Art is life.

Art is not a creation.

It is the expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.

“To create art is to give life.”

It is a form of creative activity such as painting, music, literature, and dance.

Integral to Life

Secular form of art

Faith and Catechism

National Identity 

Geometric Design

Social Realism

are for ritual purposes or for everyday use

Orientalizing

What era? Art became a handmaiden of religion, serving to propagate the Catholic faith and thus support the colonial order at the same time.

characterized by geometric designs and patterns eliciting focus from the believers.

What era? Since they advocated for the culture of East Asia, preference was given to the indigenous art and traditions of the Philippines. This emphasized their propaganda of Asia belonging to Asians.

What era? Commercial and advertising arts were integrated into the fine arts curriculum. Moreover, Americans favored idyllic sceneries and secular forms of arts

What era? Arts became expression of people’s aspirations for a just, free, and sovereign society.

What era? began after World War 2 and the granting of Independence. Writers and artists posed the question of national identity as the main theme of various art forms.

What era? The Philippine Contemporary Art was the offshoot of social realism brought about by Martial Law.

What age? - Craftmanship

What age? - Technique

What age? - Skill

What age? - Fine arts

What age? - Genius and Design

What age? - New Art Forms

What age? - Self-expression

It has become a collaborative process and the audience plays an active role in reacting and constructing meaning about the work of art.

refers to 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.

This art functions in the global society that is culturally diverse and technology-oriented.

Contemporary Art- current, now, the present

is the art that springs out of the present-day events and passions of the society.

is essential to you not only because it belongs to your time but it also serves a form of expression of the people's feelings and longings.

It has become a collaborative process and the audience plays an active role in reacting and constructing meaning about the work of art.

the means through which the artists of today communicate their sentiments.

Traditional vs. Contemporary

culture-bound

Traditional vs. Contemporary

focus on the message to his/her audience

Traditional vs. Contemporary

mostly focuses on realistic figures

Traditional vs. Contemporary

revolve around the artist and his/her feelings

Traditional vs. Contemporary

art representations

Traditional vs. Contemporary

limited to structures and standards set

Traditional vs. Contemporary

diverse array of materials, media, style not bounded by any rule or standard

Traditional vs. Contemporary

diverse array of materials, media, style not bounded by any rule or standard