Philippine Art Through Time PDF

ANIMISM KOMEDYA SANTOS PRE-COLONIAL  TRIUMVIRATE OF PHILIPPINE MODERN ART  The art that we see and experience today is f a r d i ff e r e n t f r o m t h e w a y i t w a s c e n t u r i e s ago. The art forms, as well as their functions, evolved based on the needs of the ea...

ANIMISM KOMEDYA SANTOS PRE-COLONIAL  TRIUMVIRATE OF PHILIPPINE MODERN ART  The art that we see and experience today is f a r d i ff e r e n t f r o m t h e w a y i t w a s c e n t u r i e s ago. The art forms, as well as their functions, evolved based on the needs of the earlier societies and turn out of significant events. Philippine art can be characterized b y a unique blend o f o u r i n d i g e n o u s cultures, neighboring Asian and colonial influences, and current global culture. Pre-colonial art forms were often used in the context of rituals, such as rice harvests, weddings, funerals, an d o t h er s. A s i de f r om t he c ommunal f unc t i on of i n d i g e n o u s a r t , o t h e r c r a f t s s u c h a s p o t t e r y, w e a v i n g , carving, metalwork, and jewelry also reflect the p e o p l e ’s a e s t h e t i c a n d t e c h n o l o g i c a l a n d c u l t u r a l v al ues. Thes e ar t f or ms w er e handed down from master to apprentice through oral t r a di t i on. H e n c e , i t f o r m e d a n i m p o r t a n t pa r t o f t he c ul t ur e and her i t age of t he c o m m u n i t y.  Animism Food Hunting Games and Stories Animal Sounds and Movements Imitations Rituals as theater and drama Carvings Musical instruments A n a h a w, b a m b o o , c o g o n , c a n e , r a t t a n a r e used to build houses. Ta t t o o s a n d j e w e l r i e s  Christianity (Catholicism) Religious Arts Arts are usually painted in church walls/ sculpted/ carved in woods Plazas, Town Centers, Municipio Churches (Baroque Architecture) Aswang concept has been made by Spanish priests.  THE ART DURING THE SPANISH COLONIAL ERA Pre-colonial musical forms and indigenous instruments became limited to places that were not accessed by the friars and the colonial authorities. Music – Catholic Mass Literature Religious, Secular Prose and Poetry Christianity teachings Theater Arts (Komedya)  The Americans brought another set of changes in the socio-political s t r u c t u r e a n d c u l t u r e o f t h e P h i l i p p i n e s. T h i s n e w c o l o n i a l g o v e r n m en t introduced the American way of life to the Filipinos, which created a lasting influence on our culture. The introduction of the public education system is considered one of the highlights of this era. Because of the establishment of p u b l i c s c h o o l s , t h e d e m a n d f o r b o o k p u b l i c a t i o n i n c r e a s e d. A d v e r t i s i n g a n d graphic design were also introduced and became part of the curriculum to c a t e r t o t h e d e m a n d s o f t h e n e w i n d u s t r i e s a n d e c o n om y. U n l i k e t h e S p a n i a r d s , t h e A m e r i c a n s z e a l o u s l y t a u g h t t h e i r l a n g u a ge, m a k i n g E n g l i s h the lingua franca of the period. A t t h e b e g i n n i n g o f t h e 2 0 t h c e n t u r y, a n e w u r b a n w a y o f l i f e w a s a l s o i n t r o d u ce d , which responded to the secular goals of education as well as health and g o v e r n a n c e. D a n i e l B u r n h a m , a n a r c h i t e c t a n d u r b a n p l a n n e r, w a s c o m m i s s i o n e d b y t h e A m e r i c a n g o v e r n m e n t t o r e d e si g n M a n i l a a n d B a g u io. He was with Architect William Parsons who modified, implemented, and brought the plans to completion. Inspired by the City Beautiful Movement introduced in 1893 at the Chicago World Fair, the new urban design employed Neoclassical architecture for its government buildings. Parks and lawns were integrated with these buildings to create an impressive and more inviting ambiance amid urban blight.  There were also Filipino artists who studied abroad. Among them were Juan Arellano, Diosdado Lorenzo, and Victorio Edades. Upon coming back to the country, they brought with them new artistic concepts: the “modern art.” Hailed as the Father of Philippine Modern Art, Victorio Edades introduced modern visual art through his exhibition, which shocked many Filipino audiences due to his different style of painting. Instead of using the usual bright and happy colors, he used dull and dark hues. He also used unusual subjects in his works, such as the life of the laborers, workers, and the lower classes o f s o c i e t y. A l o n g w i t h E d a d e s , C a r l o s “ B o t o n g ” Francisco and Galo Ocampo were also instrumental to t h e m o d e r n a r t m o v e m e n t i n t h e c o u n t r y, m a k i n g t h e m t h e Tri u m v i ra t e o f P h i l i p p i n e M o d e r n A r t. F o l l o w i n g their footsteps, 13 artists called the Thirteen Moderns began creating works with the same aesthetic s e n s i b i l i t i e s. A m o n g t h e m w e r e Vi c e n t e M a n a n s a l a , Cesar Legaspi, and Hernando Ocampo. These artists played key roles in the refinement and development of what we regard now as Philippine modern art.  Changes in the socio-political structure and culture of the Philippines. Public education system (textbooks) Advertising and graphic design English as the lingua franca of the period Neoclassical Architecture Father of Philippine Modern Art Triumvirate of Philippine Modern Art Do a timeline of the five periods we discussed during our 2nd Lesson. Make sure to include ALL of them. Choose one DISTINCT FEATURE from the periods. Include illustrations of it and include description about it like its origin, significance and the artist who made it (if applicable). Don't forget to label them. The period, the year and the distinct feature you chose. You can draw, print pictures or use editing app in doing your activity.