Contemporary Arts From The Region 2 Semester - 1 Quarter - : ND ST

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL
Contemporary Arts from the

Region
2nd Semester – 1st Quarter -
Module 2
Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines
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Introduction
In its most basic sense, the term contemporary art refers to art – namely painting, sculpture,
photography, installation, performance, and video art – produced today. Although the exact starting point
of this genre is still debated, many historians consider the late 1960s or early 1970s (the end of modern
art, or modernism) to be an adequate estimate.
Given its “art of today” as definition, let’s take a look on the different forms of contemporary arts:
Photography
Known as “photographic art” or “artistic photography”. It refers to an imprecise category of
photographs, created in accordance with the creative vision of the cameraman. The basic idea behind this
genre is that the photographer aims to produce a more personal – typically more evocative or atmospheric
– impression. We can also simply say that fine art photography describes any image taken by a camera
where the intention is aesthetic (that is, a photo whose value lies primarily in its beauty) rather than
scientific (photos with scientific value), commercial (product photos), or journalistic (photos with news or
illustrative value).
Conceptual Art
In conceptual art, the concept(s) or idea(s) involved in the work take precedence over traditional
aesthetic, technical, and material concerns. It means that the most important aspect of the work is the
idea or concept. Planning and decisions are made beforehand and the execution is a perfunctory affair.
The idea becomes a machine that makes the art.
Ai Wei Wei, “Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads”

Performance Art
Performance Art begun in the 1960s and retain its popularity today. Performance art is a drama-
inspired approach to art. While the art form is performed by artists (as the name suggests), it is not solely
intended as entertainment. Instead, is goal is to convey a message or idea. Predominant performance
artists include Marina Abramovic, Yoko Ono and Joseph Beuys.
Abramovic performing The Artist is Present, Museum of Modern Art

Installation Art
Installation art is a genre in which “ideas” and “impact” are regarded as being more important than
the quality of a finished “product” or “work of art.” In here, installation artists are more concerned with the
presentation of their message than with the material used to present it. Often, they’re large-scale and site-
specific, enabling artists to transform any space into a customized, interactive environment. Well-known
installation artists include Yayoi Kusama, Dale Chihuly, and Bruce Munro.
Yayoi Kusama, “Gleaming Lights of the Souls”
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Land Art
A form of contemporary art, also known as Earthworks or Earth Art. This is a land-based
interventions or artworks that has a variety of forms, from large-scale artworks like man-made curtains
reaching across vast stretches of landscape, the encirclement of whole islands in coloured fabric, and
reshaped waterways and volcanoes, to simple lines of footprints in the earth.
Robert Smithson, “Spiral Jetty”

Animation Art
Animation art is a form of visual art that makes motion picture from a series of still drawings.
Although twenty first century animation is dominated by computerized film and video technology, the
creative figure drawing skills and draftsmanship of cartoonists and graphic artists remain an integral part
of the process. Famous twentieth century animators include J. Stuart Blackton, George McManus, Max
Fleischer, and Walt Disney, and the team from DreamWorks Animation. Famous animated film cartoons
include Mickey Mouse, Bugs Bunny and Donald Duck, Jungle Book, the Simpsons, Shrek and Anime.
Computer Art
Computer art refers to any form of graphic art or digital imagery which is produced with the aid of
a computer, or any types of art in which the role of the computer is emphasized. The best known digital
artists include German pioneer Manfred Mohr, the American artist Ronald Davis, John Lansdown, and
Jean-Pierre
Hebert.
Graphic Art
Graphic arts depend their effect on line and tone, not color. The main classical type of graphic art
is drawing, which includes cartoons, caricature, comic strips and animation, as well as line drawings and
sketching with pencil or charcoal, and pen and ink. Graphic art also denotes those art forms involved in
printmaking, such as etching and engraving, including drypoint. Postmodern forms include the word art of
Christopher Wool and the conceptual graphic art of Barbara Kruger.
Poster Art
Poster art describes a general category of printed 2-D artwork which is designed to be affixed to a
vertical surface. Posters may consist exclusively of images, or images and text. Poster art is used by
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painters and printmakers, art publishers and cultural organizers, politicians and propagandists, as well as
commercial firms, PR and Advertising Agencies.
Activity
Aside the examples of contemporary arts given in the Introduction part, there are other forms of
contemporary art. Research the following forms of contemporary art. Be sure to include a short
description, and examples. Include one image to illustrate the given form of art. Be sure to properly cite
your image. Use short bond paper for your output.
1. Video Art
2. Word Art
3. Graffiti Art
4. Body Art
5. Collage
Assessment
Directions: Read the statements carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Use a separate
sheet of paper for your answer.
1. What defined Earth art from the other forms of art?
A. It integrates other forms of art
B. It required too much materials to finish one work
C. It rejects traditional gallery and museum spaces
D. It gives stress to the environment
2. What makes installation art different from sculpture or other traditional art forms?
A. Its ability to physically interact with viewers
B. Its beauty and elegance
C. Its popularity and intricacy
D. Its complexity and ingenuity
3. Which of the following DO NOT belong to the group?
A. Spraycan Art C. Subway Art
B. Aerosol Art D. Land Art
4. Juan is a thriving politician. He wants that even in the far-flung area, his name and his platform be
remembered. What art form is best use by Juan?
A. Animation C. Poster
B. Collage D. Video
5. Anne collects pieces of paper, photographs, fabric and other materials. She arranged it in an illustration
and create a new form of art. Anne is working on what form of art?
A. Animation C. Computer Art
B. Collage D. Graphic Art
6. Carlo collects discarded materials like glass, scrap metal, plastic and wood from the junkshop and
turned it into a beautiful work of art. What form of art is this?
A. Jewelry Art C. Metalwork Art
B. Junk Art D. Mosaic
7. Which of the following is NOT an example of graphic art?
A. Cartoons C. Graffiti
B. Comic strips D. Word art
8. Body painting, face painting as well as tattoos and mime as examples of _____.
A. Animation art C. Conceptual art
B. Body art D. Graphic art
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9. Sam is well-versed in creating digital images with the aid of computer. What form of art does Sam
practicing?
A. Architecture C. Photography
B. Computer Art D. Street art
10. Actors and actresses are the major key players to give life to a performance whether live or recorded,
spontaneous or scripted.
A. Body art C. Painting
B. Conceptual art D. Performance art
11. Jason, as an artist in his own right, uses whatever materials and whatever form is most appropriate to
put his idea in his work.
A. Animation Art C. Conceptual art
B. Body Art D. Computer art
12. Which of the following best describe video art?
A. Video art employs the use of actors, with distinctive plot
B. Video art contains dialogues of actors to convey ideas or messages
C. Video art involves the use of video and/or audio data and relies on moving pictures
D. Video art generally define motion pictures as propaganda
13. Word art is defined as _____.
A. Art that includes words or phrases as its primary artistic component
B. Art that defined more by line and tone
C. Linear realization of visual objects, concepts, emotions and fantasies
D. Art that explains, clarifies, illuminates, or merely decorates a written text
14. What makes photography differ from painting?
A. Photography requires a real physical object to be there to take a picture of it
B. Photography uses creative imagination to come out with a beautiful work of art
C. Photography creates emotions that move and compel people to do things
D. Photography requires technical skill to be considered as indispensable part of one’s artistic
talent
15. Which of the following best defined flash mob?
A. Dancers form themselves spontaneously into lines or circles and do their step patterns, rhythms
and tempos
B. Dancers performed in a large hall, by several couples who follow similar routines and steps
C. Dancers use their emotions and moods to design their own steps and routines
D. Group of people who assemble suddenly in a public place for the purpose of doing an unusual
or entertaining activity of short duration
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SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Contemporary Arts from the

Department of Education ● Republic of the Philippines

Ai Wei Wei, “Circle of Animals/Zodiac Heads”

Abramovic performing The Artist is Present, Museum of Modern Art

Yayoi Kusama, “Gleaming Lights of the Souls”

Robert Smithson, “Spiral Jetty”

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