CPAR-Module-4
CPAR-Module-4
Philippine Arts
from the Regions
Grade 11/12 Module 4:
Elements and Principles of
Contemporary Art Forms
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CPAR – Grade 11-12
Alternative Delivery Mode
Module 4: Elements and Principles of Contemporary Art Forms
First Edition, 2020
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Philippine Arts
from the Regions
Module 4:
Elements and Principles of
Contemporary Art Forms
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:
Welcome to the Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions 11/12 Alternative
Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on the Elements and Principles of Contemporary Art
Forms
This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help
learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration
their needs and circumstances.
In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of
the module:
As a facilitator you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module.
You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.
Welcome to the CPAR 11/12 Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Elements
and Principles of Contemporary Art Forms!
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depict skill, action and purpose. Through our hands we may learn, create and
accomplish. Hence, the hand in this learning resource signifies that you as a
learner is capable and empowered to successfully achieve the relevant
competencies and skills at your own pace and time. Your academic success lies in
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This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities
for guided and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be
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enabled to process the contents of the learning resource while being an active
learner.
What I Need to Know This will give you an idea of the skills or
competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.
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At the end of this module you will also find:
1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of
the module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your
answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are
not alone.
We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!
This module was designed and written with you in mind. It is here to help you
master the elements and principles of contemporary art forms. The scope of this
module permits it to be used in many different learning situations. The language
used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of students. The lessons are arranged
to follow the standard sequence of the course. But the order in which you read
them can be changed to correspond with the textbook you are now using.
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Affective
Appreciate the value of contemporary art forms’ elements and principles
Psychomotor
Present an artwork using contemporary art forms elements and principles.
What I Know
I. Directions: Read and analyze each sentence. Encircle the letter of the best
answer.
1. Which of the following is NOT an example of line?
A. Dot B. Wavy C. Outline D. Perpendicular
3. It is known as the quality of a surface or the way any work of art is represented.
A. Space B. Texture C. Value D. Color
Lesson
Elements and Principles of
1 Contemporary Art Forms
What makes an artwork? To deeply understand one’s creation, we must be
knowledgeable about the basic concepts of its elements and principles. Knowing
these basic concepts can boost visual literacy. Artists make more powerful
artworks when they utilize the principles and elements of art.
On the other hand, when viewers are more familiar with the elements and
principles of art, they can be more aware of the details and can better appreciate
arts. Below are the definitions of the inseparable concepts to further understand
contemporary art works.
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PRINCIPLES OF ART- Arrangements and organization of elements (building
blocks) -The way (style and strategy) of an artist can organize the elements of art to
create a wide range of effects.
What’s In
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What’s New
Describe the colors in this How do the colors in this What color scheme did the
artwork. artwork made you feel? artist use?
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What is It
To deepen your understanding of any art form, carefully analyze the table
below about the elements and principles of contemporary art:
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2. FORM A visual tool that an
artist uses to compose an
artwork
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dimensional. It is
measurable by length,
width, height and encloses
volume.
A three-dimensional form
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st/meet-moshe-safdie-internationally-
while a three-dimensional acclaimed-architect-designing-new-boise-
form of sculpture does not library#stream/0
only occupy space but can
also contain space
physical nature of an
artwork
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Space, Line, Texture, Value,
Color, Form.
background, foreground,
and middle ground. Space
refers to the distances or
areas around, between or
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within components of a arts/art/john-sloans-south-beach-1905
piece.
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Intensity(saturation)-
brightness of a color and
can be measured by
boldness or dullness. It is
also known as purity or
dullness of a color
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lesson
1. CONTRAST
difference. It is known as
the arrangement of
opposite elements and
effects. It is a strategy
used by an artist to
break up a work of art.
This is the opposite of
unity. For example: dark
and light colors, smooth
Caravaggio, Crucifixion of St. Peter, 16
and rough textures, and
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large and small shapes s-of-design-examples/
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2. EMPHASIS Emphasis helps the
audience put the story of
an artwork in their own
interpretation. An artist
way of using visual
elements to draw
attention to a specific
area, usually the focal
point in an artwork. https://artclasscurator.com/principle
s-of-design-examples/
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skyline. The proportions could
indicate depth of perspective or
could symbolize the
relationship of laborers in
building a city.
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s-of-design-examples/
6. BALANCE
visual weight in an
artwork. An equality in
weight, attention, or
attraction of the various
visual elements. https://artclasscurator.com/principle
s-of-design-examples/
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What’s More
1. How can you analyze a particular artwork of an artist? How can you describe an
artist's work using these elements and principles?
3. How will you show appreciation on a specific artwork using its elements and
principles?
Activity 2: Think and Talk: Look at the artwork below and analyze and answer
the questions thoroughly. (Critical thinking, Communication and Character
Building)
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Tughra of Sultan Süleiman the Magnificent ca. 1555-60
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1. What elements and principles were presented in the artwork to create rhythm?
2. If this painting were a song, what would it sounds like? How do the lines, color,
and rhythm create the song?
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What I Have Learned
Elements (7)
• Line
• Form
• Texture
• Shape
• Space
• Color
• Value
Principles (8)
• Contrast
• Emphasis
• Movement
• Rhythm
• Proportion
• Balance
• Unity
What I Can Do
Let us DRAW
Draw/Sketch a symbol using the elements and principles of arts (line, space,
color and value only) to show your feelings after learning the topic. Write 5 to
10 sentences to explain the symbol you created. Ask suggestions from your
family members.
(Creativity, Collaboration, Communication, Character and Critical Thinking)
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Assessment
Direction: Write the letter (in capital) of the best answer on the space
provided. (Critical Thinking)
Additional Activities
(Creativity, Critical Thinking, Communication)
Art Critique
Choose one Visual Art of any Filipino Artist. Present it online and discuss the
following art elements and principles that can be observed in his/her artwork.
Format of Presentation:
Actual picture of the Artist’s creation:
Element/Principle that can be seen:
Name of Artist:
Reference:
Process Questions:
1. What makes the artist’s creation contemporary?
2. How does the artist’s artwork reflect the people of today’s generation?
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Criteria for grading:
Presentational Skills and Content--------------------- 30pts.
Organizational Skills 20pts.
Coherence 25pts.
Ability to answer the questions ------------------------------------- 25pts.
TOTAL ------------------------------------------------------------------- 100 pts.
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