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CPAR – Q2 – M10 - Local Materials Used in Creating Art

Local and Indigenous Art Materials
It is important to distinguish the difference between indigenous art materials and local art materials. Anything indigenous
naturally comes from the place or locality. It is not introduced to the place or imported from somewhere else. Whereas, anything
local also comes from the place or locality but may or may not be originally part of that place or locality. It could have been
introduced to the place or locality by colonists or settlers from other places.

•Indigenous art materials - are materials that are natural or inherent from the place or locality. It has been there right from the
start. All indigenous art materials are local materials but not all local art materials are indigenous.

•Local art materials - could be a mix of indigenous art materials and introduced art materials.

Kinds of Local Art Materials

1. ABACA - also called manila hemp, is extracted from the leaf sheath around the trunk of the abaca plant known scientifically
as Musa textilis, which is related to the banana plant. Initially used as material for rope, the abaca found its way in the arts.
The plant can be found in plantations in the Bicol Region and in the different regions of Mindanao.
2. COCONUT SHELLS or BAO - are actually used for wood carving, improvised cooking utensils and myriads of other uses.
Laminated coconut shells are considered as almost the same as the quality and appearance of turquoise shells or ivory.
Coconut shells are bountiful anywhere in the country where coconut palm trees, scientifically known as Cocos nucifera, are
planted. These shells are byproducts of coconut fruit processing.
3. BAMBOO or KAWAYAN - mistakenly identified as a tree, is actually a kind of grass. Classified scientifically as a plant of the
subfamily Bambusoideae of the grass family Poaceae. It is found almost throughout the archipelago. The bamboo stem has
plenty of uses and one of its prominent use is in creating art.
4. CAPIZ or KAPIS - come from the windowpane oyster, a bivalve marine mollusk in the family of Placunidae. They are
abundant in the Philippines, commonly found along the coastal waters. Cleaned and processed capiz shells are used for
various artistic applications like windows, lanterns, and walling.
5. RATTAN - is a naturally renewable palm belonging to the subfamily Calamoideae of climbing palms. It is widely used as
furniture, handicrafts, and building material. It is grown in plantations in Western Visayas and Mindanao.
6. COWRIE SHELLS or SIGAY - scientifically named Cypraea chinensi, measure about 2 centimeters each. They are often used in
shell jewelry and shell craft work. They are popular for their vibrant color. They are found on sandy seafloor around the
Philippine islands.
7. JUNK - which are old or discarded articles, are considered useless or of little value but for the creative eyes of an artist they
are essential in creating a well-known art form called junk art. The discarded materials stored or hidden away inside homes
or thrown in garbage bins are usually made up of plastic, wood and metal.
8. DRIED LEAVES - falling off from branches of trees and plants are inexhaustible. Ranging from pale yellow to dark brown,
dried leaves are plentiful throughout the year. Dried leaves art is already considered a craft of its own. Palm, pandanus, or
sea grass leaves are used to create artistic mats or banig.
9. PLANT SEEDS - can be acquired from farms and rural areas. Others can be bought commercially like corn, sorghum, mung
beans, sunflower and the like. Seed art can be found in certain localities. They are distinct for their creative and colorful
designs.
10. ROCKS and SAND - of various types are abundant. They vary in size and color, allowing for varied art forms.

Local art materials can be classified as traditional and non-traditional.

• Traditional art materials - available locally are those that are usually bought from department stores and bookstores. They include
crayons, oil pastel, watercolor, colored pencils and other usual materials used in school.

• Non-traditional art materials - are materials that are not usually used in creating art like coffee, plastic bottles and recyclable
materials that are similar to those used in junk art.
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Summary
1. The appropriateness of an art material has a telling effect in the process of creating art. The artist bears in
mind that the conceived artwork will be created from choice materials deemed appropriate for the art form.
2. An artist must be keen in selecting the right kind of art material and should have a discriminating eye in
choosing what should be used and what should not.
3. It is up to the resourcefulness and creativity of the artist to come up with an artwork from seemingly
unusable and ineffectual objects and things. In the eyes of a discerning artist, every object and thing can be
used for art.
4. Local art materials are locally available materials from the region, province, city or town. The availability
and accessibility of local art materials make them convenient and easy to use in creating art.
5. Indigenous art materials are materials that are natural or inherent from the place or locality.
6. Local art materials could be a mix of indigenous art materials and introduced art materials.
7. The following are kinds of local materials that can be found in the different regions and provinces of the
country:
5.1 Abaca
5.2 Coconut shells
5.3 Bamboo
5.4 Capiz shells
5.5 Rattan
5.6 Cowrie shells
5.7 Junk
5.8 Dried leaves
5.9 Plant Seeds
5.10 Rock and sand
8. Local art materials can be classified as traditional and non-traditional. Traditional art materials available
locally are those that are usually bought from department stores and bookstores. Non-traditional art
materials are materials that are not usually used in creating art.
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ASSESSMENT

Part 1

1. The choice of art materials is dependent on the _____

a. art form c. art platform

b. art norm d. art storm

2. The ability to see or make fine distinctions as to what is right and proper art material to use refers to _____

a. a color-blind eye c. the discriminating eye

b. a perceiving eye d. the third eye

3. When the chosen art materials are considered suited for the artwork, it may adequately serve its purpose of _____

a. consolidating art c. dissolving art

b. creating art d. setting aside art

4. Having the right and appropriate art materials can bring out the best of the artist’s _____

a. absurdity c. negativity

b. creativity d. subjectivity

5. Any artwork that is created these days is considered as a form of contemporary art provided that it is _____

a. a borrowed concept c. a duplicated concept

b. a copied concept d. an original concept

6. The act of duplicating an original artwork with or without insignificant changes is called _____

a. artistic existentialism c. artistic plagiarism

b. artistic charism d. artistic realism

7. In creating a unique and original contemporary artwork, many artists rely on the appropriate and adequate supply of art _____

a. concepts c. materials

b. ideas d. statements

8. Local art materials in combination with the tools and equipment used to create art are referred to collectively as art _____”

a. criteria c. media

b. inertia d. trivia

9. Anything naturally comes from the place or locality is considered _____

a. incongruous c. ingenious

b. indigenous d. inglorious

10. This fiber is extracted from the leaf sheath around the trunk of the plant and made into a rope is called _____

a. abaca c. nylon

b. cotton d. rattan

11. This naturally renewable palm whose wood stem is widely used as furniture, handicrafts, and building material refers to _____

a. croissant c. rambutan

b. lakatan d. rattan

12. It is important to distinguish the difference between indigenous art materials and local art materials. Crayons is a fine example of indigenous art material.
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a. Both statements are FALSE.

b. Both statements are TRUE.

c. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.

d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.

13. Art materials are rarely found and are difficult to find. Oil pastel, watercolor, and colored pencils are the usual art materials used in school.

a. Both statements are FALSE.

b. Both statements are TRUE.

c. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.

d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.

14. There can be stuff inside your house that can be used to create art. These are things that could have been stored and left unused for weeks and months, possibly
even years.

a. Both statements are FALSE.

b. Both statements are TRUE.

c. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.

d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.

15. All local art materials are indigenous. Anything indigenous are introduced to the place or locality by colonists or settlers from other places.

a. Both statements are FALSE.

b. Both statements are TRUE.

c. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.

d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.

Part 2

1. Art materials that are natural or inherent from the place or locality are called _____

a. incongruous art materials c. indignant art materials

b. indigenous art materials d. ingenious art materials

2. Materials that are not usually used in creating art _____

a. indigenous art materials c. non-traditional art materials

b. local art materials d. traditional art materials

3. Coffee, plastic bottles and recyclable materials are examples of _____

a. cultural art materials c. old art materials

b. non-traditional art materials d. traditional art materials

4. Materials that could be a mix of indigenous art materials and introduced art materials refers to _____

a. imported art materials c. local art materials

b. international art materials d. regional art materials

5. The local art material composed of old or discarded articles and considered useless or of little value but are potentially useful for the creative eyes of an artist refers
to _____

a. capiz shells c. junk

b. Cowrie shells d. rattan

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6. The cleaned and trimmed shells of the windowpane oyster are called _____

a. bao c. glass

b. capiz d. sigay

7. Art materials that are usually bought from department stores and bookstores are called _____

a. indigenous art materials c. non-traditional art materials

b. ingenious art materials d. traditional art materials

8. The artist bears in mind that the conceived artwork will be created from choice materials deemed _____

a. appropriate c. inappropriate

b. disproportionate d. misappropriate

9. Every object and thing can be used for art in the eyes of a _____

a. discerning artist c. disoriented artist

b. disintegrating artist d. disparate artist

10. These are found on sandy seafloor around the Philippine islands and are used for making jewelry and handicraft _____

a. capiz shells c. cowrie shells

b. coconut shells d. crab shells

11. This plant often mistakenly identified as a tree, is actually a kind of grass, has myriads of uses and one of its prominent use is in creating art _____

a. bamboo c. coconut

b. banana d. rattan

12. It is up to the resourcefulness and creativity of the artist to come up with an artwork. An artwork can be created from seemingly unusable and ineffectual objects
and things.

a. Both statements are FALSE.

b. Both statements are TRUE.

c. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.

d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.

13. Local art materials are not available anywhere within the region, province, city or town. The availability and accessibility of local art materials make them
convenient and easy to use in creating art.

a. Both statements are FALSE.

b. Both statements are TRUE.

c. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.

d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.

14. Local art materials can be classified as traditional and non-traditional. Non-traditional art materials are materials that are usually or commonly used in creating art.

a. Both statements are FALSE.

b. Both statements are TRUE.

c. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.

d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.

15. All local art materials are indigenous art materials. Indigenous art materials are imported from an external source and are introduced locally to a place and locality.

a. Both statements are FALSE.

b. Both statements are TRUE.

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c. The first statement is FALSE, the second statement is TRUE.

d. The first statement is TRUE, the second statement is FALSE.