
MAJOR WORKS: The palace of Sultan
Brunei
B. VISUAL ARTS
1. NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
a. Fernando Amorsolo (1972)
- born in Paco, Manila
- the “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art”
- famous by his backlighting technique
MAJOR WORKS: Planting Rice
b. Cesar Legaspi (1990)
- a pioneer “Neo-Realist” of the country
- use geometric fragmentation technique
MAJOR WORKS: Gadget I and Gadget II
c. Hernando Ocampo (1991)
- from Sta. Cruz, Manila
- his canvases evoked the lush Philippine
Landscape
MAJOR WORKS: Genesis
d. Arturo Luz (1997)
- established the Luz Gallery
-professionalized the art gallery as an
institution
MAJOR WORKS: Bagong Taon
e. Jose T. Joya
- pioneered abstract expressionism in the
Philippines
-creating an authentic Filipino abstract
idiom that transcended foreign influences
MAJOR WORKS:
f. Benedicto Cabrera (2006)
-from Malabon
-the best-selling painter of his generation
MAJOR WORKS: Sabel
g. Federico Aguilr Alcuaz (2009)
- from Sta. Cruz, Manila
- known for his gestural paintings in acrylic
and oil
MAJOR WORKS:
h. Francisco Coshing (2014)
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- born in Buting, Pasig
- “the King of Komiks” and “Dean of Filipino
illustrators”
MAJOR WORKS:
2. REGION 1 – ILOCOS REGION
a. Victorio Edades (1976)
- grew up in Barrio Bolosan, Dagupan,
Pangasinan
- the “Father of Modern Philippine Painting”
- colors were dark and somber
MAJOR WORKS: The Sketch
3. REGION 3 – CENTRAL LUZON
a. Guillermo Tolentino (1973)
- born in Malolos, Bulacan
-the “Father of Philippine Arts”
MAJOR WORKS: Bonifacio Monument and
UP Oblation
b. Vicente Manansala (1981)
- from Macabebe, Pampanga
- a cubist Painter and illustrator
MAJOR WORKS: Banaklaot
4. REGION 4A – CALABARZON
a. Carlos “Botong” Francisco (1973)
- from Angono
- he revived the forgotten art of mural
MAJOR WORKS: Magpupukot
5. REGION 6 – WESTERN VISAYAS
a. J. Elizalde Navarro (1999)
- Born in Antique
-a versatile artist
MAJOR WORKS: I’m Sorry Jesus
6. REGION 7 – CENTRAL VISAYAS
a. Napolen Abueva (1976)
- a native of Bohol
- “Father of Modern Philippine Sculpture”
- He has utilized almost all of the materials
from hard wood
MAJOR WORKS: Kaganapan
7. REGION 11 – DAVAO
a. Ang Kiukok
- born in Hwa Shing
- he fused influences from cubism,
surrealism, and expressionism
MAJOR WORKS: Geometric Landscape
8. REGION 15 – UTONOMOUS REGION
OF MUSLIM MINDANAO
a. Abdulmari Asia Imao (2006)
- a native of Sulu
- sculptor, painter, photographer and etc. of
Philippine Muslim art and Culture
MAJOR WORKS: Industry Bass Mural
C. FASHION DESIGN
1. REGION 14 – CORDILLERA
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CONTEMPORARY ARTS IN THE PHILIPPINES AND THE REGIONS
ADMINISTRATIVE REGION
a. Ramon Valera
- from Abra
- performing his magical seminal
innovations on the Philippine terno
D. LITERATURE
1. NATIONAL CAPITAL REGION
a. Jose Garcia Villa (1973)
- one of the finest Filipino poet
- introduced reversed consonance rhyme
scheme including the comma
MAJOR WORKS: Footnote to Youth
b. Nick Joaquin (1976)
- most distinguished Filipino writer in
English writing
- Enrich the language with critics coining
“Joaquinesque”
MAJOR WORKS: Manila: My Manila
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