30 Questions
What is the primary purpose of the long eaves in the Bahay Kubo?
To provide natural cooling
What is the main material used in constructing Folk Architecture in the Philippines?
Bamboo
What is the name of the ancient Filipino warships used for seasonal raids and sea battles?
Karakoa
What is the term for the visual flow of an artwork, creating an illusion of motion?
Movement
What is the term for the distribution of visual weight to appear equal in balance?
Balance
What is the term for the arrangement of opposite elements and effects?
Contrast
Who is known as the 'Father of Filipino Painting'?
Damian Domingo
During which period did the development of art stop in the Philippines?
Orientalizing (Japanese Era)
Who painted the 'History of Manila' mural at the Manila City Hall?
Carlos 'Botong' Francisco
What style of painting was Fabian Dela Rosa known for?
Realistic portraits, genre, and landscapes in subdued colors
When was the Academia de Dibujo y Pintura, the first school of drawing in the Philippines, founded?
1821
What was the title of the painting by Vicente Alvarez Dizon in 1942?
A Day Begins
What type of scripts have been used by various ethnolinguistic groups from pre-colonial times to the present?
Indigenous scripts known collectively as suyat
What is the significance of folk writing in the Philippines?
It is a means of preserving cultural heritage and identity
Which ethnic group is known for their intricate and abundant use of accessories?
Kalinga
What is the approximate age of pottery in the Philippines?
3,500 years
What is the primary purpose of accessory making in the Philippines?
To complement specific garments or household items
What is another term for folk writing in the Philippines?
Suyat
What does the concept of Appropriation in Contemporary Art involve?
Modifying or incorporating pre-existing images
What is the significance of Time in Contemporary Art?
It affects the meaning of the artwork
What is Hybridity in Contemporary Art?
A movement where artists work with emerging technologies
What is the primary characteristic of Visual Arts?
They occupy space
What is the focus of Perspective in Contemporary Art?
The actual space surrounding the artwork
What is the concept of Text in Contemporary Art?
Text is used to push past the concept that it is only meant to be read
What is the primary purpose of the Tongatong instrument?
To communicate with spirits during house blessings
What is the characteristic of the Solibao instrument?
It is constructed of a hollowed log capped with animal skin
What is the meaning of the Cariñosa dance?
Loving and affectionate one
What is the characteristic of the Kalaleng or Tongali instrument?
It is played by forcing air through the nostrils
What is the origin of the Pandanggo sa Ilaw dance?
Mindoro
What is the characteristic of the Tinikling dance?
It uses bamboo poles
Study Notes
Filipino Art and Artists
- Damian Domingo, also known as "The First Great Filipino Painter," founded the Academia de Dibujo y Pintura, the first school of drawing in the Philippines (1821), and is considered the "Father of Filipino Painting."
- Fabian Dela Rosa (1869-1937) was a painter who excelled in realistic portraits, genre, and landscapes, and was enrolled at the Escuela de Bellas Artes y Dibujo, taking lessons from Lorenzo Guerrero.
- Carlos "Botong" Francisco (1913-1969) was an Angono-based painter who depicted Philippine history in his "History of Manila" mural at the Manila City Hall.
Traditional Art Forms in the Philippines
- Folk Architecture: Different types of folk architecture exist, made from materials like bamboo, wood, rock, coral, rattan, and grass, such as the Bahay Kubo, characterized by a tall, steep-pitched roof and long eaves.
- Maritime Transport: Includes boat houses, boat making, and maritime traditions, like the ancient Filipino warship Karakoa.
- Folk Literature: Encompasses epics, songs, and myths.
- Folk Writing: Includes indigenous scripts like hanunó'o/hanunoo, buhid/build, Tagbanwa, and palaw'an/pala'wan, used by various ethnolinguistic groups.
Elements and Principles of Contemporary Art
- Concept: A plan or intention and idea or invention in contemporary art.
- Appropriation: Creating a new work of art by taking pre-existing images from other sources and modifying or incorporating them with new ones.
- Time: The meaning of the work is dependent on the passing of time.
- Performance: Artwork created by or presented to an audience.
- Hybridity: Artists working with frontier areas of science and emerging technologies.
- Perspective: Artists working with the actual space surrounding the artwork itself.
- Destruction: Artists using methods to show damage in or to their artwork.
- Text: Contemporary artists utilizing text in their art to push past the concept that text is only meant to be read.
Musical Instruments of the Filipinos
- Flat Gong (Gangsa): Played by groups in the Cordillera region, struck by hands.
- Kalaleng or Tongali (Nose Flute): Air is forced through nostrils.
- Tongatong: A bamboo percussion instrument used to communicate with spirits during house blessings.
- Solibao: A drum constructed from a hollowed log capped with animal skin, played by striking the drum head using the palm of the hand.
Dances of the Filipinos
- Tinikling: A dance that uses bamboo poles.
- Cariñosa: A folk dance that depicts courtship and uses a fan and handkerchief.
- La Estudiantina: Originally performed by women carrying a book and a fan.
- Pandanggo sa Ilaw: A dance that originated from Mindoro, simulating fireflies at dusk and at night.
- Itik-Itik: A dance that originated from Surigao, imitating a duck.
Learn about the life and contributions of Damian Domingo, a pioneer in Filipino art, who founded the country's first school of drawing and is known as the 'Father of Filipino Painting'. Discover his self-portraits, influence on Neoclassical architecture, and role in shaping the country's art scene during the American Era.
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