Throughout Philippine history, spanning from the

colonial period to the contemporary periods,

different art forms have emerged in the Philippine
art scene.

Ethnic minorities used art as part of their:

1.daily activities
2.religious rituals and practices
 ART FORMS INCLUDE

POTTERY WEAVING CARVING

Pottery- one of the earliest art form used by early
Filipino people.

●Manunggal Jar- found in Palawan. Also called a

burial jar. It depicts two men rowing in a boat-- a
reflection of the belief in afterlife.

Pottery produced practical value such as:

1.Pots for cooking
2.Large vases for storing
MANUNGGAL JAR
Weaving

People from Cordillera- one of the popular artisan

T’boli from Mindanao- known for their abaka
cloth called T’nalak

Design of a frog- fertility

Woodcarvings

Birds in Palawan- part of their religous beliefs

(messenger from the heaven)
Tausog and Maranao in Mindanao- okir (other
name for woodcarving)
●Sarimanok- a mythical bird believe to deliver
away evil spirit
●Naga- a mythical dragon or serpent
- use as ornamental and design in the houses of
sultan
●Pako Rabong- a growing fern with a broad base
SARIMANOK NAGA