Overview of Philippine Art
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What architectural style became prominent in Philippine architecture during the mid-1920s to the eve of World War II?

  • Art Deco (correct)
  • Art Nouveau
  • Neoclassical
  • Renaissance Revival
  • Which architect was invited to develop the city of Manila and the summer capital in Baguio?

  • Daniel Burnham (correct)
  • Frank Lloyd Wright
  • Louis Sullivan
  • Le Corbusier
  • What type of buildings emerged along Escolta during the eclectic style period?

  • Government structures
  • Educational institutions
  • Residential homes
  • Commercial establishments (correct)
  • What was a significant change in the architectural materials used after the turn of the century?

    <p>Increased use of concrete</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which building exemplifies the eclectic architectural style during its emergence?

    <p>Regina Building</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What architectural style is characterized by its simple straight lines and marked the modern era in Philippine architecture?

    <p>International Modern Style</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is referred to as the 'bi-word' for Philippine architecture during the late 1920s?

    <p>Art Deco</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the prevailing architectural style before the emergence of the modern era following World War II?

    <p>Art Deco</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What significant cultural influence was introduced to the Malay peoples in the 14th century?

    <p>Islamic traditions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which period saw the establishment of an educated elite in Philippine society, leading to a modern literary tradition?

    <p>Spanish colonial period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artistic elements were combined with modern forms by Filipino artists?

    <p>Western forms and indigenous motifs</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a primary characteristic of local art during the Pre-Colonization Period?

    <p>Art started to include meaning and decorative elements.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How did the Spanish impose their culture on the lowland peoples of the Philippines?

    <p>By converting them to Catholicism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of tools and ornaments were discovered in the Duyong Cave, dating back to 4854 B.C.?

    <p>Shell tools and decorative ornaments</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What impact did American influence have on the Philippines during the early 20th century?

    <p>It made the nation more Westernized.</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which group in the Philippines has largely maintained cultural independence despite foreign rule?

    <p>Muslims and upland tribal groups</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What are the two classifications of okir design?

    <p>Okir a dato and okir a bay</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which motif is NOT commonly associated with okir designs?

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

    What are the colors typically found in the tri-color scheme of T’nalak?

    <p>White, red, and black or dark brown</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of T’nalak cloth?

    <p>Ritual purposes and festival celebrations</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a significant structural feature of the torogan?

    <p>Elevated from the ground using tukod</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who primarily weaves T’nalak?

    <p>Women of royal blood</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of Fu Dalu in T’nalak weaving?

    <p>He is a spiritual guardian who guides the weavers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What purpose did the dorung serve in the torogan?

    <p>It was a multi-purpose ground space under the beams</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artist is recognized as a proponent of abstract expressionism?

    <p>Jose Joya</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What type of sculptures were primarily created during the Spanish Colonial Period?

    <p>Santos and retablos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artist was recognized as a National Artist in 2001?

    <p>Ang Kiukok</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was the main purpose of sculpture during the Spanish Colonial Period?

    <p>To teach the natives Christian doctrine</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material was most commonly used for carving santos during the Spanish Colonial Period?

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

    Who was responsible for the erection of monuments to commemorate heroes during the American colonization period?

    <p>Guillermo Tolentino</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which artist’s work is identified with Fauvist expressionism?

    <p>Mauro Malang Santos</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What was a significant change in sculpture during the American colonization period?

    <p>Sculpture was secularized and integrated into urban planning</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does 'batuk' refer to in the context of tattoos?

    <p>The marking of snakes or lizards</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In which province do the inhabitants resemble the Pintados?

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

    What is the significance of tattoos among the Pintados?

    <p>They indicate bravery in battle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What role do the bulul figures play in Cordilleran culture?

    <p>They represent granary gods and ancestors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    How are the facial features of bulul figures described?

    <p>Simplified and lightly incised</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is a common activity performed by communities in the Cordilleras?

    <p>Worshiping deities and ancestors</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is represented by the number of tattoos a man has among the Pintados?

    <p>His success in battle</p> Signup and view all the answers

    In what position do sitting bulul figures typically rest?

    <p>With their rear ends raised above the ground</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Who is considered the first modern Filipino sculptor?

    <p>Napoleon Abueva</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What theme is commonly represented in Abdulmari Imao's sculptural reliefs?

    <p>Sarimanok motif</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following sculptors is known for their work on the Gomburza Monument?

    <p>Solomon Saprid</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Modern Philippine sculpture aims to liberate itself from which architectural tradition?

    <p>Conservative-classical tradition</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which material was primarily used by Roberto Chabet in his sculptural works?

    <p>Painted metal and wood planks</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What does the modern movement in Philippine sculpture emphasize, according to the practices of various artists?

    <p>Pure form and good design</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which period marks a notable change in the development of modern Philippine sculpture?

    <p>Post-war period</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Philippine architecture reflects a mixture of which influences?

    <p>Indigenous psyche and varied colonial influence</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Overview of Philippine Art

    • Philippine art reflects diverse cultural influences
    • Early influences came from Malayan, Chinese, and Indian traders
    • Spanish and later American rule significantly impacted cultural development
    • Religious conversion affected lowland peoples; Muslims and upland tribes retained their cultural independence
    • 20th century saw increased Westernization, influencing Filipino artists

    Pre-Colonial Period

    • Local communities developed art forms that extended beyond craft, incorporating decorative, symbolic, and contextual elements
    • Shells functioned as tools and ornamentation
    • The oldest known ornaments were dated 4854 BC, found in Duyong Cave, Palawan
    • Angono Petroglyphs in Rizal province are the oldest known artwork

    Spanish Colonial Period

    • Art styles were inspired by Byzantine, Gothic, Baroque, and Rococo
    • Mostly religious (Catholic) art.
    • Filipino art styles developed:
    • Miniaturismo: meticulous attention to detail and texture in costume representation
    • Letras y Figuras: merging of letters and figures in daily life scenes

    American Colonial Period

    • American education and cultural values significantly influenced Filipino artistic output
    • Painting flourished in themes and styles: genre, landscapes, still life, and portraits
    • Influential Filipino artists emerged from this era.

    Modern to Contemporary Period

    • Philippine contemporary art (1946-1970) is difficult to define as a distinct period
    • Filipino art historians and critics have debates about this transition period
    • Many artists began as followers of Western style and trends of the time.
    • The rise of personal computers created a new medium of art expression, with a resurgence in older art forms

    Indigenous Philippine Art

    • Indigenous peoples comprise 10-20% of the population

    • Scattered throughout the country's mountainous and lowland regions

    • Luzon's Igorots, Southern Lumad

    • Diverse groups with unique cultures and artistic expressions

    • Indigenous groups' unique cultures and artistic traditions

    • Different Indigenous groups have different body painting and crafting traditions

    • Body Painting: Indigenous people in certain regions (Cebu, Bohol, Leyte) historically practiced the art of tattoo designs

    • Tribal art forms, body art.

    • The Bulul: Figures of granary gods, ancestors deities. Carved of wood and imbued with significant religious cultural importance in Ifugao society

    • The Hagabi: Carved wooden posts commonly found in the houses of Cordillera Mountains, representing the community social order.

    • The Okir: Artistic design of the Maranao people. Fine art carving, painting, curving, and sculpting that defines their social and psychological identity.

    • T'nalak: Sacred cloth woven by the T'boli people. Made from the abaca tree fibers and imbued with spiritual significance.

    Philippine Art During the Colonial and Contemporary Periods

    • Topic 1 :Philippine Painting
    • Spanish suppression, and undervaluing of indigenous artwork. Painting served religious purposes.
    • Emergence of Filipino masters in painting who developed their own methods in dealing with Western styles in paintings.
    • Topic 2: Sculpture
    • Art developed for religious purposes, and the use of sculptures to spread Christian ideology.
    • Sculpture, as seen in the monumental and artistic designs of some monuments
    • Topic 3: Architecture
    • The Spanish colonization brought a new architectural style to Philippines.
    • Religious architectures, military buildings and civilian buildings
    • Filipino style buildings with traditional motifs from the past blending with traditional Western styles from the colonial era.

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