Political Art
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Summative Assessment 2
Art Appreciation
One of the pillars of democracy is freedom of expression, which can take many forms and span many venues. Unfortunately, artistic expression receives far too little attention. There is a lack of in-depth political analysis of artistic expression, as art is one of the most powerful and accessible means of shaping social consciousness. Surprisingly, its potential to mold ideas is also why those who use art to make outspoken, critical political views are frequently targeted by repressive campaigns undertaken by regimes aiming to control the public.
Here are 7 examples of Political Art in different Art forms
Painting - Pablo Picasso - Massacre in Korea from 1950
Film/Movie - Heneral Luna (2015)
Theater Arts - KATIPS: Ang Mga Bagong Katipunero - A Filipino Musical
Literature - Noli Me Tángere Novel by José Rizal
Music - Rosas Song by Nica del Rosario
Photography - Dorothea Lange: Politics of Seeing
Print-making - Jona Yang: Activism ≠ Crime
Pablo Picasso - Massacre in Korea from 1950
Pablo Picasso was a fierce critic of the American involvement in the Korean War, and as a result, the painting Massacre in Korea is frequently cited as an example of Picasso's communist art and political art. The paintings are very similar to one of the earliest works of the modern era, Francisco Goya's masterpiece The Third of May 1808, which is where the political declaration Tyrant of Europe, which compares American forces in North Korea to Napoleon's imperialist army, gets its inspiration. The artist openly mocked the firing squad's awkward design and depicted the victims of anti-communist forces as heroic figures standing proudly.
Heneral Luna (2015)
Heneral Luna is a powerful, moving historical icon about bravery and treachery in a war-torn nation, paying tribute to a valiant military leader who led the Philippine struggle for nationhood at the end of the nineteenth century. It can, however, be oversimplified at times. Jerrold Tarog's big-budget blockbuster has generated a lot of buzz in the Philippines. It is based on the final years of Antonio Luna, a European-educated scientist-turned-soldier who was slain at the age of 32 by his opponents. The local public has been drawn in by both John Arcilla's explosive performance as Luna and the way his plot reflects the volatility of current Philippine politics.
KATIPS: Ang Mga Bagong Katipunero - A Filipino Musical
Katips is a clandestine group of people (men, women, students, religious leaders, and activists) who were resisting the dictatorship of then-President Ferdinand Marcos. Despite certain historical occurrences, the play eventually unfolds as a tale of two love stories.
Noli Me Tángere
Novel by José Rizal
This well-known work of Philippine literature by José Rizal, known in English as "Touch Me Not," was published in 1887 and significantly altered the course of Philippine history. Juan Crisostomo Ibarra, who has been living in Europe for seven years, is the protagonist of the tale.
Rosas
Song by Nica del Rosario
"Rosas" is one of Robredo's people's campaign's most popular campaign anthems.
Nica wrote it from the standpoint of the vice president. The song is about pledging to make Filipinos proud of their homeland. Its title is derived from Robredo's campaign color, pink.
Dorothea Lange: Politics of Seeing
Dorothea Lange (1895–1965) is widely considered one of the most important documentary photographers of the twentieth century. She was a prominent proponent of photography's power to bring about change and exploited it as a political instrument to highlight what she felt to be injustices and inequalities. Lange was a strong woman with amazing vigor and fortitude.
Jona Yang:
Activism ≠ Crime
In response to the Anti-Terrorism Bill that was passed (Republic Act 11479-Anti-Terrorism Act of 2020) the following month, Jona Yang created Activism Crime in June 2020. Amid a health crisis due to the ineffective pandemic response of the national government.
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Political Art
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Medium
12/11/2022
art appreciation
GED0106-sec 61 mn
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https://www.broadwayworld.com/philippines/article/BWW-Review-Philstagers-KATIPS-is-a-Must-Watch-For-The-Millennials-20161026
First Art Museum. (2019, May 27). Dorothea Lange: Politics of Seeing. First Art Museum.
https://fristartmuseum.org/exhibition/dorothea-lange-politics-of-seeing/
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