Icons & Movements of Philippine Contemporary Art

Philippine Contemporary Art: A Pivotal Era

The Rise of Modernism

The late 1960s and early 1970s marked a significant turning point for contemporary arts in the Philippines. Building upon the pre-war legacy of the “Triumvirate” – Victorio Edades, Carlos “Botong” Francisco, and Galo Ocampo – and the post-war contributions of the Philippine Art Gallery (PAG) artists – Cesar Legaspi, Hernando Ocampo, Ramon Estella, Romeo Tabuena, Vicente Manansala, and Victor Oteyza – this era witnessed

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A Journey Through Modern Art Movements: From Impressionism to Neo-Expressionism

Modern Art Movements

1. Impressionism

Features:

  • Preference for landscapes
  • Painting outdoors to capture transience of light and color
  • Asymmetry in compositions
  • Realism, capturing everyday life
  • Use of pure, unmixed colors
  • Loose, fast brushwork

1.2. Key Artists: Manet, Monet, Degas, Pissarro, Renoir, Sisley

2. Post-Impressionism

2.1.1. Seurat (Pointillism):

Applying small dots of color to create an image. The eye blends the colors together.

2.1.2. Gauguin:

Primitivism and symbolism. Expressive use of color. Influenced

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Modern Marketing Strategies: A Guide to Inbound, Integrated, and Transmedia Approaches

Inbound Marketing

Gone are the days of bombarding prospects with print and TV ads. Today, people don’t want to be interrupted. Instead, they’re literally turning away from brands that keep using traditional means. The good news is marketing has changed too.

Inbound marketing is about delivering the right content in the right place at the right time, thus creating marketing that people love. Instead of interrupting with cold calls and interruptive ads, it attracts people to your website when they’re

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Public vs Private Radio: A Comparative Analysis of Spanish Radio Broadcasting

The Information in the Identity of Emissions

1. Agency Radio: Radio EFE

Radio EFE is a service specific to the EFE agency radio stations, issued only for subscribers. Created in the late 1970s to provide international news coverage to broadcasters lacking correspondents, it began by distributing chronicles and in 1988 offered a news program with three daily broadcasts. Currently, it maintains a wide range of information (national, foreign, and sports). Distribution was initially through microphonic

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Gothic Painting: History, Characteristics, and Major Schools

Gothic Painting

Background

Originating in France during the late 12th century, the Gothic style spread throughout Europe and flourished until the 15th century. This period marked a significant shift in thinking, as humanity’s focus expanded beyond God to encompass the natural world and the human experience. Art became more naturalistic, reflecting a renewed interest in nature.

The late Middle Ages witnessed the awakening of humanism. In painting, figures began to exhibit lifelike qualities, engaging

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Types of Television Programs: A Comprehensive Overview

Types of Television Programs

1. Educational Programs

Teaching and learning-focused programs often collaborate with academic and cultural institutions. Despite being considered high-risk investments due to low ratings, they play a crucial role in education. Within educational programs, we can distinguish:

Adult Education Programs

These programs require highly qualified consultants and writers, often offering officially approved degrees. They typically run for 15-30 minutes and are broadcast in the mornings.

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