Subject Matter and Style in Contemporary Art BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
Subject Matter: Contemporary art (art from the late 20th century to the present) explores a wide range of themes and issues that reflect modern life and society. Common subject matters include: 2 BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
1. Identity and self expression artists explore race, gender, sexuality, and personal stories. BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
4 1. Identity and self expression BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
2. Social and political issues such as climate change, human rights, war, and injustice BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
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3. Technology and digital life artworks often use or comment on media, internet, and innovation. 7 BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
4. Everyday objects and experiences- turning the ordinary into something meaningful. BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
5. The environment and nature reflecting concerns about the Earth and sustainability 9 BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
Style: Contemporary art does not follow one style. Instead, it is diverse, experimental, and boundary-breaking. • Some notable styles and approaches include: 10 BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
Abstract 11 non representational, focuses on color, form, and texture. BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
Conceptual 12 the idea behind the artwork is more important than the object itself BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
Mixed media 13 combining different materials (e.g., painting with video or sculpture with sound). BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
Performance art 14 using the human body and actions as the artwork BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
Installation art 15 large, immersive environments viewers can enter or interact with. BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
Digital and new media 16 includes digital painting, virtual reality, and video art BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
1. Yayoi Kusama – uses repetitive patterns and immersive installations to explore mental health and infinity. 17 BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
2. Ai Weiwei – uses sculpture and activism to highlight human rights 18 BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
GROUP ACTIVITY 19 BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
1. Form 5 groups in the class. 2. Each group will choose one topic to present: Identity and self-expression Environment Social issues Mental health Technology and digital life BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
3. Create a short performance (3–5 minutes) using one of these styles : 🎤 Singing – compose or perform a song related to your topic 🎭 Acting / Skit – a short drama that delivers a strong message 🕺 Interpretative Dance – express the topic through movement BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
🗣️ Spoken Poetry – perform an original or chosen spoken word poem 🎬 Multimedia (Short Video Clip) – create a short original video (with voice, music, or visuals) about your chosen topic 4. Everyone in the group must participate. 5. Be ready to present on: (July 3, 2025) BULACNIN INTEGRATED NATIONAL HIGH SCHOOL CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS