JUMBLED LETTERS CHALLENGE

1. ARTS
2. CONTEMPORARY
3. PHILIPPINES
4. HISTORY
5. ETHNIC
6. SPANISH
7. AMERICAN

GAINING INSIGHTS
1. Can you distinguish the difference between the various art traditions?

Yes, there were many differences between various ethnic traditions. For example,
traditional art refers to art that existed prior to the colonial era; this type of art depicts
the ancestors' cultural values, and indigenous materials such as bamboo, rattan, and
cogons were commonly used. While the Spanish colonial tradition mostly focuses on
secular or directly related to religious art forms, this is due to the fact that at the time,
it was the friars/priests that led every city, and their major goal was to propagate
Christianity throughout the country. Finally, the American colonial tradition is more
focused on modern art and encourages people to be creative and experiment with
many art forms, which leads to the contemporary art tradition that we practice today.

2. What is contemporary art?

Contemporary art is an art form that emerged in the 21st century; it is an

experimental and free art form. Rather than focusing solely on the appearance of their
art, most contemporary artists pour their hearts into creating works that address a
subject or communicate a message. This type of art form is likewise culturally based
and significantly affected by technology.
 ART APPRECIATION
Direction: Write E if the statement belongs to Ethnic Tradition, S if it belongs to
Spanish Tradition, and A

if it belongs to American Colonial and Contemporary Traditions.

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

A 2. Technological innovations affected art making resulting to non-

conventional artworks.

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

S 4. Religion and secularization influenced all art forms.

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

S 6. Painting and sculpture were the most popular forms of visual arts.

A 7. Filipinos studied abroad and later on introduced new ideas in art making.

A 8. Avant-garde artworks entered the scene.

S 9. Bricks and stones were predominantly used in constructing buildings.

E 10.The geographical location and experiences of the Filipinos were

the main factors in art production.

ENRICHING THE MIND

ETHNIC TRADITIONS

The photo depicts a traditional ritual of a certain

tribe and this ethnic traditional practice is common
during pre-colonial era because this is how our
ancestors show their beliefs and culture.

AMERICAN COLONIAL AND CONTEMPORARY

TRADITIONS

This artform showcase what is contemporary arts

because this doesn’t follow a certain pattern, it is
experimental and free, and this art also expresses
a message about the modern world.

SPANISH TRADITIONS

In the photo we can see the sculpture of Lapu-lapu

who was known to be the one who defeated the
Portuguese explorer of the Spanish expedition
named Magellan. During the Spanish tradition one
of the most common form of visual art is sculpture
and subjects should be secular or related to
religion.