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GRADE 12 HUMSS

LEIZEL S. ESTOPITO
INSTUCTOR

INTRODUCTION

The Philippines is blessed with diverse flora and fauna, and is populated
by a multisectoral society with multicultural backgrounds. The Philippines’ geography,
history, and people contribute to the art production that is one of the finest in the world.
Learning the country’s art and its artists will broaden your understanding of who you are
and where you belong, as art is an instrument of identity. Art is not limited to the artistic
and creative because the need for art, be it the producer or the consumer of it, rooted in all
people; the need for beauty and expression is in you.

Many scholars debate on the identity of art produced by Filipinos. Are they 100% authentic
Philippine art? Many question the rootedness of the artworks produced by Filipino artists.
This speculation on the “Filipino-ness” of works by Filipino artists is caused by our
colonial history and migrant reality.

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 LESSON 1

 Medium
- refers to the materials that are used to create a work of art
 Subject
-the main idea that is represented in the artwork
 ART
- defined as a human pursuit to imitate life and the world into something pleasing or
beautiful.

(8)Forms of Artistic Expression

1. PICTURE(drawing, painting, printmaking, and photography)

 This a two-dimensional image of various subjects ranging from real-life images to
the visually abstract.
 It may be created using different media such as chalk, charcoal, graphite, ink, oil
paint, and watercolor.

2. SCULPTURE
- This three-dimensional artwork that may be created using stone, marble, wood, and
concrete.

3. ARCHITECTURE
- These are structures that meant to be used as a shelter.
- The art of architecture relies on the design and purpose of the structure.
4. MUSIC
- This is the art that appeals to the sense of hearing.
- Is composed by combining notes into harmony.
5. LITERATURE
- The art form of language through the combined use of words, creating meaning and
experience.
6. THEATER
- Art form of PERFORMANCE.
- Dramatic texts are portrayed on stage by actors and actresses and are enhanced by
props, lights, and sound.
7. CINEMA
- Is a technological translation of theater.
- In films, special effects are utilized to enhance the storytelling.
8. DANCE
- The art of human form.
- The is used, mobilized, and choreographed in a specific time, form, and space.

The J. Paul Getty Museum defines contemporary art as “art made produced by artists
living today”.
Contemporary Art today is not restricted to the individual experience of the artist but is
reflective of the world that we live in.
Philippine Art as Filipino

Many scholars debate on the identity of art produced by Filipinos. Are they 100%
authentic Philippine art? The plethora of influences brought by the Spaniards, Americans, and
other Asian countries has become part of our identity that is evident in our art: Spanish-inspired

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architecture, American influenced poetry and music, and so on. The migrant reality of
globalization also shaped Philippine Art. Across the world, Filipinos have adopted to foreign
culture.

Philippine Art reflects our history; at the same time, our history reflects our art.

Lesson 2: Art in Contemporary Times

The J. Paul Getty Museum defines contemporary art as “art made and produced by artists
living today. Today’s artists work in and respond to a global environment that is culturally
diverse, technologically advancing, and multifaceted.” With this definition, you can picture the
kind of art created by today’s contemporary artists as art that has a world view and is sensitive to
the changing times. Contemporary art today is not restricted to the individual experience of the
artist but is reflective of the world that we live in. In this kind of art, you might see how events in
different countries might have effect on n Filipino living in Naga Tagbilaran.

Because art is produced by people and people are influenced by time, contemporary art is
a continuing practice that has evolved with the following new elements or principles:

Appropriation – When you see T-shirts with the image of Jose Rizal wearing shades or the
walls of Intramurals in canvas bags, existing artworks are “appropriated” to form another
artwork. The use of these prints images, and icons to produce another art form is a feature of
contemporary art that combines the past with the present. By appropriation, the contemporary
artist revives interest to existing forms of art.

Performance - Performance of contemporary artists has evolved to “emphasize spontaneous,

unpredictable elements of Performance of contemporary artists has evolved to “emphasize
spontaneous unpredictable elements of chance,” accrdg. to the Walker Art Center. Performance
artist have tried to interpret various human activities, from ordinary activities such as chores,
routines, and rituals, to socially relevant themes such as poverty, commercialism, and war.

Space - Art form that is performed in a specific space such as public places.

Hybridity - In contemporary art is the mixing of unlikely materials to produce an artwork.

Technology – Contemporary artist has used technology in the creation and dissemination of
works of art. Contemporary Artist have used video and the Internet as a way of
propagating art.
Big Idea
 Contemporary, modern, and postmodern pertain to different things.
 Performance and space create meanings as separate entities, as well as when they are combined to
create a spectacle.
 Because art is produced by people and people are influenced by time, contemporary art is a continuing
practice that has evolved with the following new elements or principle: appropriation, performance,
space, hybridity, and technology.
 The internet provides accessibility in experiencing art forms. But there is something breathtaking about
experiencing them in real life.
 Contemporary art refers to all networks created by artists that are living and are very representative of
our times. Many contemporary artists try to capture modern-day realities ranging from constant and
instant connectivity to borderless societies. Art in contemporary time has evolved into being
appropriated into another artwork, performed with a deeper understanding of life, created using varied
resources, and propagated with technology.
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 LESSON 3: PHILIPPINE CONTEMPORARY ART

INTRODUCTION

Renowned art critic and Metropolitan Museum Curator Dr. Patrick Flores
describes Philippine contemporary art with “The feeling (is) that all is possible in the
contemporary, conceived as a constantly extending and deepening constellation of art.”
Permits possibilities of exploring either subject or medium in art to express the Filipino
sense of self. You may not believe it, but every day, New art forms are being created in
our country that are becoming part of the contemporary art production of the Philippines.
At present, Filipinos are becoming more and more aggressive as they use the arts to
express themselves and create wonderful artworks that try to capture the Filipino way of
life. Go around the Philippines and you will see a mixture of the old the new.
Architecture in the country continues to be vibrant. With the improvement of tourism,
more first-class architecture is expected to pour in. At present, Filipinos are becoming
more and more aggressive as they use the arts to express themselves and create wonderful
artworks that try to capture the Filipino way of life. Look around you. In the most
unsuspecting corner of the street, in a moral along EDSA, in a mall or a high-rise condo,
or in a poem while riding the LRT or MRT, art is present. You see colorful jeepneys,
graffiti wall, and artistic murals created by talented and highly skilled Filipinos, and you
just can’t help but be amazed. Contemporary or modern art is not intended to be reduced
to conventional notions of space and medium. Contemporary artist has brought their
artworks into the street, in public, because in contemporary times, the main feat of any art
primarily depends on how the art is able to connect with spectators.

ARCHITECTURE

Go around in the Philippines and you will see a mixture of the old and the new. In
manila, the 16th century Binondo Church is just a few blocks away from the very modern
Lucky China Town. Each structure tells a story of how the art of building was used to
shape the course of history and society. Likewise, architecture in the country continues to
be vibrant. With the improvement of tourism, first-class architecture is expected to pour
in. Architect and critic Paulo Alcazaren note that today’s Philippine architecture is faced
with threats from globalization. He remarks, “Much of what we see, in terms of iconic
buildings in the Philippines nowadays, is either designed by foreigners, or are derivative
designs mimicking copies of western forms.”

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 LITERATURE

On Philippine contemporary literature, eminent scholar and writer Roland

Tolentino describes that the Filipino writing in today’s world contains the diasporic
experience and the incorporation of both the rural and the urban experience. Writers
have also explored the western genre and have produced legitimate texts on prose poetry,
flash fiction, magic realism, and science fiction. Dean Francis, Alfar, an award-winning
writer, pioneered the speculative fiction movement and has been publishing the
Philippine Speculative fiction series. Filipino writers are also getting recognition abroad.

 Miguel Syjuco
Bagged the Man Asian Literary Prize for his novel Ilustrado.

 Marivi Soliven
Published her novel The Mango Bride in 2013 under Penguin Books.
 Sophia Lee
Won the 2014 Scholastic Asian Book Award for her novel What Things Mean.
Contemporary Filipino writers are continuing to struggle with the low leadership among
the public and the domination of foreign titles in the market. Despite the odds,
contemporary Filipino writers continue to write without fail.

THEATER

Contemporary Philippine theater is still alive despite the dominance of television,

movies, and the internet. The Tanghalang Pilipino and the Philippine Educational Theater
Association(PETA) annually stage memorable productions.

PETA,

 which founded in 1967 by Cecile Guidote-Alvarez, advocates the use of Filipino theater
in inspiring change and development in society. is composed of dedicated “artists-
teacher-cultural workers” who strives for artistic excellence.

TANGHALANG PILIPINO

 established in 1987, Tanghalang Pilipino is the resident drama company of Cultural

Center of the Philippines (CCP).
 distinct in its offering is its challenge to the commitment of the Filipino to justice, truth,
and patriotism.
Other Theater Group

Virgin Labfest
Is a playwright’s festival of untried, untested, and unpublished plays. This project
is a collaboration of the National Center for Culture and the Arts(NCCA), CCP,
Tanghalang Pilipino, and the Manila-based playwright’s group “The Writer’s Block”.

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 Many of the plays staged in Virgin Labfest become repeat productions and some even
become award winners.

VISUAL ARTS
The new breed of contemporary Filipino visual artists is becoming bold regarding
the expression of personal feelings and perspectives.
The influence of radical and modern art movements in Europe and the Americas have
penetrated the Philippine arts scene with the proliferation of installation and experimental
art.
Annual art competitions also play an important role in encouraging emerging artists to
create and produce their works.
The Pilipinas Shell Foundation, Inc. has been recognizing young talents in the visual arts
for almost half a century.
Some past winners of this competition who became National Artists include Jose Joya,
Benedicto “Bencab” Cabrera, and Ang Kiukok.
Although some describe the Filipinos as people who spent around 400 years in a convent,
five years in a prison camp, and 45 years in Hollywood, our history and the way we
handle ourselves in the present is a heritage that we can very proud of.

C Essential Learning!

ontemporary art allows Filipino artists to portray the subject and the medium in
innovative and skillful ways, reflecting Filipino identity. Look around you. In the most
unsuspecting corner of the street, in a moral along EDSA, in a mall or a high-rise condo,
or in a poem while riding the LRT or MRT, art is present. Contemporary or modern art is
not intended to be reduced to conventional notions of space and medium. Contemporary
artist has brought their artworks into the street, in public, because in contemporary times,
the main feat of any art primarily depends on how the art is able to connect with
spectators. Philippine contemporary art can be found even in the most unsuspecting
places. It cannot be reduced to conventional notions of space and medium. Architecture,
each structure tells a story of how the art of building was used to shape the course of
history and society. Likewise, architecture in the country continues to be vibrant. With
the improvement of tourism, first-class architecture is expected to pour in. Literature,
writers have also explored the western genre and have produced legitimate texts on prose
poetry, flash fiction, magic realism, and science fiction.

Contemporary Filipino writers are continuing to struggle with the low leadership
among the public and the domination of foreign titles in the market. Theater,
contemporary Philippine theater is still alive despite the dominance of television, movies,
and the internet. PETA is composed of dedicated “artists-teacher-cultural workers” who
strives for artistic excellence. TANGHALANG PILIPINO distinct in its offering is its
challenge to the commitment of the Filipino to justice, truth, and patriotism. Many of the
plays staged in Virgin Labfest become repeat productions and some even become award
winners. Visual Arts the new breed of contemporary Filipino visual artists is becoming
bold regarding the expression of personal feelings and perspectives. Annual art
competitions also play an important role in encouraging emerging artists to create and
produce their works. Some past winners of this competition who became National Artists
include Jose Joya, Benedicto “Bencab” Cabrera, and Ang Kiukok.
Big Idea
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natural disasters.
This circumstances motivates not only architects but
also the writers to create art that is related to the
environment and to the disaster – related experiences
of our fellow Filipinos.
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he internet opens many possibilities for contemporary visual arts. Through the internet, artists are able to
use tools for their creation processes. Also, artists are kept informed of opportunities for competitions,
dissemination, and exhibitions because of the internet.

BIBLE INTEGRATION

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he country’s contemporary art scene is well and alive. Every day, fresh and new talents
emerge. Filipino contemporary artists are making waves here and abroad and are responsive to
the changing times, as seen from the disaster – ready visions of Paulo Alcazaren, to the year’s
harvests of literary works in the Don Carlos Palanca Memorial Awards. Although some
describe the Filipinos as people who spent around 400 years in a convent, five years in a
prison camp, 45 years in Hollywood, our history and the way we handle ourselves in the
present is a heritage that we can be very proud of.

Lesson 4:
Arts Promotion and Preservation

 Art is a national heritage that is essential in building the nation and ensuring democracy.
 Paintings, Sculptures, songs, dances, poetry, and other forms remind people of the origins,
histories, struggles, and triumphs of the nation.
 When people for example look at the Rizal monument in Luneta or sing the national anthem they
are participating in the expression of the country’s nationhood.
 NCCA is country’s overall policy making body, coordinating, and grants giving agency for the
preservation, development, and promotion of Philippine art culture.
 The creation of the NCCA serves as the state’s initiative to promote and develop art and culture
awareness in the country.

SIX (6) ARTS AND CULTURAL GOVERNMENT AGENCIES

UNDER NCCA

1. CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPPINES

 For almost 50 years, CCP has been serving as the premier venue in the Philippines for culture and
the arts.
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  It has hosted numerous shows and exhibitions on the both performance and visual arts.
 CCP is also responsible for bringing together the different arts from various regions to the entire
country and the whole world.

8 ARTISTICS RESIDENT COMPANIES

1. National Music Competition for Young Artists Foundation (NAMCYA)

2. Ballet Philippines
3. Philippine Madrigal Singers
4. Philippine Ballet Theater
5. UST Symphony Orchestra
6. Tanghalang Pilipino
7. Bayanihan Philippine National Folk Dance Company
8. Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group

 These companies regularly stage productions, conduct workshops, and provide outreach to the
community.

2. NATIONAL HISTORICAL COMMISSION OF THE PHILIPPINES (NHCP)

 Created with a vision of a “Filipino society with citizens informed of their cultural heritage.
 Carries mandate by promoting” Philippine History and cultural heritage through research,
dissemination, conversation, sites management, and heraldry works.”
 Recently, the NHCP erected and dedicated a monument in Parang, Maguindanao, in honor of
Salipada K. Pendatun, to honor invaluable contribution in Philippine history.

Note:
HISTORY makes the citizens aware and appreciate of the country’s struggles and triumphs.

3. NATIONAL MUSEUM OF THE PHILIPPINES

 Located in the heart of Manila, the National Museum of the Philippines is the country’s
repository of archeological artifacts, national treasures, and rare specimens found in the country.
 The main task of this institution is to solicit, document, preserve, exhibit, and promote the natural
and artificial wonders of the Philippines.

NATIONAL MUSEUM TWO (2) MAIN DIVISIONS

a. Natural History Museum

b. National Art Gallery

 JUAn Luna (Spoliarium)

 The largest painting in the Philippines (4.22 meters’ x 7.675 meters).
 A historical painting, it was made by Luna in 1884 as an entry to the prestigious Exposicion de
Bellas Artes (Madrid Art Exposition, May 1884) and eventually won for him the First Gold
Medal.
 Spoliarium is a Latin word referring to the “basement of the Roman Colosseum” where the fallen
and dying gladiators are dumped and devoid of their worldly possessions.

Note:
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  The Spoliarium is the most valuable oil-on-canvas painting by Juan Luna, a Filipino educated at
the Academia de Dibujo y Pintura (Philippines) and at the Academia de San Fernando in Madrid,
Spain.

4. NATIONAL LIBRARY OF THE PHILIPPINES (NLP)

 Established in 1901, the NLP was then called the American Circulating Library to serve as
“memorial to American servicemen who died in Philippine soil.”
 The NLP is home to rare books and documents such as Acta de la Proclamacion de la Indepencia
del Pueblo Filipino and the manuscipt of the trial of ANDRES BONIFACIO.

5. NATIONAL ARCHIVES OF THE PHILIPPINES

 The history of the National Archives goes back to the Treaty of Paris in 1898 “which
stipulated the relinquishment or cession of documents from Spanish to American
authorities and provided for preservation of documents.
 Geographical Map of the Palacio Episcopal de Nueva Segovia in 1883 also known as the
Archdiocese of Vigan in Ilocos Sur.

6. KOMISYON SA WIKANG FILIPINO (KWF)

 The KWF or the Commission on the Filipino Language was created via Republic Act No.
7104. “Congress shall establish a national language commission composed of
representatives of various regions and disciplines which shall undertake, coordinate and
promote researches for the development, propagation, and preservation of Filipino and other
Philippine languages.”

 To promote and develop our national language, the KWF has annually given the Talaang
Ginto: Makata ng Taon for Filipino poetry, Aklat ng Bayan, and other grants or programs
on fundings, awards, and projects.

THE ARTIST AND THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS

According to esteemed critic and scholar Dr. Nicanor Tiongson, there is a vital
role played by conmetmporary artists in “creating art that will contribute to social change
by elightening viewers and audiences about the nature and causes of the problems they
face as a Filipinos today.” it is with this “enlightenment” that gives the artist
responsibility in their craft. Dr. Tiongson challenges the artists to create art that has a
social and political relevance, a kind of art that will contribute to an awareness of present
realities and conditions of society.

Essential Learning!

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ontemporary art allows Filipino artists to portray the subject and the medium in
innovative and skillful ways, reflecting Filipino identity. Look around you. In the most
unsuspecting corner of the street, in a moral along EDSA, in a mall or a high-rise condo,
or in a poem while riding the LRT or MRT, art is present. Contemporary or modern art is not
intended to be reduced to conventional notions of space and medium. Contemporary artist has
brought their artworks into the street, in public, because in contemporary times, the main feat of
any art primarily depends on how the art is able to connect with spectators. Philippine
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 contemporary art can be found even in the most unsuspecting places. It cannot be reduced to
conventional notions of space and medium. Architecture, each structure tells a story of how the
art of building was used to shape the course of history and society. Likewise, architecture in the
country continues to be vibrant. With the improvement of tourism, first-class architecture is

expected to pour in. Literature, writers have also explored the western genre and have

produced legitimate texts on prose poetry, flash fiction, magic realism, and science fiction.

Arts and culture are integral to nation building. To promote and propagate the arts and
cultural heritage of the country and its different regions, the state created the NCCA. Its six
agencies (CCP, NLP, the NHCP, National Museum, National Archives, and the KWF) ensure the
promotion and preservation of the country’s heritage in the culture and the arts.

Big Idea

Even issues of culture and the arts have to undergo bureaucratic processes so that they
can have proper access to funds and other mean of support from the government.

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