Introduction-of-Contemporary-Arts- Contemporary Arts in the Philippines from the Region

CHARACTERISTICS OF CONTEMPORARY ARTS

1. THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS THE CHARACTERISTICS OF CONTEMPORARY ART

2. OBJECTIVES Describe the characteristics of contemporary arts Identify the subject matter and different styles Explain how different materials are used in art – making Make a contemporary artwork

3. ART The word originated from the Latin word ars which means skill and with the Greek word techne which means technology. A common definition of art is that it is used to express ideas or feelings through creative processes and imagination. T he expression or application of human creative skill and imagination, in a visual form such as painting or sculpture, producing works to be appreciated primarily for their beauty or emotional power.

4. C ontemporary art

5. Example of Contemporary Art in Philippines

6. CONTEMPORARY ARTS A STATEMENT THAT AN ARTIST MAKES ABOUT LIFE,THOUGHTS,IDEAS,BELIEFS AND MANY OTHER THINGS THAT DEFINE HUMAN LIFE

7. The Characteristics of Contemporary Art Many contemporary artists are self –taught and did not have formal education. Originality is not issue in contemporary art. An artist can get another artist’s work and add to it, redesign or interpret it using other materials.

8. Subject matter and style in Contemporary Art Subject matter in contemporary art is not confined to representations of human figures and landscapes. The favorite subjects in contemporary art are children ,women or the environment. In some artworks, the subject matter is not easily recognized, If the artwork is an experiment on technique ,the subject matter is the technique itself.

9. Materials used in Contemporary Arts Contemporary Artists salvage materials that can be recycled and made into creative forms.

10. Skills,Techniques and Production in Contemporary Arts Many contemporary artist do not have formal studies in the fine arts but are self –taught. Concerned with the development of their talent and skills in art making ,they study on their own ,interact with artists and read a lot about lives of artists and their artworks.

11. How are you going to express your appreciation to contemporary arts?

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