Representative Philippine Theatrical Forms What are the theatrical forms celebrated all over the country throughout the year? ~ ue (Theater or stage play is not meant to be The major dramas of the Philippines { read only, but to be performed on stage have their origins in the traditions of Spain | With costumes, make-up, stage props, and the United States. \ and lighting. ‘The komedya or moro-moro is a folk drama. It had its origin inthe 17th century. It shows Christians defeating the Moors. The poetic verses of the moro-moro are delivered in a less than serious tone. Itis usually performed during All Saints’ Day or at other religious festivals, The cenaculo is another dramatic presentation presented during Holy Week. Itis a dramatic presentation that, Passion of Jesus Christ. mares© The zarzuela is a dramatic form of presentation, which consists of short pieces of songs and recitations. It has a history of serving as a powerful tool of inspiring nationalism during the first decade of American rule. Some well-known zarzuelas are the following: Ang Tanikalang Ginto (1903) by Juan M. Cruz, Kahapon, Ngayon at Bukas (1903) by Aurelio Tolentino. Today, zarzuelas or sarsuwelas are still performed by 3 well-known theater groups in the CCP (Cultural Center of the 4 Philippines), MERALCO Theater, and UP theater. | aHow do visuals make festivals colorful? A festive atmosphere brightens our moods and feelings. Displays of multiple bright colored banners; moving various things of different shapes; costumes and masks of participants of a parade draw our attention.‘Art Awareness. What is the social function of art? Art has its social function, There is no society without any fort of art. Art expresses or describes the beliefs and practices of a commun” For example, the boli have been stringing colorful beads and necklaces and wearing them for generations. in the northern Philippines, the ifugao people are known for their sculptural woodcarvings of bull! figures, which represent uardian deities. The figures are ritually placed in rice granaries to bring a plentiful harvest. What are scale and proportion? : fers to the relation of one thing to Scale and proportion both relate to size. Scale re another. Proportion is the size relationship of parts to a whole. What are repetition and rhythm? Repetition and rhythm may be exact or varied. Visual rhythm is shown when there is an ordered repetition of lines, shapes, or colors. Rhythm may simply be repetitive but § it provides variations on a basic theme. It could also show a progressive development of the represented ideas. aN