Islamic Influence on Philippine Art PDF
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This document discusses the influence of Islam on Philippine art, focusing on the historical context, key beliefs, and impact on artistic expression. It examines how Islamic principles and motifs shaped artistic traditions and how they coexist with other forms of art.
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ISLAMIC INFLUENCE ON PHILLIPPINE ART 1. HOW DID ISLAM INFLUENCE ART BEFORE THE COMING OF THE SPANISH COLONIZERS? 2. WHAT ARE THE MAIN BELIEFS OF ISLAM THAT INFLUENCE THE WAY ART IS MADE AND INTERPRETED? 3. WHAT WAS THE EFFECT OF FOLK ART TO ISLAMIC ART? 13TH Century Islam already w...
ISLAMIC INFLUENCE ON PHILLIPPINE ART 1. HOW DID ISLAM INFLUENCE ART BEFORE THE COMING OF THE SPANISH COLONIZERS? 2. WHAT ARE THE MAIN BELIEFS OF ISLAM THAT INFLUENCE THE WAY ART IS MADE AND INTERPRETED? 3. WHAT WAS THE EFFECT OF FOLK ART TO ISLAMIC ART? 13TH Century Islam already well-entrenched in Southern Philippines 15th Century – Islam gained more grounds in Southern Philippines with the coming of Sultan Abbubakar of Arabia Sultan Abbubakar married Princess Piramisuli, daughter of Rajah Baguinda After death of Rajah Baguinda, Sultan Abbubakar established the Sultanate of Sulu He also established the Madrasa, a religious school which facilitated the teaching of Arabic writing and the spread of the Islamic faith He built a house of prayer – the mosque TAWHID OR UNITY OF GOD – Emphasizes the impermanence of nature and the incomprehensible greatness of the Divine Being Islamic Art negates materiality so the interior of mosques are covered by geometric patterns to draw away attention from human form and nature towards the contemplation of the Divine Does not use religious icons but instead uses abstract forms and patterns to engage mental concentration UMMAH or COMMUNITY OF BELIEVERS – parts of the mosques , the niche and the wall must be oriented to the west towards the direction of MECCA as expression of oneness with the larger Muslim community Although Islam continues to shape Philippine Art, but the influence of (Non-Muslim Art ) or Folk Art (Pre-Conquest) persists. This can be seen in the use of the different motifs like: Okir/Ukkil, Naga/Serpent, Paco Rabong/Fern, Sarimanok, Sarifish, or the luhul or canopy featuring motifs from the Tree of Life, design of the Torogan Pangalay Folk Dance- a dance resembling the waves and movement of sea birds (nature)
