18 Questions
What is the origin of the Tinikling folk dance?
The Tinikling folk dance originates from the Spanish colonial era in the Philippines.
What movement does the Tinikling dance imitate?
The Tinikling dance imitates the movement of tikling birds dodging bamboo traps.
How do the dancers perform the Tinikling?
Dancers mimic the tikling bird's movements by dancing between large bamboo poles.
Which region of the Philippines is the Tinikling dance believed to have originated from?
The Tinikling dance originated in the islands of Leyte in the Visayas region.
What is the legend behind the origin of the Tinikling dance?
According to legend, the Tinikling was started by people who worked in the paddies and farms of the Philippines.
Which art form does the Tinikling dance belong to?
The Tinikling dance belongs to the art form of dance.
What is the Maglalatik?
The Maglalatik is an indigenous dance from the Philippines.
What does the painting 'Spoliarium' by Juan Luna depict?
It depicts the aftermath of a gladiatorial match in ancient Rome.
What is the origin of the Maglalatik dance?
It originated as a mock-war dance in Binan, Laguna during Spanish rule.
What is the central theme of Fernando Amorsolo's artworks?
The question does not provide enough information to determine Amorsolo's central theme.
What materials are used by the dancers in the Maglalatik?
The dancers wear coconut shell halves secured on their hands and vests.
What does the Latin word 'Spoliarium' refer to in Luna's painting?
Spoliarium refers to the basement of the Roman Colosseum where fallen gladiators were taken.
What is the primary characteristic that defines dance?
It is based upon music or any rhythmic sound.
In an opera, how do the performers deliver their lines?
The performers sing all or most of their lines.
What is the key difference between pantomime and traditional drama?
Pantomime uses facial expressions and body movements rather than words.
What form of entertainment creates the illusion of motion through a series of images?
Motion pictures or movies.
What is the primary purpose of practical or utilitarian arts?
They are intended for practical use or utility.
What element is essential for a puppet show to be effective?
The audience must perceive life and spirit from the puppets' movement and performance.
Study Notes
National Artists for Dance
- Tinikling is a traditional folk dance from the Philippines that originated in the islands of Leyte in Visayas.
- It imitates the movement of the tikling birds as they dodge bamboo traps set by rice farmers.
- Dancers mimic the tikling bird’s grace and agility by dancing between large bamboo poles.
- Tinikling is one of the oldest dances from the Philippines, started by people who worked in the paddies and farms of the Philippines.
National Artists for Literature
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National Artists for Music
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National Artists for Theater and Film
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National Artists for Architecture
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National Artists for Fashion Design
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Significance of Art Forms from the Region
- Maglalatik is an indigenous dance from the Philippines performed by male dancers using coconut shell halves.
- It originated in Binan, Laguna as a mock-war dance that demonstrates a fight between the Moros and the Christians over coconut meat during the Spanish rule.
- The dance is also shown to pay tribute to the town’s patron saint, San Isidro Labrador.
Spoliarium
- It is a painting by Luna that features a glimpse of Roman history centered on the bloody carnage brought by gladiatorial matches.
- The painting depicts fallen gladiators being dragged by Roman soldiers, with spectators awaiting their chance to strip off the combatants' metal helmets and other armory.
- The right side of the painting presents a somber mood, with an old man searching for his son and a woman weeping the death of her loved one.
Contemporary Arts from the Regions
- Circus is a form of entertainment that consists of displays of horsemanship, exhibitions by gymnasts, aerialists, wild animal trainers, and performing animals, and comic pantomime by clowns.
- Fernando Amorsolo's artworks are composed of theme of circus.
Art Forms
- Dance is based on music or rhythmic sound and is characterized by rhythmic or repetition.
- Opera is a stage drama with orchestral accompaniment, in which music is the dominant element.
- Pantomime (MIME) is a dramatic representation by means of facial expressions and body movements rather than words.
- Puppet Show is a theatrical performance that uses puppets as characters, where the audience perceives life and spirit from their movement.
- Drama includes acting, directing, stage setting, stage lighting, and public speaking.
- Theatre is a form of entertainment where actors perform live for an audience on a stage or in another space designated for the performance.
- Singing is an individual or group interpretation of a song or music.
- Motion Picture is a series of images projected onto a screen to create the illusion of motion.
Practical or Utilitarian Arts (Minor Arts)
- These are art forms intended for practical use or utility.
Test your knowledge on national artists for dance, literature, and music related to contemporary arts from different regions in the Week 4 Margarette Lopez 12 STEM C class.
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