Grade 11

CONTEMPORA
RY PHILIPPINE
ARTS FROM
THE REGION
Carla Jamina A. Ibe
 MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING
COMPETECIES
Describes various contemporary art
forms and their practices from various
regions.
Discusses various art forms found in the
Philippines.
 01
Arts in the
Philippines
 Art or “Sining” is defined as the
different manners of expressing human
skills and imagination in the creation of
aesthetic conditions, objects and
presentations. Art is not confined only
to what is seen. Art involves the use of
all the physical senses in order to
appreciate it.
 THE DEVELOPMENT OF PHILIPPINE
ETHNIC ARTS
01 In this era, art forms were primarily influenced by the area where
TRADITION
our ancestors prosper.
SPANISH COLONIAL TRADITION
02 For the period of Spanish rule, art forms were primarily
influenced by religion and secularization
AMERICAN COLONIAL and
03 CONTEMPORARY ARTS TRADITIONS
Development of Philippine art forms was mainly influenced by
education and governance.
 ETHNIC
Art forms
TRADITION
are primarily influenced by the
geographical location and the experiences of the
Filipinos (Luzviminda & Sayseng, 2016). In this
time, the purpose of arts is integral to life. Arts
reflected the pagan beliefs and practices, everyday
activity such as fishing and farming, and specific
decorative art pattern to the community.
ANGONO PETROGLYPHS
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 figures engraved on the
rock wall and dated back to
circa late Neolithic.
MANUNGGUL JAR

Manunggul jar is found in

Manunggul Cave, Lipuun
Point, Palawan in the early
1960s.
It is a burial jar which
signifies the belief of early
Filipino in life after death.
BANGA
Banga literally means pots. The
Banga or pot dance is a
performance of Kalinga of the
Mountain Province of the
Philippines. This dance shows
the elegant grace of Igorot tribe
and skill and strength of women.
 SPANISH
COLONIAL
Art formsTRADITION
were primarily influenced by
religion and secularization. In this time,
Spaniards used arts to propagate the
Catholic faith.
LANGIT, LUPA, AT IMPYERNO
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,
crucifixion of Christ; earth, Adan and
Eve; and hell, sinners with different
transgressions.
ST. PAUL METROPOLITAN
CATHEDRAL
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 follows a Baroque
architectural design.
AMERICAN COLONIAL &
CONTEMPORARY ARTS
TRADITION
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
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
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.
 AMERICAN COLONIAL &
CONTEMPORARY ARTS
TRADITION
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 (TRES MARIAS
SERIES)
Federico Aguilas Alcuaz was
born in Santa Cruz, Manila.
Cinco Marias (TresMarias
Series) depicts the variety of
domestic activities
(Guillermo, 2007).
ART INSTALLATION OF SAND DUNES
IN PAOAY
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
(Lape𝑛̃ a, 2012).
These art forms from various regions or from various artists
contributed to the picture of Philippine’s identity as a
country. And as a Filipino, it’s important that we have
knowledge to describe these art forms based on its details
and elements, in relation to our country’s culture and
tradition, that makes it an artistic piece. In the field of arts,
knowing the elements and principles of arts is important,
not just to the artist but also to the viewer, to have a deeper
understanding of an artwork.
 Elements of Art
1. Space - In visual arts, 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.
 Elements of Art
2. Line - In visual arts, a line is a series of
connected points. It may come in two
characteristics: form – curved, dotted, or
broken lines; and direction – vertical,
horizontal, or diagonal lines. Different
types of lines may convey different
meanings.
 LINE
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.
 Elements of Art
3. Shape is an area that is enclosed by a line or
lines. Shapes are two dimensional figures with
height and width. There are different 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 flowing
shapes).
 Elements of Art

4. Forms are three dimensional

figures. Its dimensions are height,
width, and volume. Unlike shapes, it
has more depth.
 Elements of Art
5. In visual arts, color is associated with the
natural phenomenon in our environment.
Scientifically, when a light passes through a
prism, it will produce different hues of different
wavelengths. These colors may pertain to
lightness, darkness, coolness, or warmth.
 Elements of Art

6. Value - In visual arts, value is considered a property of

a color which pertains to its lightness or darkness.
 Elements of Art
7. Texture - In visual arts, 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.
 Principles of Art
1.Proportion - refers to the relationship of the size of elements in
a body of art.
2.Harmony - In visual arts, harmony is the unity of the artwork,
specifically about the arrangement of the related elements.
3.Variety - In other terms, variety may be referred to as diversity.
This means adding multiple, different elements to break the
monotony of an artwork and make it more interesting.
 Principles of Art
5.Movement - In arts, movement is the illusion of motion in a
painting, sculpture design, or in a piece of art.
6.Rhythm - This refers to the repetition of certain elements to
produce a pattern. In visual arts, repeated design elements may
create a certain flow and may lead the viewer’s eyes.
7.Balance - refers to the even and equal distribution of elements.
8.Emphasis - is a principle which may refer to the greater impact
given on a certain element.
These elements and principles of arts are essential to
understand the meaning of a piece of art clearly and deeply.
In relation to that, diverse art forms in the Philippines
convey its meanings through the elements and principles
present to them. So, as we described some art forms from
the various regions through the development of Philippine
arts, let’s use the elements and principles of arts to
understand it.
1.Which among the elements and principles are
present in the artwork above that you think the
artist wants to emphasize? Discuss 3 elements
and 2 principles the artist applied to the artwork
to call attention from the viewers.
 PERFORMANCE TASK
MAKE YOUR OWN ARTWORK
Your artwork should depict Four Contemporary
Filipino Cultures and integrate three elements and
two principles of art.
The materials needed are available coloring
materials (oil pastels, crayons, color pencils,
markers, etc.) and pencil.
THAN
K
YOU!