2. Let’s Stay Motivated
“Let us all stand and dance the basic
steps of the Sinukuan Festival from the
Region III Province of Pampanga”.
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3. Learning Objectives:
At the end of this module, you are expected to:
• Identify the various contemporary art forms and
practices from the various regions
• Describe the various contemporary art forms and
practices from the various regions
• Ponder on the importance of various contemporary
art forms and practices from the various regions
8. Introduction
It refers to over 100 art styles and
movements which flourished from 1945
up to the present time.
CONTEMPORARY ART
9. Contemporary Arts
At the present time, art became
more different from traditional art
where they follow a certain
structure or style. Contemporary
artists explore new styles and
perspectives in producing art.
12. 1. Abstract Expressionism.
In this art style, the artist freely
applies materials like paints or
crayon without following
structures and patterns. The
manner of applying the materials
depends on his expression of
feelings and emotions.
14. 2. Op ART
This is made by
repeatedly using lines or
images until an optical
illusion is produced.
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17. 3. Performance Art
In this art style, different
media and the human
body work together in
order to execute a
performance in front of a
live audience. It is
theatrical in nature.
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18. 4. Environmental Art
This art style involves the
use of materials found in
the surroundings like
stones, twigs, wood and
trees or other natural
elements to manipulate a
landscape.
19. 5. Video Art
This contains images
recorded and edited
which can be viewed
through television,
computer or projector
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20. 6. Digital Art
Digital Art. This is a
computer-aided art. In
this art style, an image
is created or designed
using application
Adobe Photoshop
Source: Smashing Magazine
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21. 7. GRAFFITI
Source: Encyclopedia Britannica
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This art style is made to be
seen by the public. It
refers to drawings or
writings quickly done on
the wall.
31. 9. Feminist Art
This was made possible
by the female artists who
thrive to tackle issues
about sexuality, gender
roles and equality in our
society. Basically, this art
style shows how the
women are being treated
in the society.
Source: The Art Newspaper
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32. 10. Kinetic Art
this refers to art which
creates motions or
movements.
Source: Encyclopedia Britanicca
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33. 11. Postmodern Art
This applies the modern
style of producing art by
mixing materials and
putting them together in an
unusual way like welding
pieces of iron to produce a
sculpture.
Sabel Sculpture by Ben Cab in Baguio
37. 12. Minimalism
These are arts that use
minimal techniques and
materials. Minimalism
means “Removing
unnecessary things and
retaining what is
important”.
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43. Activity:
1. Look for one (1) contemporary art made by a Filipino artist in Region III.
Write its name/title and the name of its artist in your answer sheet. If the date
when and where the artwork was made available, include it. Then, you may
identify what style was applied by the artist from the contemporary art styles
discussed.
Name/Title of the art work:
Name of the artist:
Date and Place of publication:
Style/Type: