Philippine Art: Pre-Conquest Terms and Concepts

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FAQ: Was there ______ before colonization?

art

Everyday expressions were all integrated within rituals that marked significant moments in a community life like planting and harvesting, funerary ceremonies, ______, etc.

weddings

Creative forms such as pottery, weaving, carving, metalwork and jewelry also embody aesthetic, technological and ______ values that exist in various forms with the present.

ritual

Before there were cities and large monuments, the pre-colonial Filipino hunted food and games that were shared among members of a community in a gathering where they told stories about the ______.

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

In this simple activity alone evolved: - rituals - music - dance - theater - ______

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

Vibrant Musical Culture: KUDYAPI, GANGSA, KULINTANG, NATIVE DANCE FORMS, PANGALAY (Sulu) – is mimetic of the movement of ______.

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

KINABUA (Mandaya), BANOG-BANOG (Higaonon), MAN-MANOK (Bagobo) – imitate the movements of ______

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

TALIP ( Ifugaos) – is used in courtship and is mimetic of the movements of wild ______

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

INAMONG ( Matigsalugs) and KADALIWAS (T’bolis) – represent comedic movements of ______

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

TINIKLING – a popular tagalog folk dance is evocative of the movements of the ______, balancing itself on stilt-like legs

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

CARVING BULUL – a rice god of the ______

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

SARIMANOK OKIR POTTERY MANUNGGUL JAR – FOR ______

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

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Study Notes

Pre-Colonial Filipino Culture

  • Everyday expressions were integrated into rituals for significant community events, such as planting, harvesting, and funerary ceremonies.
  • Pre-colonial creative forms included pottery, weaving, carving, metalwork, and jewelry, reflecting aesthetic and technological values that persist today.
  • Before urbanization, pre-colonial Filipinos engaged in hunting and communal storytelling, which fostered community bonding.
  • Traditional activities led to the evolution of various cultural expressions, including rituals, music, dance, and theater.

Vibrant Musical Culture

  • Instruments like Kudyapi, Gangsa, and Kulintang play pivotal roles in traditional music, accompanied by native dance forms such as Pangalay from Sulu.
  • Kudyapi music mimics movements of nature, while various dances represent the motions of animals and community life.
  • Kinabua (Mandaya), Banog-Banog (Higaonon), and Man-Manok (Bagobo) dances imitate wildlife movement in their performances.
  • The Talip dance (Ifugaos) is a courtship dance mimicking the movements of wild animals.
  • Inamong (Matigsalugs) and Kadaliwas (T’bolis) present comedic movements through their dances, enhancing community celebrations.
  • Tinikling, a well-known Tagalog folk dance, captures the graceful movements of birds balancing on stilts.

Cultural Artifacts

  • The Bulul sculpture represents a rice god and highlights agricultural significance in pre-colonial society.
  • Sarimanok and Okir designs are prominent in traditional pottery, showcasing intricate craftsmanship.
  • The Manunggul Jar is a notable archaeological artifact reflecting the burial practices and beliefs of pre-colonial Filipinos.

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