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Contemporary

Philippine Arts from

the Regions

Quarter 1 - Module 2

Contemporary Arts in the

Philippines

Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions Alternative Delivery Mode Quarter 1 - Module 2 : Contemporary Arts in the Philippines First Edition, 2020 Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the government agency or office wherein the work is created shall be necessary for exploitation of such work for profit. Such agency or office may, among other things, impose as a condition the payment of royalties. Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand names, trademarks, etc.) included in this module are owned by their respective copyright holders. Every effort has been exerted to locate and seek permission to use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and authors do not represent nor claim ownership over them. Published by the Department of Education Secretary: Leonor Magtolis Briones Undersecretary: Diosdado M. San Antonio Printed in the Philippines by ________________________ Department of Education – National Capital Region Office Address: Misamis St. Bago Bantay, Quezon City Telefax: 02 - 929 - 0153 E-mail Address: [email protected] Development Team of the Module Writer: Orlando L. Tonsay Editor: Ivanne Faye G. Factor Reviewers: Dr. Arlyn M. Brigola and Dr. Gregorio T. Capiral Illustrator: Mervin M. Meude Layout Artist: Teddy C. Sarmiento Management Team: Wilfredo E. Cabral, Director IV Genia V. Santos, CLMD Chief Dennis M. Mendoza, Regional EPS In Charge of LRMS Micah S. Pacheco, Regional ADM Coordinator Evangeline P. Ladines, CESO V, Schools Division Superintendent Rodel C. Apostol, Division EPS In Charge of LRMS

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Introductory Message For the facilitator: Arts have been a part of our lives since our childhood. The ramifications of the Arts have grown and have expanded to encompass so many aspects of our lives. As such, the Arts have been and will always be a part of our lives. The learner and the learner’s family need to be aware of the fact that they get to encounter and to appreciate the Arts almost daily. It has embedded itself in our society and it has become part of their lives. They need to know and, more importantly, to understand the Arts. Having knowledge and understanding of it should not be shunned as another useless “add on” to the learning burden of the learner. Rather, it is essential in knowing and understanding oneself. Module 2 is made with these in mind. This module can be used in school and at home as it can stand alone or be part of a continuum of lessons in enhancing one’s knowledge of the contemporary arts and integrated art forms. Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions is a subject that will enhance the understanding of what is already known by both learner and parents. It is important that writing, drawing and coloring materials are prepared ahead so that it would be easier to facilitate the activities. Short bond papers should be prepared. The learner should be told to use separate sheets in answering the pre-test, self-check exercises, and post-test. 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. Notes to the Teacher Most of the students have little or limited interest at all with Art in its general sense. It is important that the students get convinced that the Arts in different forms are everywhere and that they are part of their daily lives. Well known contemporary artists, dance groups and musicians can be cited to enable the students to “get connected” and interested with Philippine Contemporary Arts.

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For the learner: Drawings, picture-collages and paper arts have been part of your education since you were a child. You will know and understand the Arts more in this subject, Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions. Module 2 will let you distinguish forms of contemporary art from the different regions of the country and discover the conglomeration of other art forms integrated together to come up with contemporary art truly distinct and Filipino. Integrative art can be found in contemporary art. Filipino artists are adept in creating artworks from different materials, both traditional and non-traditional. Different elements and forms are integrated to create contemporary Philippine art. To accomplish this, you need to have your own materials for writing and drawing. This module allows you to follow through its content through orderly and developmental steps. As you go along, you will discover that this is like an interactive game where you do and learn things at the same time. Take this, read it, learn from it, and enjoy it. This module has the following parts and corresponding icons: What I Need to Know This^ will give you an idea of the skills or competencies you are expected to learn in the module. What I Know This part^ includes an^ activity^ that aims to check what you already know about the lesson to take. If you get all the answers correct (100%), you may decide to skip this module. What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the current lesson with the previous one. What’s New In^ this^ portion,^ the^ new^ lesson^ will^ be introduced to you in various ways such as a story, a song, a poem, a problem opener, an activity or a situation. What is It This section provides a brief discussion of the lesson. This aims to help you discover and understand new concepts and skills. What’s More This^ comprises^ activities^ for^ independent practice to solidify your understanding and skills of the topic. You may check the creativecommons.org/photos/66e00472-087e- 4e30-9a02-9b4f917949a

What I Need to Know This module is designed and is written for you. It is intended to facilitate understanding and appreciation of Philippine Contemporary Arts. The scope of this module permits it to be used in different learning situations. The language used recognizes the diverse vocabulary level of learners. The lessons are arranged to follow the standard sequence of the course as indicated in the curriculum guide. However, the order in which you read them can be changed to correspond with the flow of the lesson and with the rate or pace of learning. The module is a will cover the following integrated topics, namely:

1. Contemporary Art,

2. Integrative Art, and

3. Contemporary Art Forms from the Philippine Regions

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. define Contemporary Arts,

2. explain integrative Art,

3. infer Integrative Art in Contemporary Art, and

4. identify and classify the contemporary art forms from the Philippine Regions

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Directions. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write the answers on a separate sheet of paper.

1. Philippine Contemporary Arts can be found _____.

a. at home c. in the streets

b. in school d. all of the above

2. Common everyday arts should be _____.

a. appreciated c. depreciated

b. avoided d. detested

3. Present day art has a lot of _____.

a. deficiencies c. problems

b. difficulties d. varieties

4. Manga is an example of _____.

a. Applied Art c. Performance Art

b. Literary Art d. Visual Art

5. Contemporary Art is an expression of our _____.

a. fear c. times

b. negativity d. weakness

6. Contemporary Art is the artist’s expression of his perception and comprehension of his personal _____.

a. consents c. contests

b. contents d. contexts

7. Contemporary Arts in the Philippines is as diverse as our _____.

a. flocks c. mobs

b. gangs d. people

8. Viewers can appreciate contemporary Philippine art more by employing all of their _____.

a. finances c. senses

b. forces d. systems

What I Know

Different kinds of local artworks have sprung not only in the urban centers of the country and in schools of arts of different educational institutions but also a lot more of never before seen or heard art forms from the countryside have made known and have become renowned. The seeming isolation and distance of many communities in far flung regions have kept the beauty and significance of countless forms of Philippine art. It is real good news that they have been exposed and have been expressed. What’s In Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions is not just a subject that has to be learned. It wants Contemporary Philippine Arts to be viewed, to be understood and to be appreciated in the context as they were created. As mentioned in the previous module, the arts come in various categories and forms. It is essential to know and understand the meaning of the term contemporary when used in defining Contemporary Philippine Arts. Understanding it would pave the way for better appreciation of the arts in the Philippine context. Understanding Philippine Arts would provide a better perception of the details, context, meaning and significance of the artworks placed in a cultural, political and historical context. It is also important to differentiate Modern Philippine Arts from Contemporary Philippine Arts. It would be easy to misunderstand the two by treating them as interchangeably the same. The recent years revealed a conglomeration or mix of different art forms and art media that are expressions of the times where we live in. Many art forms are integrated to create artworks that are quite different from Classical and Modern Arts. Integrative Art has become part of Contemporary Art. Contemporary Art is evident when we go to the different regions and provinces of our country. Each artwork exhibiting its own uniqueness and meaning. Lesson

Art: Meaning and Forms

People get out of their houses to go to school, to work or to buy something. Almost all of them are unmindful of their surroundings as they seldom pay attention to the daily usual sights and sounds. They all come back home with same circumstances. The signages, billboards, music, pictures and other similar visual and auditory presentations have become a conglomeration of perceived mundane elements of daily life. Thus, the beauty, relevance, significance and implications of these otherwise monotonous external stimuli are seldom comprehended and appreciated. Let’s imagine that you will be going out of your house and come across the following pictures. Give the questions some thought and answer them truthfully. What do you see in the picture? Did they catch our attention? Cite its significance or importance. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:09960jfTomas_Morato_%26_28_Boy_Scouts_Philippines_Monument-Roundaboutfvf.jpg What do you see in the picture? Are their colors and font styles appealing? Why or why not? Cite their significance or importance. creativecommons.org/photos/d15ee899- 2648 - 4f16-89b3-390ad What do you see in the picture? Are they inspiring or distracting? Why or why not? Cite its significance or importance. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Street_art_in_SF_1.jpg What’s New 1 3 2

What is It The pictures presented in the previous activity are depictions of the artworks that are seen today. Present day art has a lot of variety. There are various expressions Philippine art that can be found right inside our homes and are found everywhere. The arrangement of furniture, home décor, the way a mother cooks a particular kind of food to the jeepney designs and signages, architecture of buildings, billboard designs and other unnoticed works of art, comprise the “art of today.” The artworks and styles of the past have evolved and have adapted to a dynamic changing world, a world immersed in the latest technology and emerging ideologies. These artworks and styles are created, witnessed and experienced in our lifetime by artists and style experts catering to Millennial and Gen Z viewers, and techy clientele. These artworks are collectively known as Contemporary Art. The term contemporary has been defined as something “happening, existing, living, or coming into being during the same period of time” (Merriam-Webster). Assuming this definition, Contemporary Art refers to art of any form and genre that produced in our contemporary time, simply put as “art created today.” It should not be confused with Modern Art which ranges from the end of the 19th^ Century until the 1970’s or 1980’s or the late 20th^ Century. It will put Contemporary Art from the late 20th^ Century to the present. Modern Art differs from Contemporary Art historically and contextually. Contemporary Art Contemporary Art is influenced by the economic, social, political and environmental context where the artist is immersed in. It can be said that Contemporary Art is the artist’s expression of his perception and comprehension of these contexts. Contemporary Arts in the Philippines is as diverse as our people. Contemporary Philippine Art is not confined to the usual genres of the four main art forms, namely, visual, literary, applied and performing arts. Genres are categories of artistic creation and are characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter. Many other genres came up which include pure are forms as well as mixed art forms. The following are examples from each art form:

Examples of Contemporary Art Forms Visual Arts Performance Arts Applied Arts Literary Arts

• Pop Art •^ Music:^ blues, electronic, experimental, funk, hip-hop, jazz, metal, pop, rock, roots - Video Art • Illustrated Novel
• Word Art • Photography • Digi-Fiction
• Conceptual Art • Computer Art • Graphic Novels
• Installation Art (^) • Film and Broadcasting Art - Manga
• Photorealism (^) • Theater Art: stage, film, street play - Doodle Fiction
• Contemporary Realism - Architecture, Design and Allied Art - Text-Talk Novels
• Dance: flash mob, Street Dances comprising hip- hop, funk, house and rave
• Chick Literature
• Graffiti Art • Flash Fiction
  • Hyper Poetry
  • Blog Contemporary Art is prominent in the Philippines and has been appreciated by so many people, and some of them were not even aware that they are looking at fine examples of Contemporary Art. Many contemporary Philippine artworks have earned the admiration and respect of viewers from here and abroad. These artworks are expressions of the artist’s thoughts and feelings based on their experience of the here and now. These include current events, issues and social concerns affecting the society where the artist lives in. Contemporary Philippine artists hail from the different regions of the country. They use a wide variety of art media in their creations, some of the media are materials that are readily available in the locality where the artist resides. Contemporary Philippine artworks are multifaceted and are expressive renditions of the artist’s perception of what were observed and experienced. These artists create, work and make art in their personal context. Viewers can appreciate contemporary Philippine art more by employing all of their senses. Viewing art is not just a detached experienced but a deep personal experience of dwelling into the artist’s mind and heart. Expressions of Contemporary Philippine Art are influenced by social, historical, geographical, ideational, personal and technical factors. These factors are imbibed by the artist and are combined to get immersed in the heart, to get molded in the mind and to be propelled in the hands to create an expressive reality. Elements of Contemporary Art Contemporary Arts have different elements that are put together to come up with a distinct artwork. These elements include:

1. Appropriation , this relates to the modifications made by the artist.
2. Hybridity , this refers in the use of different art mediums that are put together.

Activity 1.1 Analyzing Contemporary Philippine Arts Contemporary Philippine Art considers not only the artist but also the participation of the community through the viewers. The experience is not solely confined to the creator of the artwork but also to its viewer. Being member of the community and a viewer, you can also take part in creating art. There is no established or fixed standard in creating contemporary art. The artist is free to render his artwork with the use of various materials, traditional or non-traditional, any combination of style and technique, and choice of form either singly or in combination. Observing Art: Understanding the Form, Media and Style Integrative Art comes in different sizes and shapes, forms and styles. This art can be observed in Junk Art. Junk Art is a sculptural rendition using discarded or used materials usually scrap plastic, cartons, paper, metal or glass. Observe and analyze this artwork and answer the questions: What is being depicted in this artwork? What kind of art is this? What materials were used in creating this artwork? Cite the significance or importance of this kind of artwork. commons.wikimedia.org/wiki/File:Junk_Art_at_Havenstreet_-geograph.org.uk-_835576.jpg What’s More

Processing:

1. What kind of media or materials were used in this kind of art?
2. What other media or materials can be used aside from those identified in the picture?
3. If you will be given the chance to create this kind of art, what would you create?
4. What media or materials would you use in creating your artwork?
5. Cite the possible obstacles or difficulties you might encounter in creating this artwork. Give your understanding of the following terms with reference to creating art:
6. Para-paraan
7. Diskarte
8. Galing
9. Bihasa
10. Sanay Activity 1.2 Bring Out Your Resourcefulness and Creativity Traditional art media include pencils, crayons, watercolor, papers, scissors and a lot more of materials usually used in school. Young students have learned to draw and to create artworks from these materials. Some students excelled with the use of these materials but there are others who can do better with non-traditional art materials. These materials can be accessed and can be acquired free from the surroundings. There is no need to purchase them from a bookstore. It all depends on one’s resourcefulness and creativity. One is resourceful if one has the ability to find quick and clever ways to get art materials from one’s surroundings. One is creative if one can use his or her imagination in coming up with an artwork that is considered original and has never been done or created before. The combination of resourcefulness and creativity can bring out the artist in everyone. Enhancing Capability: Selecting Materials and Creation It is about time for you to put your resourcefulness into good use. Make your experience as a jump-off point in appreciating the Arts. In this activity, you need to go into your mind in order to come up with a realistic idea of the kind of artwork that you would want to have. Write your answer for each column based on the locations found in the first column of the table:

Give your understanding of the following terms with reference to non-traditional art materials:

1. Retaso (textile) 2. Kusot (coconut) 3. dayami (rice) 4. May wido (in singing) 5. Pulido (in drawing or painting)
2. The artworks and styles of the past have evolved and have adapted to a dynamic changing world, a world immersed in the latest technology and emerging ideologies to become the Contemporary Art of today.
3. Contemporary Art refers to art of any form and genre that produced in our contemporary time, simply put as “art created today.”
4. Genres are categories of artistic creation and are characterized by similarities in form, style, or subject matter.
5. Contemporary Art is expressions of the artist’s thoughts and feelings based on their experience of the here and now which current events, issues and social concerns affecting the society where the artist lives in.
6. Contemporary Philippine artists hail from the different regions of the country and they use a wide variety of art media in their creations. These are materials that are readily available in the locality where the artist resides.
7. Contemporary Arts have different elements that are put together to come up with a distinct artwork like Performance, Appropriation, Technology, Hybridity and Space. (Mnemonics: PATHS)
8. The distinct features of Contemporary Philippine Art include Communal, Holistic, Intuitive, Multi-focal, Integrative and Creative Process. (Mnemonics: CHIMIC)
9. Contemporary Philippine Art considers not only the artist but also the participation of the community through the viewers wherein the experience is not solely confined to the creator of the art but also to the viewer of the art.
10. Integrative Art comes in different sizes and shapes, forms and styles as observed in Junk Art which is a sculptural rendition using discarded or used materials.
11. The combination of resourcefulness and creativity can bring out the artist in everyone. What I Have Learned

What I Can Do Anyone can be an artist. You just have to put your resourceful and creative potential into good use. Create something from anything. A. Preparation:

1. Take a walk around your house and yard. Look for some unused or discarded materials like metal, wood, plastic, paper, even dried leaves, branches, pebbles and small rocks.
2. Gather them together and do some cleaning of these materials as you deem it appropriate then look for a good work place.
3. Think of a sculptural artwork that can be made from these materials. Use your limitless imagination.
4. Using commercial paste or homemade paste (made from cooked cornstarch), glue, tapes, leftover paint or watercolor, create an art work at the time frame specified by your teacher. B. After creating your artwork, copy and answer this on a separate sheet of paper: Type of Art Form Title Personal Reflection about the Artwork C. Take a picture of your artwork and send it to your teacher and selected five classmates for them to observe and analyze, your teacher may opt to have the picture posted in your social media wall accompanied by your answers in Letter B and be visible only to selected friends and classmates to avoid bashing. You can request for their comments regarding your artwork.