Intro to Arts Flashcards
(36 cards)
art comes from Latin word ____ which means _____
artem , work of art
refers to art being created NOW.
Contemporary Art
“Contemporary” is derived from the Latin prefix con, which
means “t_____” or “____,” plus tempus, which means “_____.”
together, with, time
2 main applications of this term in the discourse of art. (1990s)
- chronological
- historical
defines contemporary art as art related to this current period in art history, and an art that is new, recent, modern, or pertains to the present moment.
chronological
regards contemporary art as a specific episode or stage in the story of
evolution of art, referring to a specific location in space and time.
historical
Contemporary art emerged in the Philippines in reaction to social and cultural realities
during the
1970’s
is an art movement which sought to expose the real condition of
Philippine society and used art to transform it.
Social Realism
The 3 factors why contemporary art emerged in the Philippines
- return of advocacy under aquino gov.
- improved economic and political government in the country
- advent of new technologies
is an important preoccupation in the world of contemporary art. It is the practice of creating a new work by taking a pre-existing image or work from
another context – art history, media, advertising and combining the borrowed image with new ones.
Appropriation
is something that can be passed from one generation to the next, can be conserved or
inherited, and has historic or cultural value.
Heritage
These are (old buildings, paintings, public art)
Physical heritage & places of heritage
the various (oral traditions, dance, fiestas, etc.)
practices of heritage
functions of contemporary arts
for pleasure
as profession
as commentary
in spiritualy
as remembrance
for persuasion
for self expression
art can provide escape from
everyday concerns and satisfy the yearning for pleasurable
experiences.
CA for Pleasure
artists earn a living through
their art.
CA as Profession
art has often been used to
answer our need for information.
CA as Commentary
artists may create art to
express spiritual beliefs about the destiny of life controlled by the force of a higher power.
CA in spirituality
art can commemorate
important events and people that have shaped our history and show reverence for those who have gone before us.
CA as Remembrance
art is used to spur political
change or modify the behavior and thinking of large groups of
people have political and persuasive functions.
CA for Persuasion
art can fulfills an
expressive function when an artists conveys information about his or her personality, feelings, or worldview.
CA as Self-Expression
“Art Now for Everyone” was exhibited in____ by _____ (curator)
2012, Patrick Flores
9 definitions of art now
- is part of global culture.
- reflects upon historical conditions that have shaped our present situation.
- is animated by the busy traffic of images in society.
- explores a wide range of media, techniques, styles, and technologies.
- expresses hope about the future.
- facilitates interaction among its audience.
- renews our ties to a changing world.
- encourages us to be different, to be skeptical of sameness.
- initiates us to a horizon of chances.
2 diff forms of arts
- Visual Arts
- Performing Arts
