A Synthesis Overview of the Contemporary Art Forms and Performance Practices in the Philippines

Abstract

This research article describes and presents an overview of the contemporary art forms and performance practices from the various regions in the Philippines. Visiting contemporary art exhibitions and talking about living artists is an important aspect of appraising the culture of the Philippine arts with awareness and appreciation. This study used a descriptive method to gather information about existing conditions in which the library method and literature review were utilized in gathering and synthesizing the articles and scientific papers related to contemporary Philippine art. The data were analyzed through synthesis information known as explanatory synthesis through the use of eight criteria in analyzing the reviews such as painting and other visual arts, architecture, sculpture and installation, literature, music, dance, cinema, and theater and performance. Conclusion of the results and discussions, contemporary Philippine art encompasses a wide range of art forms and constantly redefines and dismantles traditional categories of arts. Philippine traditional art has always been an integral part of daily life, as well as the dominant and alternative art forms. Its importance endures not only in its aesthetic representation but also in its functionality and its significance to the society that created it. As the dominant, alternative, and traditional art forms may be used in everyday private circumstances, it is encountered more closely and possesses many senses concurrently.