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1. Themes And Subject Matter

2. Objectives: By the end of the lesson, you are expected to: ▶ Identify a range of themes and subject matter rendered in the various art forms ▶ Understand the meaning of artworks by linking the medium and expressive elements with their subject matter and themes

3. Subject Matter ▶ Subject in the arts refers to what they are all about. ▶ It is the main idea that represents the artwork. ▶ Subject Matter shows the essence of a certain piece. ▶ The image may be representational or figurative, which means the image is drawn from the world around us.

4. Subject Matter ▶ If it is abstract, non- representational or non- figurative, it does not, have a recognizable subject, such as a tree, or face, or object. ▶ Its subject is its form and elements ꟷ its texture, color, composition, shape or movement, among others. ▶ We use our basic senses to identify subject matter; answering the questions: What do I see? How does it smell? How was the texture? How do I hear it? Using our senses is the initial step, it requires keen and diligent observation, not just of the image, but how it is presented and if there is no image, how the formal elements are deployed.

5. Themes ▶ Themes go beyond the literal, the data on the artwork and what we see at the surface level with our senses. It is at this point when form and the contexts come together to help us interpret the works and identify their themes, which may range from ecology, to identity, migration, globalization, religion and spirituality, and political economy. ▶ Issues of power come into play, not just in the larger contexts, but in the art world itself. The insights that we gain, and the questions we ask will result from our own research and keen observation, but it may also be “colored” by our own lenses and points of view.

6. Sample of Themes ▶ Heroism and Identity ▶ Who immediately clues us to the themes of national identity and heroism?

7. Sample of Themes ▶ Heroism and Identity

8. Integrating the Local and the Contemporary

9. Objectives: By the end of the lesson, you are expected to: ▶ state the main characteristics of the “local” as material for contemporary art; ▶ identify the range of local materials that can be integrated into art; and ▶ demonstrate the ways by which local materials and techniques can translate

10. Words to ponder on: Any Mediums or materials are not just tangible objects which artists use to make art; they are also serve as bearers of ideas and knowledge.

11. What is meant by the word “local” and how can it be used as material for contemporary art? ▶ The “ Local ” can refer to material that is easily available, like bamboo. The local can also refer to wherever the artist finds himself or herself. ▶ We associate the word “local” with a sense of place, for example, our hometowns. But the concept can be adapted to any immediate vicinity the artists finds himself/herself in. ▶ Adapting the local, and turning to creativity to make use of all resources available. ▶ For a generation possessing web- based technologies, these resources can be from the virtual environment, independent of the notion of place.

12. ▶ Found Object – Originally non- art objects that are incorporated into a work, undisguised, with little to no creative modifications to its original appearance. The use of existing objects but isolated in the context of art forces the audience to contemplate the inherent or philosophical qualities in things often overlooked. ▶ Ready-made – a term used originally by Marcel Duchamp to series of found object artworks where he selected existing, everyday commercial objects, designating them as art with no alteration to its form and assigning titles to them. The Goal of Duchamp was to emphasize how the artist’s intent on declaring w/c object he/she imbued with meaning was important in considering that it was art.

13. ▶ Performance Art – an art form where the artist executes an artwork in front of alive audience; the process by which the artist creates, by means of movement (the fact that it cannot be perfectly replicated even if executed with the same methods), emphasizes the process more than the end product, if there is any. ▶ Site-Specific – a characteristic of Contemporary Art that allows for an artwork’s meaning to have a direct relationship to a specific location where it is seen or experienced. Changing the location of the work would mean a change in the interpretation of its value of meaning (e.g., a graffiti artwork as seen the street vs. the same bulul as displayed inside the BenCab museum in Bagiuo).

14. ▶ Collaborative – a characteristic of Contemporary Art wherein the end product is created with the involvement of two or more artist. Collaborative artworks often presents multiple complex avenues for analysis. ▶ Interactive – a characteristic of Contemporary Art that recognizes how the audience has the potential to change or add to the meaning of an artwork. The work is then designed in a way that the audience is asked or encouraged to interact with the piece or certain elements of it; the effects of this process are included in the analysis of the artist’s intent. ▶ Artists’ Initiatives – Support activities in art funded or sponsored by other artist .

15. “Local” is dynamic, fluid, and constantly changing. It involves an integration of various media: dance, music, the visual, digital, and electronic arts; of various geographies: local, transnational, national; and various spaces:

16. Career Opportunities in Dance

17. Teaching ▶ A dance teacher in a school is often referred to as a dance specialist. He/She is responsible for planning and creating a dance program that covers forms, aesthetics, history, and critical analysis of dance. ▶ A dance teacher may also work in a commercial studio or community agency/ organization which monitors and supervises the dance technique and performance being offered.

18. Performing ▶ A professional dancer can find employment opportunities in ballet and contemporary dance companies or in the entertainment industry through local shows and musicals, television programs, theme parks, cruise ships, stage productions, and film.

19. Related Areas ▶ CHOREOGRAPHERS create dances for dance companies, television, movies, and music videos, among others. Most choreographers are former performers or educators. ▶ DANCE ADMINISTRATORS manage a dance company or theater, work for an arts council, market dance products, and/or handle public relations. Courses in business marketing, management, and communication are helpful in improving their skills.

20. Related Areas ▶ DANCE/MOVEMENT THERAPISTS employ dance to encourage individuals to recognize and convey ideas and feelings that they may not be able to convey verbally through movement. ▶ DANCE HISTORIANS study the history of dance and its importance to and functions in society. They study, research, discuss, and write papers, articles, and books about the history of dance.

21. Related Areas ▶ DANCE TECHNOLOGISTS use existing and emerging technology to improve traditional dance practices and develop new ones. They also use technology in dance composition and blending of choreography and media. ▶ DANCE CRITICS/WRITERS write essays, articles, and critiques about performances, dancers and choreographers, and history of dance in newspapers, magazines, and special dance publications.