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This document provides an overview of Philippine indigenous art and crafts. It begins with definitions of art and the Filipino term "sining," noting they do not have exactly the same meaning. It then discusses the controversy around sometimes referring to indigenous masterpieces as "merely crafts" and why this occurs. Finally, it outlines some distinct characteristics of Philippine indigenous arts and crafts, such as the raw materials commonly used like wood and plant extracts, and how the art reflects indigenous Filipino ways of life.

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This document provides an overview of Philippine indigenous art and crafts. It begins with definitions of art and the Filipino term "sining," noting they do not have exactly the same meaning. It then discusses the controversy around sometimes referring to indigenous masterpieces as "merely crafts" and why this occurs. Finally, it outlines some distinct characteristics of Philippine indigenous arts and crafts, such as the raw materials commonly used like wood and plant extracts, and how the art reflects indigenous Filipino ways of life.

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Philippine Indigenous Community

Module 7

Name: Jane Rose A. Invento


Course: BS in Tourism Management 1

Prior knowledge (Guide Questions)


1. Define art. Can you differentiate sining from art?
o Art is defined as anything that was made with vision and talent, is attractive, and
conveys important ideas, feelings, or thoughts. The word sining, is a word in
which most of the Filipino authors typically use as a synonym for the English
term "art," yet the two terms do not signify the same idea. As according what I
have researched, authors consulted two dictionaries, one from 1860 and another
from 1914, sining, and they found out that the word sining originally meant
"reflection" or "meditation," and it has the ethereal character of a mental exercise.
It's a method of accomplishing things. Another part of sining is the ability to
execute minute details with finesse. Often used in association with the term likha,
which means "creation," likhang sining may be defined as "a product of careful
thought or reflection."
2. Have you heard of the art vs. crafts controversy? Why are indigenous masterpieces
sometimes referred to as merely crafts?
o Indigenous communities may be found across the Philippines. These
neighborhoods have their own distinctive arts and crafts be it visual arts, singing
and dancing, handicrafts, embroideries and textiles. Unfortunately, these
masterpieces are slowly being lost and some outsiders have "downgraded" them
to just crafts or handicrafts that is fit to be sold in tourist souvenir shops, and
sadly indigenous artists are not being appreciated. (This is referred to as the art vs.
crafts debate) (Racette and Robertson, 2009). I think the reason why indigenous
masterpieces are downgraded is because indigenous arts aren’t integrated with our
curriculum that is why these beautiful creations are not given the credits and
praise that it truly deserves.
3. What are the distinct characteristics of Philippine indigenous arts and crafts?
o The materials usually used when making indigenous arts and crafts are raw
materials such as wood, fruit, and vegetable extracts. Native Philippine art reflects
the indigenous way of life of Filipinos which makes it unique.

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