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Department of Education
Region VII
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF TOLEDO CITY

Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions -Grade 11/12

Quarter 1, Week 1
Module 1

Contemporary Art Forms and Practices

Learning Competency:

describes various contemporary art forms and their

practices from the various regions
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 To the Learner
You are about to work on Module 1 . I hope you will learn and at the same time you will
have fun while going over this module. Are you ready to unravel and experience the beauty and
heritage of the Philippines ?

This module assures you of challenging and enjoyable readings and activities that will make
you ask for more. There are a lot of things that you can learn about Philippine arts in this
module. In fact, this module is designed to help you in describing the various contemporary art
forms and their practices. So, don’t miss this rare opportunity – read, engage, and have fun in
learning this lesson.

In order to get started, there are some tips that you have to remember:

 Take the pre-test before proceeding to the lessons. The test could give you an
idea of how much time you should allot to each lesson.
 Read the instructions carefully.
 Perform every activity in each lesson.
 Perform the simple activities before reading the discussions.
 Don’t forget to answer all the exercises as honestly as you can. Compare your
answers with the keys to correction.
 Answer the post-test so that you will know how much you have learned from the
lessons.

Good luck!

 To the Parent/Facilitator

This module will help the learner in different ways. It will make him engage in different
activities that will make him succeed in the discussion about the historical background of the
arts in the Philippines . But all of these will be realized if you will assist him/her in every phase of
this module. Provide him/her with the necessary help every time he/she needs assistance. In
this way, it will be easier for him/her to accomplish the desired objectives of this module. Your
patience and understanding will greatly support the learner in the learning episodes and will
surely bring him success. Thank you for being our partner in this endeavor!

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Art plays a significant part in the rich cultural industry of the Philippines. It mirrors the
Filipino people, it’s history, it’s tradition, and the country as a whole. Diverse art forms in the
different parts of the archipelago, when integrated, will give a clear picture of what kind of
country the Philippines is and what kind of people the Filipinos are. These art forms developed
from the early times continue to evolve up to the present. From the ethnic tradition, it continues
to progress to contemporary art traditions.

The Philippines already had it’s indigenous art. The ethnic art forms are primarily influenced
by the geographical location and the experiences of the Filipinos. For instance, the dances in
the country during the pre-colonial times vary depending on the area where our ancestors thrive.
In the highlands, dance steps were imitations of the movements of certain animals like birds
while the choreography of the Filipinos near the sea were mimics of the movements of the
fishes.

Furthermore, the Philippine Contemporary arts is divided into seven art forms namely;
architecture, music, literature, theater, film, dance and visual arts.

This module is intended for you to learn more about the different Contemporary art forms
and their practices from the various regions and eventually classify each art form as to its
distinction . In doing such, you can have knowledge and awareness of your own heritage which
will enable the Filipino citizen like you to be proud of ones own heritage.

After you are through with this module, you are expected to be able to:

 describe the various contemporary art forms and their practices from the various regions;
 classify various art forms in the Philippines;
 demonstrate sensitivity towards individual and cultural differences ;
and
 express the idea that contemporary arts can promote development to ones nation .

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Do you already know what contemporary art is? Before you go further, consider
answering the pre- assessment items below. This would help determine whether you already
have prior knowledge about contemporary arts.

Art Appreciation Exercise 1

Directions: Write E if the statement belongs to Ethnic, S if if belongs to Spanish Tradition, and
A if it belongs to American and Contemporary Traditions.

_____ 1. Filipinos developed choreographies by mimicking movements of animals.

_____ 2. Technological innovations affected art making resulting to non-conventional artworks.

_____ 3. Zarzuelas and operas became popular in this period.

_____ 4. Religion and secularization influenced all art forms.

_____ 5. Pottery, weaving, wood carving, and metal crafting are forms of visual arts.

Art Appreciation Exercise 2

Directions: True or False

_____6. The Spaniards greatly influenced the Filipinos that the arts in the country resulted to
pure Western Art.

_____ 7. The piano is one of the instruments that the Spaniards introduced in the field of
Philippine music.

_____ 8. Contemporary art refers to the recent and current practice of art ranging from the
1960s up to the present.

_____ 9. Folk songs, speeches, and narratives were the forms of literature in the Spanish Era,
with religious and secular contents.

_____ 10. Modern art refers to the practice of art in the 1860s-1960s. It was in these years that
the western world was significantly developing.

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If your score is …

10 Very Good! It means you are already knowledgeable with the topics that we are
to discuss.

5-9 Good! Proceed in doing all the activities in this module.

0-4 Don’t worry about your score. This module is designed for you to understand all
about contemporary arts. So, what are you waiting for? Start your journey. Turn
to the next page.

At this point let us check your understanding if you have prior knowledge about
Contemporary arts.

1. What is contemporary art?

2. Explain the difference between contemporary art and modern art in the Philippines.

3. Do you know any regional initiatives and practices that aim to do, promote, and preserve
contemporary art? Give one example.

How did you find the review? Well, surely you were able to answer those questions!

Welcome to this part of the module! I am very certain you will enjoy and learn more
about art forms and practices of Philippine arts as you go along to the next phase of this module.

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Observe carefully the following pictures. Determine the art forms and elements presented.

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How did you find the pictures above, interesting? Well, you are right! Let’s check your
observations of the pictures above by answering the following:

1. What have you observed with the different pictures given?

2. What art elements can you give in each picture?

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3. What art forms were present in each picture?

4. Can you draw out some ideas about contemporary art forms? What is it?
5. How are art elements applied in the different art works?

How was your question and answer portion in the previous part of this module? Were
you able to answer all of the questions? Did you learn from it?

Now, let us read more about the Contemporary Arts.Enjoy reading and be sure you will
learn from this.

DISCOVERING AND EXPLORING

Art Forms Characteristics

Architecture dominant/mainstream- foreign- influence, industry driven

Music alternative- usually social realist and or advocacy oriented

Literature traditional/indigenous- preserves local tradition
Film
Theater
Visual arts
Dance

The Philippine Contemporary Art is divided into seven major art forms:

Architecture -its art relies on the design and purpose of the structure, structure that meant to
be used as shelter.

The architecture of the Philippines (Filipino: Arkitekturang

Pilipino)
 reflects the historical and cultural traditions in the
country.
 influenced by Austronesian, Chinese, Spanish,
and American architectures.

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 In the reconstruction period after

During Spanish colonialization: the Second World War, many of the
 Philippine architecture was dominated by the destroyed buildings were rebuilt.
Spanish influences.  a majority of heritage structures, especially
 Augustinian friars and religious orders built in the provinces, were lost and never
many grand churches and cathedrals all over rebuilt.
the Philippine Islands.  Most of the structures that were lost are
 The traditional Filipino Bahay na bató (Filipino considered a focal properties of former
for "stone house") style for the large houses heritage towns.
emerged. In the 20th Century:
 These were large houses built of stone and  20th modern architecture with straight lines
wood combining Filipino, Spanish and and functional aspects was introduced
Chinese style elements.
 Brutalist architecture characterized
During the American colonization: government-built structures done in
 the plan for the modern City of Manila was the Marcos period
designed  older structures fell into decay due to the
imposition of martial law
 neoclassical architecture and art
deco buildings During World War II  after the return of democracy in 1986, a
 large portions of Intramuros and Manila were new age of Philippine architecture came
destroyed into focus through modernism.

 Many heritage districts in the provinces were Early in the 21st century
burned down by the Japanese before the end  a revival of the respect for the traditional
of the war. Filipino elements in the architecture
returned

Music art form -appeals to the sense of hearing, composed by combining notes into harmony.
Music of the Philippines (Filipino: Musika ng
Pilipinas; Spanish: Música de Filipinas)
 musical performance arts in the Philippines or by
Filipinos composed in various genres and styles.
 compositions are often a mixture of different
Asian, Spanish, Latin American, American,
and indigenous influences.

Popular Lyrical Songs during the Spanish Period:

 Harana and Kundiman
 used in courtship rituals

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 Harana is rooted in the Mexican-Spanish tradition

-based on the rhythmic patterns of the habanera.
 Kundiman has pre-colonial origins from the Tagalophone parts of the country
-uses a triple meter rhythm, characterized by beginning in a minor key and shifting to a major one in

Literature- written works (such as poems, plays, and novels) that are considered to be very
good and to have lasting importance.

Pre-Hispanic Philippine
Doctrina Christiana- the first book literature
printed in the Philippines  epic passed on from
 published 1593 in Manila generation to generation
 art form of language creates through an oral tradition.
meaning and experience
 wealthy families,
Philippine literature especially in Mindanao,
 associated with the Philippines kept transcribed copies
from prehistory, through its of these epics as family
colonial legacies, and on to the heirloom.
present.  Darangen, an epic of
the Maranaos.

Theater art forms- are performances portrayed on stage by actors and actresses and are
enhanced by props, lights and sounds.

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Vaudeville/bodabil in the Philippines Bodabil

 a popular genre of entertainment in  an indigenized form of vaudeville,
the Philippines from the 1910s until the introduced in the Philippines around the
mid-1960s turn of the 20th century
 competed with film, radio and television  a hodgepodge of musical numbers, short-
as the dominant form of Filipino mass form comedy and dramatic skits, and
entertainment even magic acts
 peaked in popularity during the  often staged inside the theaters of Manila
Japanese occupation in the Philippines
from 1941 to 1945  proved the popularization of musical
trends and musicians, performance
 20th century leading figures- genres and performers.
Dolphy, Nora Aunor, Leopoldo
Salcedo and Rogelio de la Rosa, began
their showbusiness careers in bodabil.

Film -a technological translation of theatre special effects.

 films are still considered as one of the

popular forms of entertainment among
the Filipino people, directly employing some
260,000 Filipinos and generating around ₱2
billion revenues annually.
The Cinema of the  The Film Academy of the Philippines
Philippines (Filipino: Pelikulang Pilipino or Sine
Pilipino) -established its own national film archive in
October 2011
 began with the introduction of the first moving
pictures to the country on August 31, 1897 at -The Manunuri ng Pelikulang Pilipino hands out
the Salón de Pertierra in Manila the Gawad Urian Awards, which is well known
 local scenes were shot on film for the first time due to its credible choices of winners.
by a Spaniard, Antonio Ramos -Box Office Mojo compiles box office
 Dalagang Bukid (Country Maiden), was the performance for local and foreign films in the
first movie made and shown by Filipino country.
filmmaker José Nepomuceno
 Jose Nepumuceno was dubbed as the "Father
of Philippine Cinema"

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Dance art form- a mobilized and choreographed human form/body in a specific time, form and
space
Philippine dance
 played a tremendous role in Filipino culture
 Tinikling, Pandanggo, Cariñosa, and Subli-oldest forms
 Ballet-modern-day dances
 imbedded in culture
 dances originated in a unique way and served a certain purpose,
showcasing how diverse Philippine dances are.

Visual Arts -are art forms such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture, printmaking, design
and crafts.

Sculpture 3-dimensional artwork that may be

created using stone, marble, wood and concrete

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A painting is an image (artwork) created using pigments (color) on a surface (ground) such as
paper or canvas. The pigment may be in a wet ...

A painting is an image (artwork) created using

pigments (color) on a surface (ground) such as
paper or canvas.

Drawing is a form of visual art in which a

person uses various drawing instruments
to mark paper or another two-dimensional
medium.

A craft or trade is a pastime or a profession that

requires particular skills and knowledge of skilled
work.

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What’s More

A. Directions: Do the tasks required in items A and B.

1. Describe the characteristics of the different contemporary art forms.

2. Enumerate the regional initiatives in preserving and promoting contemporary arts?

3. List ways on how to preserve and propagate the different art forms in the various regions.

B. Direction: Identification. Give what is asked. Write your answer correctly.

__________1. He is the one who introduced modern visual art in the country.
__________2. A kind of stage show introduced by the American.
__________3. The first Filipino who produced a film and also tagged as the “Father of
Philippine Movies”
__________4. He wrote an example of psychological realism “Paraisong Parisukat”.
__________5. A long narrative piece about a peasant leader.

What I Have Learned

How was your experience in the previous activity? I guess you are now ready to tell what
you have learned from that lesson. Let us put into one idea what you have learned about the
contemporary art forms.

Directions: Complete the following sentences.

1. Today, I learned about the different art forms in Contemporary Philippine arts . These are
_____________, _________________, ____________________, _________________,
_______________, _______________, ____________________.

2. These art forms in Contemporary arts have different characteristics. These

are____________________, _________________ , _______________.

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__________
What I Have Valued

Express How You Feel:

In this part, you are to pour out your heart and mind on how you can display social
responsibility about the various art forms and also express the idea that nationalism can
promote development to ones nation .

Complete the three sentences starting with I Can, I will, I hope. Write the answers on your
notebook.

I can _______________________________________________________________________.

I will _______________________________________________________________________.

I hope ______________________________________________________________________.

What I Can Do

In your locality, identify some forms of arts /art pieces and their descriptions. Write how
these artworks manifest the lives of the people . Write your answers in your notebook.

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Post-Assessment

You are almost done! Are you ready to test your knowledge about the elements and
properties of art? Take this post activity.

Directions: List down the seven major art forms and give a short description of each. Write your
answer in your answer sheet or journal.

Additional Activities

Choose 3 of the art forms from the discussions and compose a 2-minute song in any language
( Visayan, Tagalog or English) about these. Give a tune or melody to your composition. Sing the
song to your family members.

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

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Answer Key

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References

Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions by: Luzviminda D. Sandagan, Ayesha H. Sayseng: pages 1-29

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Jamirose A. Marquita- Teacher, Matab-ang NHS

Carmelita R. Sarmiento- MT, DAS NHS

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