CONTEMPORARY

PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM

THE REGIONS
QUARTER 1- MODULE 1
ARTS IN THE PHILIPPINES
 OBJECTIVES
•Describes various contemporary art forms
and their practices from the various regions.
•Discusses various art forms found in the
Philippines.
•Evaluates contemporary art forms based on
the elements and principles.
 WHAT I KNOW
Directions: Read each item carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer. Write
the
chosen letter on a separate sheet of paper.
1. In this art tradition, art forms were primarily in uenced by the area where our
ancestors prosper.
a. Ethnic Tradition c. American Colonial Tradition
b. Spanish Colonial Tradition. d. Contemporary Art Tradition
2. In this art tradition, art forms were primarily in uenced by religion.
a. Ethnic Tradition. c. American Colonial Tradition
b. Spanish Colonial Tradition d. Contemporary Art Tradition forms
3. In this practice of art, the main theme of artworks is national
identity
a. American Art. c. Modern Art
b. Contemporary Art d. Spanish Art
4. In this practice of art, artworks mirrors contemporary culture and
society.
a. American Art c. Modern Art
b. Contemporary Art d. Spanish Art
5. This element of art can be illustrated as horizontal, vertical, curve,
or circular.
a. Color c. Line
b. Form d. Shape
6. Cone, sphere, and cylinder are some examples to illustrate this element of art.
a. Color b. Form c. Line d. Shape
7. This principle of art represents a pattern in an art caused by the repetition of
certain elements of art.
a. Harmony b. Rhythm c. Movement. d. Variety
8. Which of the following artworks is made during the Ethnic Tradition of Philippine
Arts?
a. Manunggul Jar. b. The Oblation c. St. Metropolitan Cathedral d. Spoliarium
by Juan Luna
9. Which of the following artworks is made during the Spanish Colonial Tradition of
Philippine Arts?
a. Manunggul Jar c. St. Metropolitan Cathedral
b. The Oblation d. Art Installation
10. Which of the following artworks is considered as Contemporary
Art?
a. Cinco Marias (Tres Marias Series) by Federico Aguilar Alcuaz
b. Angono Petroglyphs discovered by Carlos “Botong” Francisco
c. The Making of the Philippine Flag by Fernando Amorsolo
d. Langit, Lupa, at Impyerno by Josef Luciano Dans
11. Which of the following is a principle of art?
a. Form. c. Movement
b. Line d. Texture
12. Which of the following is an element of art?
a. Balance. c. Harmony
b. Color. d. Proportion
13. Which of the following statement/s is/are false?
Statement 1: Modern Art refers to the practice of art from 1970s to the present.
Statement 2: Contemporary Art refers to the practice of art from 1860s to the 1960s
a. Only Statement 1 is false. C. Both statements are false.
b. Only Statement 2 is false. D. Both statements are not false.
14. Which of the following statement/s is/are false?
Statement 1: Balance, proportion, and texture are principles of art.
Statement 2: Color, line, and shape are elements of art.
a. Only Statement 1 is false. C. Both statements are false.
b. Only Statement 2 is false. D. Both statements are not false.
15. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?
Statement 1: Elements and principles of art help viewers to understand
arts.
Statement 2: Elements of Art is essential in understanding principles of
art.
A. Only Statement 1 is true. C. Both statements are true.
B. Only Statement 2 is true. D. Both statements are not true.
 Art or ‘‘Sining’’ is de ned as the di erent manners of
expressing human skills and imagination in the creation of
aesthetic conditions, objects and presentations.
Arts is not only con ned only what is seen. Art involves
the use of all the physical senses in order to appreciate it
 ETHNIC TRADITION
• Art forms are primarily in uenced by the geographical
location and the experiences of the Filipinos ( Luzviminda
and Sayseng, 2016). In this time, the purpose of arts is
integral to life. Arts re ected the pagan beliefs and
practices, everyday activity such as shing and farming,
and speci c decorative art pattern to the community.
 ANGONO PETROGLYPHS- ETHNIC TRADITION
The Angono Petroglyphs is situated in Binangonan,Rizal. It
was discovered by the National Artist,
Carlos“Botong” Francisco,in 1965.
There are 127 human and
animal gures engraved on the
rock wall and dated back.
 MANUNGGUL JAR – ETHNIC TRADITION
Manunggul jar is found in Manunggul Cave, Lipuun Point,
Palawan in the early 1960s. Manunggul jar is burial which
signi es the belief of early Filipino in life after death.
 ETHNIC TRADITION
Banga or pot dance is a performance of Kalinga of the Mountain
Province of the Philippines.This dance shows
the elegant of Igorot tribe and the skill
and strength of women.
 SPANISH COLONIAL TRADITION
•Art forms were primarily in uenced by
religion and secularization. In this time,
Spaniards used arts to propagate the
Catholic faith.
 LANGIT, LUPA,AT IMPYERNO- SPANISH COLONIAL
TRADITION
Langit ,lupa at impyerno by Josef Luciano Dans. This wall painting by
Josef Luciano Dans will be found in
St. James the Apostle Church in Paete, Laguna.
This painting was dated 1850 and depicts
the heaven , cruci xion of Christ; earth, Adan
and Eve; and hell, sinners with di erent transgressions.
 ST. PAUL METROPOLITAN CATHEDRAL- SPANISH
COLONIAL TRADITION
St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral is located in Burgos, Vigan
City, Ilocos Sur. The original structure
was built in 1574 and replaced as
a church in 1641. The cathedral
fallows a Baroque architectural design.
 MODERN ART
•Modern art refers to the practice of art from
1860s to 1960s. The main theme of art works
in this time is national identity.
 THE MAKING OF THE PHILIPPINE FLAG BY:
FERNANDO AMORSOLO- MODERN ART
This painting was made by Fernando Amorsolo, “
Grand Old Man of Philippine Art”
and born in Manila. It shows a
reminder of traditions and
customs of the Filipino.
 BAYANIHAN BY CARLOS BOTONG FRANCISCO –
MODERN ART
Carlos “Botong” Francisco was born in Ango, Rizal. This painting by him
was dated in 1962. This mural painting of Carlos “ Botong” Francisco
shows the
Filipino’s bayanihan tradition. This also
shows the distinctive style of
Francisco’s painting that showcased
his mastery in arts.
 CONTEMPORARY ART
• Contemporary art refers to the practice of art from 1970s
to the present. Contemporary arts mirror contemporary
culture and society. Diverse and emerging art practices
were being introduced in this era.
 CINCO MARIAS-CONTEMPORARY ARTS
Federico Aguilas Alcuaz was born in Santa Cruz, Manila.
Cinco Marias[Tres Marias Series] depicts
the variety of domestic activities
[Guillermo, 2007].
 ART INSTALLATION IN SAND DUNES OF PAOAY-
CONTEMPORARY ARTS
Leeroy New is one of the Philippines contemporary artists. He is born in
General SANTOS City. This art installation
of Leeroy New was made for the
La Milagrosa Festival in Ilocos Norte.
According to Leeroy New, the art Installation
symbolizes the great festivals ,feasts ,
and celebrations(Lapeña,2012).
 ELEMENTS OF ART
1.SPACE
Space pertains to emptiness which may either be positive space or
negative space. Positive space refers
to a part which is enclosed
in a shape, while negative space
refers to the opposite part
which the shape is enclosing.
2.LINES
Line is a series of connected parts. It may come in two characteristics: form-curved
dotted, broken lines, and direction – vertical, horizontal, diagonal lines. Di erent
types of lines may convey di erent meanings. For example,a horizontal line usually
suggests calmness, vertical lines may convey strength,
diagonal lines create an impression of action,
curved lines create an expression of gradual
change of direction, and circular line may
pertain an abrupt change of direction.
3. SHAPE AND FORMS
Shape has two dimensional gures with height and width. There are
di erent kinds of shapes and these are geometric shapes ( triangle,
squares, rectangle, etc.), organic shapes( shapes found in nature,
e.g. shape of a leaf or cloud), abstract
shapes ( asymmetrical and free owing shapes ).
Meanwhile, forms are three dimensional gures.
Its dimensions are height, width and volume. Unlike shapes, it has more
depth.
4. COLOR
Color is associated with the natural phenomenon in our environment.
Scienti cally, when a life passes through a prism, it will produce
di erent hues of di erent wavelengths .
This colors may pertain to lightness,
darkness, coolness, or warmth.
5. VALUE
Value is considered a property of a color which pertains
to its lightness and darkness.
6. TEXTURE
Texture is the element that appeals to our sense of feel on things, rough,
smooth, bumpy, or slippery. It pertains to the surface of an art piece.
 PRINCIPLE OF ARTS
1.PROPORTION
Refers to the relationship of the size of elements in a body of art. For example, when
drawing a human standing beside a house, it is important to ensure that the size of the
human is proportional to the size of the house.
2. HARMONY
The unity of the art work, especially about the arrangement of the
related elements.
 3. VARIETY
Referred to as diversity. This means adding multiple, di erent elements to
break the monotony of an art work and make it more interesting.
 4.MOVEMENT
The illusion of motion in a painting, sculpture design, or in a piece of
art.
 5. RHYTHM
Repetition of certain elements to produce a pattern. In in visual arts,
repeated design elements may create a certain ow and may lead the
viewer’s eyes.
6. BALANCE
Refers to the even and equal distribution of elements.
7. EMPHASIS
Refer to the greater impact given on a certain element .
 ACTIVITY 1: APPLYING KNOWLEDGE ABOUT ARTS
A. Directions: Read and analyze the following statements. Write ET if the statement
describe Ethnic Tradition of Philippine arts, ST if it is Spanish Colonial and Contemporary
Tradition, and ACT American Colonial and Contemporary Arts Traditions .
1. Arts in this period thrived because of the primary in uences of our Filipino
ancestors.
2. This period mirrors the contemporary culture and society; diverse and emerging
art practices were introduced.
3. Arts was used as one of the instrument to propagate the Catholic faith in this era.
4. A practice of art was developed in this wherein the themes of artwork are about
the Philippines’ identity.
5. This period re ects the emerging development of Philippine art practices that
continue to develop from the 1970s to the present.
B. Directions: Determine the element or principle of arts described in each statement.
Choose your answer from the given choices in the box. Write the letter that best
corresponds to your answer on the answer sheet provided.

A. Value E. Form
B. Rhythm F. Lines
C. Balance G. Harmony
D. Color H. Shape
1. It refers to the lightness or darkness of colors.
2. This element of art refers to the two-dimensional gures.
3. It refers to the even distribution of elements in a piece of arts.
4. Vertical, curved and diagonal are some representations of this element
of art.
5. This principle of art refers to the repetition of certain elements that will
produce a pattern in a piece of art.
1. Art or ‘‘Sining’’ is de ned as di erent manners of expressing human
skills imagination in the creation of aesthetic conditions, objects, and
presentation.
2. In Ethnic Tradition , art forms are primarily in uenced by the
geographical location and the experiences of the Filipinos [Luzviminda
and Sayseng, 2016].
3. In Spanish Colonial Tradition, art forms were primarily in uence by
religion and secularization.
4. Modern art refers to the practice of art form 1860s to 1960s. The main
theme art works in this time is national identity.
5. Contemporary art refers to the practice of art from 1970s to the
present. Contemporary arts mirror contemporary culture and society.
6. The elements and principle of art is important not just to the artist but
also to the viewer, to have a deeper understanding of an artwork.
7. The elements of arts are space, line, shape, form, color, value, and
texture.
8. The principles of art are proportion, harmony, variety, movement,
rhythm, balance, and emphasis.
ASSESSMENT
Direction: Read and answer the following questions being ask below. Write your answer
on a separate sheet of paper .
1. How can you say that a visual artwork has movement?
2. When do you say that an artwork has harmony?
3. How can your knowledge of the elements and principles of art help you in
appreciating the mural painting of Carlos “Botong”Francisco entitled Bayanihan ?