Arts and Crafts in the Philippines
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What is the primary focus of the traditional arts in the Philippines?

  • Promoting the country's cultural heritage
  • Preserving indigenous artistic expressions (correct)
  • Developing new forms of modern art
  • Blending foreign and local artistic influences

    • What is the main purpose of the maritime transport structures in the Philippines?

  • To facilitate international trade and commerce
  • To serve as decorative elements in coastal villages
  • To connect the islands and facilitate transportation (correct)
  • To preserve the traditional boat-building techniques

    • Which of the following best describes the construction materials used in traditional Philippine folk architecture?

  • Exclusively modern, industrialized materials
  • Primarily natural and locally sourced materials (correct)
  • A combination of wood, stone, and concrete
  • A mix of natural and synthetic materials

    • What is the significance of the highland houses called 'bale' in the Philippines?

    <p>They have a unique architectural design with four to eight sides</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary role of the 'elder's and crafts folks' in the traditional maritime transport of the Philippines?

    <p>They make decisions on the design and materials used for the boats</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the 'bahay kubo' in the traditional Philippine architecture?

    <p>It is a common type of residential dwelling that utilizes vernacular materials</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the earliest evidence of boat-making and usage of boats in the Philippines?

    <p>The Butuan boats dated to 320 AD through carbon dating</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following materials are NOT used in Filipino weaving arts?

    <p>Silk</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the official costume of the Tausug tribe?

    <p>Kandit</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a malong?

    <p>A male underpants worn by the Maguindanao tribe</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which tribe is known for carving the bulol, a pagan statue of their gods or anitos?

    <p>Cordillera</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the process called for making expensive textiles in the Philippines?

    <p>Back-strap looming</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Traditional Arts in the Philippines

    • The traditional arts in the Philippines encompass various forms, including folk architecture, maritime transport, weaving, carving, folk performing arts, folk literature, and folk graphic and plastic arts.
    • These arts reflect the range of artistic influences on the country's culture, including indigenous forms and external influences.

    Folk Architecture

    • Folk architecture in the Philippines differs significantly per ethnic group, with structures made of bamboo, wood, rock, coral, rattan, grass, and other materials.
    • Examples of folk architecture include the hut-style bahay kubo, which utilizes vernacular mediums in construction, and the highland houses called bale, which may have four to eight sides.

    Maritime Transport

    • Maritime transport in the Philippines includes boat houses, boat-making, and maritime traditions.
    • Boats have been used in the archipelago for thousands of years, with the earliest evidence of boat-making and usage dating back to 320 AD through the carbon-dating of the Butuan boats.

    Weaving

    • Weaving is an ancient art form in the Philippines, with each ethnic group having their distinct weaving techniques.
    • The weaving arts are composed of basket weaving, back-strap loom weaving, headgear weaving, fishnet weaving, and other forms of weaving.
    • Fibers such as cotton, abaca, banana, fiber, grass, and palm fiber are used in the Filipino weaving arts.
    • Examples of woven textiles include the binulan and wanno of the Ifugao, the malong of the Maguindanao, and the kandit of the Tausug.

    Basketry

    • Basketry is a fine art in the Philippines, with intricate designs and forms directed for specific purposes such as harvesting, rice storage, travel package, sword case, and so on.
    • The art of basket weaving is believed to have arrived in the archipelago due to human migration.

    Carving

    • The art of carving in the Philippines focuses on woodcarving and folk non-clay sculptures.
    • Indigenous woodcarving is one of the most notable traditional arts in the Philippines, with some crafts dating back prior to Hispanic arrival.
    • Examples of woodcarving include the bulol, a pagan statue of the Gods or Anitos, carved by the Cordillera, and figures of man and animals.

    Folk Graphic and Plastic Arts

    • The field of folk graphic and plastic arts includes tattooing, folk writing, and folk drawing and painting.
    • Folk writing, also known as calligraphy, has numerous indigenous scripts collectively called...

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