40 Questions
What is a primary material used to make traditional Filipino crafts?
Pandan
What is the main purpose of incorporating modern technology in Filipino crafts?
To appeal to a wider market
What is the significance of the barong tagalog in Filipino culture?
It was worn by Spanish colonizers to distinguish themselves from the indios
What is a result of the fusion of traditional Filipino crafts with modern technology?
Increased recognition of Filipino products globally
What is the benefit of promoting Filipino crafts globally?
It supports the development of the local economy
What is a characteristic of contemporary Filipino crafts?
They incorporate modern designs and techniques
What has been the impact of globalization on Filipino folk arts?
It has increased the recognition of Filipino products globally
What is the significance of banig in Filipino culture?
It is a type of woven product used for sleeping mats
Which filmmaker founded the organization Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP) in 1983?
Lino Brocka
What was the title of Lino Brocka's 1975 movie that won several awards, including Best Picture and Best Director?
Maynila, Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag
Which of the following is NOT a film directed by Peque Gallaga?
Maynila, Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag
How many films are there in the Shake, Rattle and Roll anthology series?
15
What is characteristic of Ishmael Bernal's films?
Feminist and moral issues
Who restored Lino Brocka's film Maynila, Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag?
Both A and B
What was the occupation of the protagonist in Lino Brocka's film Maynila, Sa Mga Kuko ng Liwanag?
A provincial man who migrates to the city
In which city did Peque Gallaga study?
Bacolod City
What was the primary purpose of not having pockets in the traditional barong?
To prevent thievery
What type of fabric was used to make the traditional barong?
Piña, jusi, abaca, or banana
Which of the following is NOT a type of bag mentioned in the text?
Tote bag
What technique is used to create a pattern or design in the ikat weave?
Dyeing process before the threads are woven
Where is the ikat weave mostly practiced in the Philippines?
Cordillera and Mindanao
What is used to decorate abaca sandals in Laguna?
Colorful beads
What is the characteristic of the sandals made of buri?
They are found in Bohol
Why are abaca sandals preferred over bakya?
They are more comfortable and have attractive design
What award did the movie Himala (1982) win in the Chicago International Film Festival?
Bronze Hugo Award
What is the role of Gloria Diaz in the movie Ang Pinakamagandang Hayop sa Balat ng Lupa?
Isabel
What is the theme of the movie Muro-Ami?
Child labor in the fishing industry
What is the name of the film school founded by Marilou Diaz-Abaya?
Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film Institute
What is the characteristic of the directors of the new wave?
They exposed relevant social topics or hybridized Filipino topics with Western techniques
What was the reason behind the suffering of the town of Cupang?
A curse placed upon the town for driving a leper away
What award did Marilou Diaz-Abaya receive in 2001?
Fukuoka Prize for Culture and the Arts
What is the common description of the directors of the new wave?
Alternative filmmakers
What is the central focus of the plot in a dramatic theatrical performance?
Character
What is the primary function of language or diction in a dramatic performance?
To establish mood and tempo
What is the term for the visual elements of a production?
Spectacle
What is the main idea or concept that characters dramatize in a performance?
Thought
What is the arrangement of events in a dramatic performance?
Plot
What is the term for the speaking, dancing, and singing part in a performance?
Song or music
What is the primary role of the director in a theatrical performance?
To put together the visual elements of production
What are the basic elements of visual aspects in a production?
Line, shape, space, color, texture, ornament
Study Notes
Contemporary Art Crafts
- Contemporary crafts in the Philippine regions take the form of bags, mats, textile, baskets, footwear, ceramic pots, clay pottery, jewelry, and metalwork.
- Materials used include pandan (seagrass), coconut leaves, abaca, buri (palm), piña, shell, or bamboo.
- Folk arts in different regions have evolved due to globalization, new techniques, global aesthetic, and market demand.
Woven Products
- Woven products, such as textile, fabrics, clothing, and accessories, are gaining popularity locally and globally.
- Modern technology has helped develop the tactile qualities and unique texture of local products for comfort and style.
- Fashion designers have successfully brought local fabrics to the fashion industries and the global consumer market.
Barong Tagalog
- The barong tagalog, or simply barong, originated from the Spanish rule in the Philippines.
- It was designed to distinguish the colonizers from the indios, and was worn untucked under the waistband to mark social status.
- The fabric was made of piña, jusi, abaca, or banana.
- Modern fashion designers have created variations of the original barong, which is now worn by both men and women.
Ikat Weave
- Ikat is a style of weaving that uses a dyeing process before threads are woven to create a pattern or design.
- It is mostly practiced in Cordillera by the Ifugaos and ethnic groups in Mindanao.
- Modern fashion designers creatively use ikat weave to turn them into accessories and clothing accents.
Footwear
- Indigenous materials such as beads, crochet, rattan, and woven fabric are used as materials for footwear.
- Abaca sandals are decorated with colorful beads in Laguna.
- Sandals made of buri are found in Bohol.
Film Industry
- Lino Brocka founded the organization Concerned Artists of the Philippines (CAP) in 1983.
- Peque Gallaga directed award-winning films such as Oro, Plata, Mata and the famous Shake, Rattle and Roll series.
- Ishmael Bernal was known for his melodramas, particularly with feminist and moral issues.
- Marilou Diaz-Abaya was a multi-awarded film director and founder of the Marilou Diaz-Abaya Film Institute and Arts Center.
Elements of Dramatic Theatrical Performance
- Plot: the arrangement of events with a beginning, middle, and end.
- Character: the principal material of the performance, the central focus of the plot.
- Thought: the main idea or concept that the characters dramatize.
- Language or diction: the expression of meaning through the use of words.
- Song or music: the speaking, dancing, and singing part in the performance.
- Spectacle: the visual elements of production, including character movement, spatial relations, lighting, settings, costumes, and properties or props.
Explore the diverse forms of contemporary crafts and folk arts in the Philippines, including woven products, textiles, and more, and how they've evolved with globalization and new techniques.
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