Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IVA- CALABARZON

SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF IMUS CITY

GENERAL FLAVIANO YENGKO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Pasong Buaya II , Imus City, Cavite

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS

Name of Learner________________________          Date:

Grade & Section:           Teacher: Jericho D. Santiago

Quarter 1, Week 5 and 6

I.  Title of the Lesson:  Elements and Principles of Contemporary Art Forms

II. Most Essential Learning Competency:
Evaluates contemporary art forms based on the elements and principles
III. References:
Book: Thaddeus, E., (2017). Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions Fastbook Educational
Supply, Manila, Philippines
https://artclasscurator.com/elements-of-art-examples/

IV. Content:

INTRODUCTION
PRE-TEST
I. Directions: Read and analyze each sentence. Encircle the letter of the best answer. 1. Which of the
following is NOT an example of line?
A. Dot B. Wavy C. Outline D. Perpendicular

2. Which among the given field of art contains an element of art?

A. Painting B. Photography C. Sketch D. Sculpture

3. It is known as the quality of a surface or the way any work of art is represented.
A. Space B. Texture C. Value D. Color

4. What is an element of art that can be defined by other elements of art?

A. Texture B. Line C. Shape D. Form

5. It refers to the space around and between the subject matter.

A. Negative B. Positive C. Flat D.Neutral
DEVELOPMENT

What makes an art work? To deeply understand one’s creation, we must be knowledgeable about the
basic concepts of its elements and principles. Knowing these basic concepts can boost visual literacy.
Artists make more powerful art works when they utilize the principles and elements of art.
On the other hand, when viewers are more familiar with the elements and principles of art, they can be
more aware of the details and can better appreciate arts. Below are the definitions of the inseparable
concepts to further understand contemporary art works.
ELEMENTS OF ART- Building blocks of an artwork, tools artist used in creating an artwork
PRINCIPLES OF ART- Arrangements of elements (building blocks) ,The way an artist can organized
the elements of art to create a wide range of effects.

To deepen your understanding of any art form, carefully analyze the table below about the elements and
principles of contemporary art:

ELEMENTS OF HIGHLIGHTS EXAMPLE

CONTEMPORARY ARTS
1. LINE Line is defined as a mark that
spans a distance between two
points (or the path of a
moving point), taking any
form along the way.

As an art element line pertains

to the use of various marks,
outlines and implied lines in
artwork and design, most
often used to define shape in
two dimensional work.

Implied line is the path that

the viewers eye takes as it
follows shapes, colors, and
form along a path, but may
not be continuous or
physically connected, such as
the line created by a dancer's
arms, torso, and legs when
performing an arabesque

2. FORM Forms may be created by

forming of two or more
shapes or as threedimensional
shape (cube, pyramid, sphere,
etc.).

It may be enhanced by tone,

texture and colour. Form is
considered there
threedimensional showing
height, width and depth.
3. SHAPE Shape pertains to the use of
areas in two dimensional
space that can be defined by
edges, setting one flat specific
space apart from another.

Shapes can be geometric (e.g.:

square, circle, triangle,
hexagon, etc.) or organic
(such as the shape of a puddle,
blob, leaf, boomerang, etc.) in
nature.

4. TEXTURE Texture is the quality of

surface or the way any work
of art is represented. Lines
and shading can be used to
create different textures as
well.
5. SPACE Space is the area provided for
a particular purpose.

Space include the background

,
Foreground and middle group.
Space refers to the distances
or areas around, between or
within components of a piece

Two type of space:

Positive space refers to the
space of a shape representing
the subject matter. Negative
space refers to the space
around and between the
subject matter.
6. COLOR Color pertains to the use of
hue in artwork and design.

It is defined as primary colors

(red, yellow, blue) which
cannot be mixed in pigment
from other hues, secondary
colors (green, orange, purple)
which are directly mixed from
combinations of primary
colors.
7. VALUE Value, or tone, refers to the
use of light and dark, shade
and highlight, in an artwork.
Value is directly related to
contrast.

PRINCIPLES OF HIGHLIGHTS EXAMPLE

DESIGNS
1. CONTRAST Contrast refers to the
arrangement of opposite
elements and effects. For
example: light and dark
colors, smooth and rough
textures, large and small
shapes. Contrast can be used
to create variety, visual
interest, and drama in an
artwork.
2. EMPHASIS Emphasis refers to the area
of an artwork that dominates
attention or draws interest. It
is often the area a viewer
looks first. Artists can create
emphasis by contrasting the
elements of art such as:
color, shape, size and
dominance, detail, contrast
and isolation
3. MOVEMENT Movement can be thought of
in two ways – the first refers
to how an artist depicts
movement using the
elements and principles of
art. The second way refers to
the visual flow of an
artwork, indicated by the
path a viewer’s eyes take as
they look at the artwork
4. RHYTHM Rhythm is a principle of art
that refers to the movement
or action of a composition,
usually achieved through
repetition of lines, shapes,
colors, and more. It creates a
visual tempo in artworks and
provides a path for the
viewer’s eye to follow
5. PROPORTION Proportion is the size
relationship between the
various parts of an artwork.
Artists can use scale and
proportion to create
sensations such as depth,
realism, disorientation, and
drama

6. BALANCE Balance refers to the

distribution of visual weight
in a composition. Each part
of the composition works
with other parts of the
composition to appear equal
and harmonious in balance
 7. UNITY Unity, also known as
harmony, refers to the
cohesiveness of an artwork
—how whole consistent, and
complete it appears. Unity is
the pleasing combination of
elements to create a
harmonious composition.

8. VARIETY Variety refers to the

elements of a composition
that differ from one another.
Variety creates visual
interest and energy

C. ENGAGEMENT:

ACTIVITY SHEET 1
Direction: Answer the following questions.

1. Give the importance of these elements and principles to you as an audience to one's artwork?
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2. How will you show appreciation on a specific artwork through the use of its elements and
principles??
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D.ASSIMILATION:

ACTIVITY SHEET 2
Art Critique
Choose one Visual Art of any Contemporary Filipino Artist. Present it online
and discuss the following art elements and principles that can be observed in
his/her art work
Format of Presentation
Actual picture of the Artist’s creation:
Element/Principle that can be seen:
Name of Artist:
Reference:
Process Questions:
1. What makes the art work contemporary?

2. How does this artwork reflect the people of today’s generation?

Criteria for grading:

Presentational Skills and Content--------------------- 30pts.
Organizational Skills-------------------------------------- 20pts.
Coherence---------------------------------------------------- 25pts.
Ability to answer the questions--------------------------- 25pts.
TOTAL------------------------------------------------------------- 100 pts.

ASSESSMENT.
Direction: Write the letter (in capital) of the best answer on the space provided. (Critical
Thinking)

_____1. It refers to where value is directly directed.

A. Tone B. Shade C. Contrast D. Highlight
_____2. It refers to the space around and between the subject matter
A. Negative B. Positive C. Flat D.Neutral
____ 3. What is another term for color?
A. Primary B. Hue C. Secondary D. Tertiary
____ 4. Which of the following is NOT an example of line?
A. Dot B. Wavy C. Outline D. Perpendicular
____ 5. It is being represented by the positive space.
A. Background B. Subject C. Volume D. Art
____ 6. Which among the given field of art contains an element of art?
A. Painting B. Photography C. Sketch D. Sculpture
____7. It is a form of art that can be enhanced by the following except for one.
A. Shade B. Tone C. Texture D.Color
____ 8. It is an element of art that can be defined by other elements of art.
A. Texture B. Line C. Shape D. Form
____ 9. Which of the following is NOT a geometric shape?
A. Decagon B. Leaf C. Cone D. Square
____10. It is known as the quality of a surface or the way any work of art is represented.
A. Space B. Texture C. Value D. Color
Week 6
In a ¼ cardboard or 15”x20” canvas/wood make an art work that shows elements and principles.
Used your preferred medium or materials.
Guide questions.
What is the primary subject of your art?
What are the specific Element and principle of Art present in your work?