ARTS 7 – 2nd Quarter

Module 2 and Weeks 3-5

ARTS AND CRAFTS OF CENTRAL VISAYAS

Brief Introduction

In this module, you will be introduced to the folk arts and designs of
Mimaropa and the Visayas group of islands. You will be learning the representative
folk arts and designs from the islands of Panay, Negros, Guimaras, Siquijor,Bohol,
Cebu Leyte, and Samar.

You will learn from this module the rich culture of the Mimaropa and Visayas
as reflected from their folk arts and how their taste for art differ from those of their
counterparts in Luzon. As you go along with the discussion, try to find out how their
motifs and designs are inspired by nature and foreign rule.

Learning Competencies

1. Reflects on and derives the mood, idea or message emanating from selected
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2. Incorporates the design, form and spirit of artifacts and art objects. A7PL-llh-
3. Explains the external or foreign and internal or indigenous influences that are
reflected in the design of an artwork or in the making of a craft or artifact.
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Objectives:
1. Identify the arts and crafts of Central Visayas
2. Describe the unique lines, forms, and shapes found in representative folk arts
from Visayas.
3. Analyze the different art elements and principles of arts and crafts of Central
Visayas.

Let’s RECALL

Activity #1 A. Memory Check

Directions: Identify the arts and crafts shown in the picture. Write your answer
inside the elongated portion opposite the picture.

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Let’s UNDERSTAND

Arts and Crafts of Central Visayas

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Cebu

Cebu is the oldest settlement established by the Spaniards and the second
most important metropolitan center of the Philippines. Before the Spaniards came,
our Visayan ancestors were into silver and gold jewelry making. Jewelry making in
Cebu could be one of the oldest in the world. Cebuano jewelry makers were noted
for their spiral and floral designs.

The city is known for “puso” or hanging rice. It is made by weaving palm leaves
where in rice grains are put inside before it is being cooked.

Cebu has been named as the “Furniture Capital of the Philippines” because
it has been the leading exporter of world-class furniture in Southeast Asia. Cebu
artists such as Vito Selma and Debbie Palao use rattan and other experimental
materials to make unique and stylish furniture and fixtures for elegant living. A
world-class Filipino furniture designer, Kenneth Cobonpue, makes Cebu’s furniture
famous.

Nature inspired design Voyage Kenneth Cobonpue bed

by Vito Selma

Other local artists used other indigenous materials such as coconut shells,
shells, bariw, capiz, and wood.
Guitars from Cebu are also popular in many parts of the country because of its
unique blend of sound, craftsmanship and durability.

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 Cebu’s other exports include: fashion accessories, guitars, dried mangoes,
carrageenan, gifts, toys, watches, camera, electronic components, and
housewares.

BOHOL
Bohol is known for its beautiful sceneries, exotic foods, rare animals, old
churches, and basketry. The Philippine tarsier, which is considered to be the
smallest living primate in the world, the famous Chocolate Hills, and the white sand
of Panglao beach are only some that can be associated with the province.
Basketry is among the earliest industries that have been established in the
town of Antequera where most of the weavers are women. It has been the town’s
industry for several years which earned them the title “Basket Capital of Bohol”.
Their products are made from bamboo, rattan, wicker, nito, buri, sig-id, and other
vines or whatever is readily available. Sig-id is a big basket or wide-mouthed
container with big “eyelets” and about one meter in height which was made from
the splits of bamboo or rattan.

The municipality of Tubigon is known as the loom weaving center of the

province because their hand-woven products are made from raffia or buri leaves
that are abundant in the area.
Bohol is also known for its century old stone houses and churches. They
were made of coral stones and cemented by means of egg yolks. They house small
museums displaying artifacts, religious relics, and other antiques. Among the
churches are:

• Church of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception in Baclayon

-considered to be one of the oldest churches in the Philippines. It is one of
the best-preserved Jesuits built churches in the region.

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• The Church of San Pedro in Loboc
-the second oldest church in Bohol.

• The Church of Our Lady of light in Loon

-the biggest church in Bohol and has a bell tower which is about 100
meters from the church.

• Panglao Church
-noteworthy because of its twin antique confessionals carved with grape
and dove patterns. Its ceiling murals depict the sacraments.

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SIQUIJOR

During the Spanish colonial period of the Philippines, the Spaniards called
the island “Island of Fire” because the island gives off an eerie glow, which came
from the swarm of fireflies that gathered in the numerous molave trees on the island.
Siquijor is known for its festivals that focus on healing rituals where
incantations are sang while the old folks make potions out of herbs, roots, insects
and tree barks. Among the celebrated festivals are the following:

• Solili Festival
- a marriage ritual held in Lazi every September, where parents of the bride
and groom prepare a feast and take turn advising the couple on married
life.

• Dilaab Festival
Held on October 1, to showcase the people’s distinct hospitality and the
ancient name of the island “Isla De Fuego”, because of the swarm of fireflies
at night. The feast also honors St. Francis of Assisi who is known as the
patron saint of animals.

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 • Healing Festival
Herbalists from Visayas and Mindanao come together to perform healing and
participate in the preparation of concoctions made from a variety of tree
barks, roots, herbs, insects and other ingredients which are gathered during
seven Fridays of the Lenten season from the forests, sea, caves and
cemeteries.

NEGROS ORIENTAL

During the pre-Hispanic times, the island of Negros is called “Buglas” after
the type of grass similar to sugarcane that grows abundantly in the island.
Weaving is an integral part of the lives of the Negrenses. Their weaving
practices include roofing materials, wall, hats and baskets using pandan and buri
leaves. In Valencia, Negros Oriental, sinamay weaving is a world class industry. It
is made from abaca twine and indigenous plants similar to banana. The natural fiber
is dyed, woven and stiffened for the production of hats.

Activity # 2.
Directions: Identify the words being described.
1. Known as the basket capital of Bohol.
2. It is one of the best-preserved Jesuit built churches in the Central Visayan
region.
3. It is a marriage ritual held in Lazi every September where parents of the
bride and groom prepare a feast and take turn advising the couple on a
married life.
4. A woven palm leaves in Cebu that contains cooked rice.
5. This church is known for its twin antique confessionals carved with grape
and dove patterns.

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 Let’s APPLY

Activity #3
Directions: Search from the internet the famous churches that can be found
within your locality/community. Illustrate it in a short bond paper and describe it by
writing a short paragraph about it.

Let’s ANALYZE

Activity #4
Directions: Name the elements and principles of arts applied in the following
masterpieces below. Write your answers in the box beside the given picture.

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Let’s EVALUATE

Activity #5
Directions: Identify what is being asked for by the following statements.
1. It is considered as the biggest church in Bohol.
2. The second oldest church in Bohol.
3. Cebuano arts and crafts which were noted for their spiral and floral designs.
4. A church that is noteworthy because of its twin antique confessionals carved
with grape and dove patterns.
5. A festival in Siquijor held on October 1 that showcases the people’s
hospitality.
6. A popular tourist destination with its beaches and resorts.
7. An occasion where healers and herbalists from Visayas and Mindanao come
together to perfrom healing.
8. A marriage ritual held in Lazi every September where parents of the bride
and groom prepare a feast and take turn advising the couple on married life.
9. It has been named as the “Furniture Capital of the Philippines”
10. The “Island of Fire”.

Let’s CREATE
Activity # 6.
Directions: Draw the design your own festival costume. Write a short paragraph
to describe it.