Questions and Answers
What does the term 'pre-colonial' refer to?
A general way of life before colonization.
Pre-colonial arts in the Philippines were created solely for aesthetic purposes.
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Which dance is mimetic of the movements of sea birds?
The art during the Islamic Era in the Philippines is characterized by __________ designs.
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Who established the Sultanate of Sulu?
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What architectural style emerged during the Spanish colonization in the Philippines?
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Islam became widely practiced in __________ during the Islamic era.
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Zarzuela is a form of Spanish opera that includes singing and dancing.
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What is the first printed book in the Philippines?
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Who won a gold medal for the artwork 'Spoliarium'?
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Study Notes
Pre-Colonial Arts / Ethnic Arts
- Pre-colonial art served ritual and practical purposes, integrated into community life events.
- Activities like hunting involved storytelling and imitative expression of animal movements.
- Pangalay dance (Sulu) mimics sea bird movements.
- Mandaya dances (Kinabua, Banog-banog) imitate predatory birds.
- Talip dance (Ifugao) is a courtship dance imitating wild fowl.
- Inamo dance (Matigsalugs) and Kadaliwas dance (T’Boli) reflect comedic monkey movements.
- Tinikling dance represents crane movements and escaping bamboo traps.
- Key pre-colonial artistic expressions included carving, weaving, and ornamentation.
Islamic Era
- Islamic art featured geometric designs and patterns, rooted in the belief of Tawhid (unity of God).
- Establishment of the Sultanate of Sulu by Sayyid Abbubakar.
- Introduction of the Qur'an and establishment of Madrasah (religious schools).
- Islamization in Mindanao strengthened, with local populations converting to Islam.
Spanish Era
- Construction of cruciform churches, characterized by grandeur and elaborate details appealing to emotions.
- Architectural styles blended native and European influences, known as colonial baroque or Philippine tropical baroque.
- Employment of Chinese artisans for crafting wooden or ivory saints and icons.
- Introduction of Western musical instruments and Catholic liturgical music in 1742.
- Emergence of Filipino composers, notably Marcelo Adonay (1848-1928).
- Development of musical forms based on Catholic traditions, including Pasyon.
- Zarzuela, a musical opera with singing and dancing, introduced with prominent playwrights like Severino Reyes and Hermogenes Ilagan.
- The first Senakulo (a passion play) was documented in 1704 by Gaspar Aquino de Belen.
- Introduction of various folk dances: cariñosa, pandango, polka, dansa, rigodon, habanera, tango.
- Visual arts depicted biblical themes centered on Catholic devotion, e.g., Heaven Earth and Hell by Jose Dans.
- Reprographic art and printmaking emerged, with the Doctrina Christiana as the first printed book in the Philippines.
- Notable artists included Juan Luna (Spoliarium, awarded gold) and Felix Resurrection Hidalgo (Virgenes christianas expuestas al populacho, awarded silver).
- Damian Domingo created watercolor albums titled Tipos del País.
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Explore the fascinating world of Pre-Colonial Philippine Arts and Ethnic Arts. This quiz delves into the rituals, everyday expressions, and the significance of art in the lives of communities before colonization. Discover how art was intertwined with cultural practices such as planting, harvesting, and ceremonies.
