Philippine Indigenous Arts and Crafts

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What are two things that students are expected to be able to do at the end of this module?

  • 1) research the materials used in traditional crafts; 2) train others to perform traditional dance.
  • 1) identify and classify Filipino folk dances; 2) perform a traditional Filipino dance.
  • 1) recognize and appreciate Philippine indigenous arts and crafts from their own regions; 2) create a venue in which these works can be showcased, reclaimed or preserved. (correct)
  • 1) understand the historical context of each region; 2) create replicas of traditional artifacts.

What is a specific example given in the text of a region known for its craftsmanship?

The Ilocanos are known for the craftsmanship of the cotton fabric Inabel and the folk dance binatbatan.

The text suggests that indigenous arts and crafts are often valued by outsiders.

False (B)

What is the earliest form of art in the Philippines that has been somewhat penetrated by Western Influences?

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What are some examples of the daily affairs of a community that indigenous people decorate?

<p>Planting, fishing, pounding rice, etc.</p> Signup and view all the answers

Traditional art in the Philippines developed separately from other aspects of life.

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In the Philippines, art is highly individualistic and artists are typically recognized for their unique styles.

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Traditional Philippine art often follows strict rules and standards for materials, forms and techniques.

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In traditional Philippine art, the process of creation and realization is often separate, with one taking place after the other.

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What is the title of De Leon's 2011 book?

<p>In Focus: The Cultural Matrix of Traditional Arts</p> Signup and view all the answers

Flashcards

Philippine Indigenous Arts

Unique artistic expressions from different regions of the Philippines, created by indigenous communities.

Ilocano Inanbel

A cotton fabric, a craft from the Ilocano region of Northern Luzon.

Binatbatan

A folk dance from the Ilocano region.

Art vs. Crafts Controversy

A debate about the value of indigenous art compared to industrial crafts, particularly when sold in tourist shops.

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Indigenous Music/Dance

Pre-colonial forms of artistic expression, often uninfluenced by modern styles from Western countries.

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Igorot War Dance

A ritual dance form from the Cordillera region of Northern Luzon, often part of ceremonies or rituals.

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Ifugao Funeral Dance

Dances performed during funeral ceremonies by the Ifugao ethnic group, potentially part of their cultural rites.

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Benguet Victory Dance

A dance celebration of triumphs or victories from the Benguet region.

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Philippine Tribal Arts

Diverse artistic expressions from the indigenous people of the Philippines, reflecting cultural traditions.

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Woodcarving

An art form used to decorate everyday objects like shields, spoons, and bowls in the Mountain Province

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Muslim Art in Mindanao

Visual expressions by people of Muslim heritage in Mindanao with unique motifs, colors, patterns, evident in brasswork, tools, weaponry, musical instruments.

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Filipino Relational Art

Art in the Philippines that blends with other cultural values and functions, including religious, social, moral, spiritual aspects and ecological concerns.

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Holistic Sensory Modes

Creating art that integrates the community's senses. Art is not separated but considered as a part

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Art Assimilation

The incorporation of art into everyday life; art is not separated from everyday life but closely interwoven.

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Community Involvement

The participation of the community in artistic creations, with artists often staying anonymous.

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Artist-Society Dichotomy

Lack of a clear separation between the artist and society in traditional Philippine art.

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Flexible Artistic Standards

Traditional Philippine art is not restricted by rigid standards for materials, forms and techniques.

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Value of Creation Process

The emphasis placed on the creative process itself rather than the final product, in traditional Philippine art.

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Simultaneous Conceptualization/Realization

The idea and execution of the art are developed at the same time.

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Indigenous Arts Preservation

Protecting and promoting indigenous art forms from loss or decline.

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Showcase Opportunities

Creating venues for displaying and promoting indigenous arts.

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Study Notes

Philippine Indigenous Arts and Crafts

  • Philippine indigenous arts and crafts vary by region
  • Examples include Ilocano cotton fabric (inabel) and folk dance (binatbatan) in northern Luzon
  • Masterpieces from each region are often considered "downgraded" by outsiders
  • Indigenous artists rarely showcase their work, and their accomplishments are often undervalued
  • Some of the earliest art forms in the Philippines include music and dance
  • Indigenous peoples infuse everyday items with art, decorating tools, weapons, and musical instruments
  • Filipino art is relational and communal
  • Art is not separate from values and concerns
  • Art is assimilated into life
  • Communities are involved in the artwork
  • Artists are often anonymous
  • Process of creation is prioritized
  • Conceptualization is simultaneous with realization

Learning Outcomes

  • Students are expected to recognize and appreciate Philippine indigenous arts and crafts
  • Students are expected to create venues to showcase, reclaim, or preserve these works

Learning Resources/Reading Materials

  • A manual of visual arts workshops for the environment
  • Articles on the cultural matrix of traditional arts
  • Books on traditional Philippine handicraft art
  • Texts on art and society in the Philippines

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