Contemporary Arts in the Philippines (Lesson 2) PDF

Contemporary Arts in the Philippines Lesson 2  Objectives At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to; ✓Critique available materials and appropriate techniques used by some regions in their produced art works ✓Appreciate the use of materials and ap...

Contemporary Arts in the Philippines Lesson 2  Objectives At the end of the lesson, the learners should be able to; ✓Critique available materials and appropriate techniques used by some regions in their produced art works ✓Appreciate the use of materials and appropriate traditional techniques in creating contemporary arts ✓There are places in the Philippines which are famous because of the extraordinary or unusual but special product that they produce. ✓These people use traditional techniques in creating one particular art or maybe more which make them famous and draw people to these places.  What is Medium? ✓It is defined as the material, or the substance out of which a work is made ✓Through these materials, the artists express and communicate feelings and ideas  What is Technique? ✓Technique is the manner in which artists use and manipulate materials to achieve the desired concept according to his or her personal style ✓The distinctive character or nature of the medium determines the technique ✓Can be classified as traditional and contemporary technique  Medium and technique in contemporary art have become more and more integrated, such that the works have crossed boundaries between mediums and techniques Philippine art works with traditional techniques to contemporary art creations PAINTING ✓Early Filipinos painting can be in red chip (clay mixed with water) designs embellished on the ritual pottery of the Philippines such as the acclaimed “Manunggul Jar” which is an example of a burial jar Manunggul Jar Burnay ✓Further evidence of painting is manifested in the tattoo tradition of early Filipinos who are now referred to as Pintados or the “Painted People” of Visayas ✓Arts and Architecture of the Maranao, who are well-known for the “Naga Dragons” and the “Sarimanok” carved and painted in the Torongans or King’s house Pintados Naga Dragon Sarimanok Elito Circa ✓He is popularly known as “ Amang Pintor,” who gained recognition by using his hair to make his paint brushes and reigns his painting with blood. INDIGENOUS ART ✓The Itneg people are known for their intricate woven fabrics. The “Binakol”, features designs that incorporate optical illusions of the “Gadang” people ✓The lumad people of Mindanao are skilled in the art of dying abaka fiber known as “Manila Hemp” Sarimanok ✓It is the most well-known design. The figure represents a fowl with wings, feathered tail and a head decorated with ornaments ✓Abdulmari Asia Imao- the 1st and only Muslim that is honored as National Artist Hagabi ✓A wooden chair of Ifugao, which symbolizes status as a citizen in their community ✓It depicts the wealth and power of the owner who is called “Kadanagyan” or a person who belongs to the higher status in their society ✓This chair is made of Narra or Ipil-Ipil and the original design is called “Ginulding-Gulding”, meaning like a goat-like head. ISLAMIC ARTS OKIR-a-Datu/Okir (men’s design) ✓This kind of art has two main artistic style. One is carved-line. The other style is geometric tapestries and is associated with a boat-like imaging. Okir-a-Bay (Ladie’s design) ✓The most popular is the “Malong”, style is the land cap which is either dominantly red, yellow, green, blue or violet. ✓ Red is the favorite color along with yellow; these colors stands for royalty or aristocracy. Often, men wear the red land cap and the women the yellow. Kampilan ✓The Bagobo are proud people with proto-Malayan features. They have ornate traditions, weaponry and other metal arts. ✓Weapons made by Muslim Filipinos such as “Kampilan”,are skillfully carved. Kampilan KUT-KUT ART ✓This is a technique combining the Oriental and European art process. It was practiced by the indigenous people of Samar Island between early 1600 and late 1800 A.D. ✓Kut-Kut is an exotic Philippine art form based on early century techniques  PERFORMING ARTS Music ✓The early music of the Philippines featured a mixture of indigenous and variety of Asian sounds ✓They performed songs and dances to celebrate festive occasions ✓Most music genres are contemporary such as Filipino rock, Filipino hip- hop some are traditional such as Filipino folk music. Dance ✓Philippine folk dances include the “Tinikling” and “Carinosa.” ✓In the southern region of Mindanao, some popular dance showcases the story of a Prince and a Princess in the forest- (Singkil) ARCHITECTURE ✓The Spaniards introduced stones as housing and building materials. ✓The introduction of Christianity brought European churches and architecture which subsequently became the center of the most towns and cities. Nipa Hut/Bahay Kubo ✓It was one of the most common form of house among the native Filipinos. It is characterized by the use of simple materials such as bamboo and coconut as the main source of wood. ✓Most primitive homes are built on stilts due to frequent flooding during the rainy season. ✓Contemporary architecture has a distinctively western style although Pre- Hispanic housing is still common in rural areas ✓American style suburb gated communities are popular in the cities, including Manila and the surrounding provinces ✓Islamic and often Asian architecture are depicted on buildings such as Mosque and Temples