Module 5: Significance of Art Forms (Students' Copy) PDF

In this lesson, you will learn to: 1. Relate the significance of art forms from the regions and promote arts from the regions.  Let’s Ponder: “Do you know that every art piece has its own meaning?” Art has meaning because… it was created together with the emotion and knowledge of the aut...

In this lesson, you will learn to: 1. Relate the significance of art forms from the regions and promote arts from the regions.  Let’s Ponder: “Do you know that every art piece has its own meaning?” Art has meaning because… it was created together with the emotion and knowledge of the author or artist. Filipinos expressed their thoughts, feelings, and struggles in many ways in either language, literature, history, art, music, or Philosophy. The Philippines is obviously rich in culture and art. Its manifestation can be bestowed in terms of the art scene and responses to socio-economic and political issues. The Filipino artists are instantly conscious of the ancestral roots trying to shun away the shadow of colonial influence. The fact that the Philippines had been colonized for several decades, thus the way of life of the Filipinos had been influenced in many ways. “WHAT ARE THE IMPORTANCE OF ARTS IN A REGION?”  Contemporary art is important in every Filipino life because every contemporary art reflects someone’s feelings, ideas or perspectives. Through contemporary art, Filipinos can express themselves observable for others. It is a means of personal expression. The importance of arts in a regional development should not be underestimated. Art can reflect, and recreate meanings and identities for regional communities. Artists can also communicate their region, their community, and their culture to outsiders in ways that generate interest, respect and even understanding. Every art form has an important role in our culture. The dance, whether ethnic, social and spectacular, is an important part of culture. Dancing provides pleasure and enjoyment, relaxation, and improves social life of people of all ages. SOME ART FORMS AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE The Indigenous People are a group of people or homogenous societies identified by self-ascription and ascription by others, who have continuously lived as organized community on communally bounded and defined territory, and who have, under claims of ownership since time immemorial, occupied, possessed customs, tradition and other distinctive cultural traits, or who have, through resistance to political, social and cultural inroads of colonization, non-indigenous religions and culture, become historically differentiated from the majority of Filipinos. Art is part of life of the indigenous people of the Philippines. This is shown in the things that they used everyday, which are rich in traditional colors and patterns. These are forms reflects their tribal background.  SOME ART FORMS AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE Architecture Philippine Architecture differs significantly per ethnic group, where most of the structures are made of bamboo, wood, rock, coral, rattan, grass, and other materials. These materials can range from the hut-style 1. bahay-kubo which utilizes the common building style of construction, in Batanes 2. bale is a highland house that may have four to eight sides, depending on the ethnic association, these houses are made of coral that protects the natives from the harsh sandy winds of the area, the 3. torogan, is a royal house which is engraved with complicated-made okir motif, and the 4. Datu Jambangan or Palace of Flowers is a palace of major kingdoms, which was the seat of power and residence of the head of Sulu prior to colonization. Religious buildings is also included in architecture, known as the 5. spirit houses, which are shrines for the protective spirits or gods. Most of the house-like buildings are made of native materials, and usually open air. SOME ART FORMS AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE SOME ART FORMS AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE SOME ART FORMS AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE SOME ART FORMS AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE SOME ART FORMS AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE  SOME ART FORMS AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE WEAVING (Basketry/Textile) Philippine basket weaving has developed difficult designs and forms for specific purposes such as harvesting, rice storage, travel package, sword case, etc. Palawan has the finest vessel basket crafts made, that comes from the ethnic groups in the southwest. The Batak of Palawan has utilized the craft into high art, as well as retaining their craft's status as functional art. Most people practice weaved headpieces throughout the Philippines, wherein multiple cultures utilize a variety of fibers to connect mediums forming Filipino headgear such as the Ivatan's vakul, the head-cloth of the Manobo, and the snake headpiece of the Bontoc.  SOME ART FORMS AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE Wraparound skirts were also worn by other Filipino ethnic groups in the pre-colonial period, like the identical Visayan and Tausug patadyong and the shorter Tagalog tapis. However, most of these later evolved into a component of the baro't saya worn over a longer skirt (the saya or falda) due to Spanish influence. Some of them survive among more isolated highlander groups like among the Ifugao people. Plain weaves are the most commonly produced inabel, and these are used for everything from hand towels and placemats to blankets and dress material. In Ilocos, it is not uncommon for inabel to be used as material for everyday household items such as curtains, tablecloths, bath towels, table runners, bed linen, bags, and even mosquito nets. Filipino artistry and creativity are evident in various art forms but what makes the weaving culture distinct is its power to unite people as strong, resilient communities bound by living tradition and colourful textile patterns and motifs. T’nalak Weaving Hajia Amina Appi and her mats  SOME ART FORMS AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE PATADYONG COLORS AND DESIGNS FROM VISAYAS AS NATIONAL ART MOTIFF Patadyong is a traditional plaid textile that women weave in Antique, Iloilo, and Negros Occidental, made of mostly primary colors of red, yellow blue, and secondary colors of orange, purple, and green. The cloth is woven in stripes, squares, and rectangles, and is commonly used as a wrap-around skirt in lowland Christian culture, including southern Luzon. The aesthetics of the patadyong have been a strong influence on contemporary art expressions in the region, notably in the works of the group in Bacolod called Black Artists of Asia. It was founded by Norberto Roldan, Nunelucio Alvarado, Charlie Co and Dennis Ascalon in order to explore new styles of expression while dealing with issues affecting the social and cultural life of local people. SAN JOAQUIN HABLON-WEAVING  SOME ART FORMS AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE Folk drawing and painting The oldest folk drawing is the rock drawings and engravings which include the petroglyphs in Angono (Rizal), which was created during the Neolithic age of the Philippines, corresponding to 6000 BC to 2000 BC. The drawings have been interpreted as religious in nature, with infant drawings made to relieve the sickness of children. Another known petroglyph is in Alab (Bontoc), which is dated to be not later than 1500 BC, and represents symbols of fertility such as the pudenda. In contrast, ancient folk drawings as petrographs can be found in specific sites in the country as well. The petrographs of Peñablanca in Cagayan compose charcoal drawings. The petrographs of Singnapan in southern Palawan are also drawn with charcoal. The petrograhs in Anda (Bohol) compose drawings made with red hematite.  SOME ART FORMS AND ITS SIGNIFICANCE The Angono Petroglyphs are petroglyphs carved into a rock wall in Binangonan, Rizal, Philippines. It consists of 127 human and animal figures engraved on the rock wall probably carved during the late Neolithic, or before 2000 BC. They are the oldest known works of art in the Philippines.  MUSIC As music transmitted orally, music with unknown composers, or music performed by custom over a long period of time. It has been contrasted with commercial and classical styles. Musical composition, musical direction, and musical performance are the core of the art of music under the non-traditional category. Philippine folk music includes the chanting of epic poetry, such as the Darangen and Hudhud ni Aliguyon, and the singing of folk music traditions through various means such as the Harana. Tagonggo is music traditionally played by finely-dressed male musicians, Kapanirong which is a serenade genre, Kulintang which is a genre of an entire ensemble of musicians utilizing a diverse array of traditional musical instruments, Kundiman which is a traditional genre of Filipino love music. Traditional Visayan folk music were known to many such as Dandansoy originally in Hiligaynon and is now commonly sang in other Bisayan languages. Another song is Waray-Waray, which speaks of the positive characteristics of the Waray people. Ang Pasko ay Sumapit is a very popular Filipino Christmas carol translated by Levi Celerio to Tagalog was originally a Ruben Tagalog Cebuano song entitled Kasadya Ning Taknaa was popularized. MUSIC OF NORTHERN LUZON  SCULPTURE In Philippines, non-folk sculpture is a major art form. The art of sculpture in the country originated from the indigenous cultures of the natives. Notable non-folk sculptures include Oblation, which reflects selfless dedication and ser- vice to the nation, Rizal Monument, depicting Filipino martyr and scholar Jose Rizal, Tandang Sora National Shrine, depicting the revolutionary mother of the Katipunan Melchora Aquino, Lapu-Lapu Shrine, which depicts the classical- era hero Lapu-Lapu who vanquished the colonizers during his lifetime, People Power Monument, which celebrates the power and activism of the people over its government, Filipina Comfort Women, which immortalizes the suffering of and judicial need for Filipina comfort women during World War II, and the Bonifacio Monument, depicting the revolutionary hero Andres Bonifacio. These have been created to commemorate heroism and other deeds of nationalism. TANDANG SORA SHRINE LAPU-LAPU SHRINE PEOPLE POWER MONUMENT FILIPINA COMFORT WOMEN  POTTERY The art of pottery, categorized into ceramic making, clay pot-making, and folk clay sculpture, has long been a part of various cultures in the Philippines. Important pottery artifacts from the Philippines include the Manunggul Jar (890-710 BCE) and the Maitum anthropo-morphic pottery (5 BC-225 AD). In Cebu it has been noted that porcelain was already being produced by the natives during the time of Cebu's early rulers, prior to the arrival of colonizers in the 16th century. Notable folk clay art in the country in- include The Triumph of Science over Death (1890), and Mother's Revenge (1984) the popular potteries in the country include tapayan and palayok. POTTERY JIBAO-AN JARS AND CLAY POTS  FESTIVALS The fiesta is part and bundle of Filipino culture. Through good times and bad times, the fiesta must go on. Each city and barrio has at least one local festival of its own, usually on the feast of its patron saint, so that there is always a fiesta going on somewhere in the country. Christmas is the most elaborate festival of all, a season celebrated with all the displays and shows the fun-loving Filipino can handle. FESTIVALS 1.PAHIYAS FESTIVALS-province of Quezon. It is the farmer’s thanksgiving for a bountiful harvest with a grand display of colorful rice wafers, fruits, vegetables and handicrafts adorning every house in the town FESTIVALS 2.HIGANTES FESTIVALS-Angono, Rizal. also known as the Feast of San Clemente, in the town of Angono, Rizal. This is the major festival in honor of San Clemente, the patron saint of fishermen.  FESTIVALS 3.PANAGBENGA FESTIVALS-Baguio. PANGABENGA FESTIVAL. This festival reflects the history, traditions, and values of Baguio and the Cordilleras. The term "Panagbenga" comes from a Kankanaey term meaning "season of blooming".  FESTIVALS 4.DINAGYANG FESTIVALS-ILOILO. DINAGYANG FESTIVAL is an annual event, when the whole town rejoices, shouting their pride in being an Ilonggo and telling their culture. It is wonderful looking back to the past. It is a religious evangelization. It is our culture. The Aetaculture.  FESTIVALS 5.SINULOG FESTIVALS- Cebu City. THE SINULOG FESTIVAL is fundamentally a dance ritual that remembers the Filipino people's pagan past and their recognition of Christianity.  FESTIVALS 6. LANZONES FESTIVALS-Province of Camiguin. LANZONES FESTIVAL is an annual thanksgiving celebration for Camiguin Island's bountiful harvest. The town of Mambajao holds the feast during the third week of October in time for the season of the tropical fruit Lanzones.  FESTIVALS 7. T’NALAK FESTIVALS- city of Koronadal. also known as Tinalak festival, is a festival held to celebrate the anniversary of south Cotabato and is observed every July. The festival's unique name is at- attributed to a popular piece of colorful cloth woven by the local T'boli women.  FESTIVALS National Arts Centers in the Philippines Philippines, now have cultural and artistic centers in the various regions because of the effort and support of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) and the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA). The Cultural Center of the Philippines Cultural Center of the Philippines was established in 1969 through the executive Order No. 303. The goal of CCP was "to preserve, develop, and pro- mote arts and culture in the Philippines". It also provides venues for concerts, theatrical performances and art exhibit local and international. All over the country, we have regional centers in Kaisa sa Sining. The program goal was "to further strengthen its linkages and cooperation with local organizations in the regions".  FESTIVALS The CCP has set of regional partners, the following are: St. Louis University, Heritage City of Vigan, Barasoain Kalinangan Foundation,, and the City of Batangas in Luzon; Central Philippine University, Negros Cultural of Bacolod, and Siliman University in Visayas; and in Mindanao Culture and Arts Cluster, we have Mindanao State University — Iligan Institute of Technology, Musikahan sa Tagum Foundation, Inc., and Arts and Sciences Educators' As- sociation. With the counterparts from the various regions CCP improved and strengthened. The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA) is responsible for “preserving, promoting and developing culture and arts in the Philippines”. It was formed under the Republic Act. 7356 in 1992. The over all policy- making body and coordinator among cultural agencies are the NCCA and the CCP. NCCA has four sub- commissions the following are: first is the Subcommissions on the Arts (SCA), it facilitates the committees on architecture, Allied Arts, Cinema, Dance, Dramatic Arts, Literary, Art, Music, and the Visual Arts; second on is the Subcommission on Cultural Heritage (SCH), which includes committees on archive, Art Galleries, Historical Research, Libraries and Infor- mation Services, Monuments and Sites and Museums; Subcommission on Cultural Dissemination (SCD), which handles committee on Commuication, Cultural Education, and Language and Translation; and Subcommission on Cultural Communities and Traditional Arts (CCTA), which takes care of the com- mittees on Northern Cultural Communities, Central Cultural Communities, and Southern Cultural Communities.