Blog #09 Contemporary Art

Contemporary Art was also a breakout period for abstract art. As what Ms. Anna said, Doodle Art is also part of Contemporary Art. As we can see, it's also an abstract. Also another way of depicting an Contemporary Art. But for us teenagers, we called it Doodle Art. Especially when boredom strikes. Another way of teenagers of how they express their feelings through their artistic way. 

Like what Ms. Anna said, "Minsan yung mga artwork na wala lang. Kahit wala naman talagang meaning yung ginagawa nilang painting." Or kahit ano na lang. May magawa lang. 

Abstract Expressionism emphasized the depiction of emotions rather than objects. Most painters of the movement favored large canvasses, dramatic colors, and loose brushwork. Abstract Expressionists saw painting as a pure expression of emotion and means of visual communication. The philosophy of Abstract Expressionism searches for answers to the questions of human existence. It addresses personal psychological battles, the external struggle between man and nature, and the hunt for spiritual comfort. All of these concepts were expressed through abstraction, finding meaning in relating the act of painting with a release of subconscious feelings and desires. 

As I notice in this Contemporary Art, this is the Art where you can just have fun. At kahit anong painting, drawing, at kung ano man na hindi maintindihan ng tao o titingin ng artwork mo e, Abstract ang pwedeng itawag dito.

Blog #08 20th Century Art

I have noticed that this period, almost all of the paintings are abstract and 3d base like. Among the movements which flowered in the first decade of the 20th century were Fauvism, Cubism, Expressionism, and Futurism. Painting with oil on canvas continues to be a favored choice of serious painters because of its long-lasting color and a variety of approaches and methods. Oil paints may have been used as far back as the 13th century. However as a medium in its modern form.

Artists in the twentieth century chose two distinct ways to depict modernism and the excitement of progress, realism and abstraction. Western Artists of the 20th century are; Georgia O'Keeffe, Maynard Dixon, Eanger Irving Couse, Nicolai Fechin, Henry Farny. These artists made significant contributions to the Western Art Scene in the late 19th and early 20th centuries. Many of these artists added something new or left a strong, signature style in the Western art world.

Blog #07 Modern Art

So as the group discussed Modern Art, it was also related to the period of our topic, Renaissance. Also related to the Baroque period. The motion, drama, and feelings of every paintings.

The modernization start in this period, from the word Modern Art. Modern artists have established a style of painting that is very unique and fresh to them. We could say, their depiction of how they see life and the world around them comes through their art in a very diverse and mixed form. They have a direct bond between their eyes and hands enabling them to portray emotions or the truth as they see it. Coupled with philosophy and inner vision, modern artists could be seen as messengers using abstraction for communicating hidden meanings of life.

Modern art complexes the way we interact and see art because it keeps our mind in the unknown. There are very many meanings associated to different paintings throughout history and some may contain truths or messages. This would probably give us clues about the journey the artist went through when creating the work and meanings would remain embedded within.

Blog #06 Art Beyond the West

So as we learned about Art Beyond the West, we may notice that this are all related from the very 1st topic, Ancient Art up to the recent report, the Baroque period. The over all review of our report.

The Arts Beyond the West compose of arts that are from; the arts of Africa, India and Southeast Asia, China, Japan and Korea, the Pacific, and the Americas. Also known as the western countries, from the word West. Every country in this period has their specific form of art, subject matter, and history. One of their similarity is by giving respect, and using the things to where their came from. And one also is the terracotta that has never been gone until now. Even nowadays terracotta used in many different ways. It can be pot, plate, or a decoration at home.

Also, we've notice that all of this countries was given respect to their gods and goddesses or buddha. Their has the same way of worshiping. This countries known as the riches country like Japan. All of their gods and goddesses are always wearing gold jewelries.

Blog #05 Baroque Period

The Baroque period has the artistic style of exaggerated of motion. Their subject matter is to express the feelings, and this relates to everyday life. We can see it in every detail of the creation or artwork, the strong tension of the artist. Also how they create their specific sculpture, of all the various creator in this period. They also used the trompe l'oeil effects in their paintings, the form of realism and classicism. Like the style of the Renaissance period. Their sculpture has the multiple idea viewing angles. They used the exuberance or the dramatic form of their sculptures.

This period in Flemish countries also called "The Aged of Enlightenment". They also have the new baroque style, "The Style of Absolutism". Meaning the emotion, movement and variety.Their forms are religious, and classic.

Blog #04 Renaissance

Renaissance is a french word meaning, rebirth. It was a cultural movement that spanned the period roughly from the 14th to the 17th century. This period Renaissance being viewed as a bridge between the Middle Ages and the Modern era. The origins of this period has emphasize about Latin and Greek phases of Renaissance humanism, Social and political structures in Italy, Black Death/Plague, and Cultural conditions in Florence. We all notice that this period has all the characteristic of Humanism, Art, Science, Religion, and Self-awareness especially in their painting and sculptures. This period spread through all Northern Europe, Germany, and France. Indeed the Middle Ages had a civilization and culture of their own. Ancient customs and numerous wrong notions imprisoned this culture. The Renaissance upset these traditions at many points, and by using certain old ideas built up a new civilization.

The Renaissance did not consist so much in a change of subjects of study as it did in setting up a new viewpoint from which well-known facts may be considered. Languages, philosophy, art, government, and religion were studies as fields in which to make discoveries and critical comparisons.

"DAVID" by Michelangelo is one of the most well known in the period of Renaissance. And every men of sculptures you'll see also called David.

Blog #03 Christian Art