Characteristi

cs of
Contemporar
y Art
Objectives:
1. Describe the beginnings of
contemporary art in the Philippines.
2. Discuss the characteristics of
contemporary art.
3. Explain the importance of process
in contemporary art-making.
Activity#1
Go to your groups.
Compare the two artwork on the
next slide.
Identify the differences.
 Modern Art
by Cesar Legazpi (Bar Girls)
Contemporary Art
by Louie Cordero
WHAT IS CONTEMPORARY
ART?
"art that has been and continues
to be created during our
lifetimes." In other words,
contemporary to us.
Contemporay Art
-is not confined to the
museum.
- found in galleries, art
schools, side streets, and
public spaces like the
train or bus station,
shopping centers or
Contemporay Art
Practice of selling paintings
Installation Artworks
-for display only in particular
setting and for a given span
of time
- de-constructed, cannot be
repeated or sold.
Contemporay Art
Many artworks posted
online for viewing and
purchase item.
Contemporay Art
Many Contemporary artists
are self-taught and did not
have formal education.
- Access to different kinds of
materials that were
originally used only for
construction.
Contemporay Art
Different shapes and forms
have emerged.
-Employ the help of
fabricators ,carpenters,
electricians or welders in
constructing their
artworks.
Contemporay Art
Some gather found
objects and put these
together in a certain way to
expresses their regarding
issue on reality.
Contemporay Art
Originality is not issue.
An artist can get another
artists work and add to it,
redesign or interpret it using
other materials.
Contemporay Art
What is essential to
Contemporary artist
therefore, is the process of
art-making.
Contemporay Art
Is a statement that an artist
makes about life, thoughts,
ideas, beliefs, and many
other things that define
human life.
 Lets watch a video for
more information!!!
The following are the Artists
and their contributions of the
Philippine Contemporary Art

Vicente
Manansala
*Cubism
 Balut
Vendors

Luksong
Taga
 Nena Saguil

Rice
Pounding
 Hernando
Ocampo

Mutant
Ang Kiukok
Jose Joya
Imelda Cajipe-
Endaya
The Good
Woman
 Manuel
Baldemor
Family Calcutta
Benedicto
Cabrera
The Huntress
Nunelucio
Alvarado
Isda sa Dughan
Edgar Talusa
Fernandez
The Present
Napoleon Abueva
Kagampan UP Oblation
Ramon Orlinas
Undying Love
Pablo Mahinays
Wood Sculpture
 Lamberto
Hechanovas
Man and Woman
Quiz: crosswise
1. Contemporary Art is ____________________.
2. The practice of selling artworks has changed
by ____________________.
3. Originality is not an issue in contemporary
art means ______________.
 References
https://manilaartblogger.wordpress.com/tag/p
hilippine-modern-art
/
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the
Regions by Veronica E. Ramirez pages 2-7
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the
Regions by Datuin, et. al. pages 1-13
Thank You for
listening!!!!!