WHAT IS ART?

= Art is defined as the manifestation of the various  ASSEMBLAGE

creative disciplines. It is produced by human creativity  COLLAGE
and skills to express oneself. It comes in many forms or  INSTALLATION
disciplines such as literature and media arts, but  PERFORMANCE ART
most familiar of which is the visual and performing arts.  DIGITAL ART
 LAND ART
 VISUAL ARTS
 CONCEPTUAL ART
 PERFORMING ARTS
PERFORMING ARTS – artists use their voices and/or
VISUAL ARTS - is a term used to describe a wide array
their body movements to communicate artistic
of artistic disciplines that are appreciated primarily
expression.
through sight.
MUSIC –  It is a universal form of art and defined as
FINE ARTS – used to describe the art forms created
primarily for their appearance rather than their the manipulation of sound and silence.
practical use. ART MUSIC – It refers to music that stems from
 DRAWING Western Classical music. It is usually presented and
 PAINTING preserved through written musical notations that were
 SCULPTURE developed in Europe.
 PRINT
POPULAR MUSIC – It refers to music that is accessible
 GRAPHIC ART
and commercially available to the public.
 CALLIGRAPHY
 ARCHITECTURE TRADITIONAL MUSIC – Musical forms that are
DECORATIVE ARTS – artworks that are communally and culturally based.

both aesthetically pleasing and functional. DANCE – It is defined as regulated and deliberated

order of body movements.
 TEXTILE
 GLASSWARE  BALLET 
 JEWELRY  BELLY DANCE
 FURNITURE  BREAK DANCE
 EARTHENWARE  IMPROVISATIONAL DANCE
 METAL CRAFT  HIP-HOP DANCE
 INTERIOR DESIGN  MODERN DANCE
 CONTEMPORARY DANCE
IMPORTANCE OF ART:  TRADITIONAL DANCE
 Art makes people optimistic about their future. THEATRE or PLAY – is a branch of performing arts
 Art can be used to help spread a message that often involves the integration and combination of
of inspiration, making people achieve the visual and performing arts.
great things in life. 
 Art can be a form of communication  MIME
between people, to focus on common issues for  PUPPETRY
the betterment of humankind.  TRAGEDY
 OPERA
CONTEMPORARY ART FORMS – these are new  MUSICAL THEATER
and unusual art forms that could not be  TRADITIONAL THEATER
easily categorized between fine arts and the
decorative arts.
FINE ARTS  
= Most contemporary visual artists in the Philippines
produce works that fall into the fine arts category. The
majority of the contemporary art produced in
the Philippines are paintings, sculptures and drawing.
PAINTINGS AND ILLUSTRATION
PAINTINGS – These are two-dimensional form of art
that showcase artistic expression created on a flat
surface
PAINTING THEMES
 RELIGIOUS THEMES – The primary subject for
the artworks during the Spanish colonial times.  space with forms and ornamentation.
 HISTORICAL THEMES – Depict the
Philippine Historical Events.
 PORTRAITURE PAINTINGS – These are used to
commemorate personalities and are seen in
many formal institutions such as government
offices.  forms.
 STILL LIFE – A work of art that
portrays inanimate objects.
 LANDSCAPES – depict the beauty of the
outdoors 
 NUDE - as a form of visual art that focuses on
the unclothed human figure  theater, there will always be Filipinos that attest to
 GENRES – Paintings whose themes showcase
people doing everyday activities and chores
 SCULPTURES - Artworks that are three-
dimensional.
 FREE STANDING – Sculptures that are raised
independently in their given space and also
known as “in the round”.
 RELIEFS – Sculpture that are raised from the
background
 WOOD CARVING - It is used to create and
decorate (made of wood)
WHY DO ARTISTS CREATE ART?
 RECOGNITION – Some artists create art in
hopes of gaining fame and fortune.
 WORSHIP – Some artists create art to glorify
their creator.
 IMPULSE – Some artists create art because they
are driven by impulse.
 SELF-EXPRESSION – Some artist create art for
self-expression.
FILIPINO ART TENDENCIES
BROADEST ASPECT TECHNIQUE - trying to show
the many sides of an object, depicting how
Filipinos think it looks like than how it is actually
seen.
 MULTIPLE FOCAL POINTS – using multiple focal
points in their composition in efforts to try to
represents the sentiments of the different
members of society.
 HIGHLY EXPRESSIVE  - arts are more emphatic,
spontaneous and emotional.
 POLYCHROMATIC – Filipinos love
colorful, decorative arts and crafts.
 MAXIMALISM – art has the inclination to fill up
 MULTIFUNCTIONAL – arts that have variety to
strengthen the sense of community with people
of different fascination and requirements.
 RHYTHMIC PATTERNS – Filipino art is stylized
and measured organization of patterns and
Introduction:
        The Filipinos are talented. Not only do Filipinos
excel the visual arts, but they are also considered to be
a source of world-class performers. In the diverse field
of the performing arts, whether in music, dance, or
the country’s artistic giftedness.
MUSIC
 The singing styles differ from one ethnic group
to another. Through many types and examples
of indigenous music have been lost, there are
still a number of local music that exist due to
the preservation of many artists and of the
government.
 During the Spanish colonization, parallel
with the visual arts, the Spaniards
promulgated religious music. The different
religious orders believed in the power of music
to convert the natives that is why the friars
received musical training in Spain before
traveling to the country.
 The Americans, through the public school
system, taught children hymns and Filipino
songs rendered in a Western style or beat.
Schools also became a venue to study other
musical instruments such as cello, violin, etc.
  The mid-twentieth-century Filipino
music, though still influenced by foreign
music, eventually developed a more ‘Filipinized’
flavor through the use of the vernacular in lyrics
and creation of wholly original compositions.
KUNDIMAN AND HARANA
 Kundiman is a musical form that is a product of
Spanish colonization. Kundiman is an art song
that signifies love and affection for someone. It
is describe as highly emotional and sentimental
because it expresses personal sorrow.
 The Kundiman is often mistaken for the harana,
which is another Spanish-influenced musical
form. The harana is a traditional courtship ritual
in the Philippines wherein a suitor serenades
his object of affection.
BALLAD
The ballad is traditionally a song that narrates an event
in a community. Some of the examples are
the idangdang of Bukidnon, liyangkit parang sabil of the
Tausug, and composo  of the Hiligaynon.
CHAMBER MUSIC
It is a form of instrumental music composed by a small
ensemble wherein each part is played by one player, as
opposed to an orchestra where a part is performed by a
group of musicians.
CHORAL MUSIC
It is a musical composition intended to be performed by
a group of singers called choir.
LITURGICAL MUSIC
These are songs intended for Christian church services.
Its early form was inspired by Jewish chants
during religious rituals.
OPERA
It is a combination of both music and theater. It is a
sung drama that entails collaborative efforts of singers,
dancers, composers, choreographers, etc.
 
POP MUSIC
Pop music is used to describe music that is readily
available to the broad populace. It is an umbrella term
that encompasses a multitude of different genres of
music such as RnB, Rap, Rock, Hip-hop Dance, etc.
PROTEST SONGS
These are songs that bring light injustices and inequality
in society. These seek to inspire nationalism and
heroism from their listeners.
Introduction:
= Dancing, much like music, is very popular in the
Philippines. It is a way to bond and share our talents
with the rest of the community. This can be seen on
how we can easily join in the latest dance craze and
post it online.
DANCE
 The types and forms of dances expressed in
the Philippines is quite diverse. This is especially
true for the indigenous dances of the
Philippines.
 With the arrival of colonizers, the dancing
tradition and forms changed. Many indigenous
ritualistic dances were adapted to be used as
vehicles of veneration to the different figures in
Christianity.
 The American occupation introduced
many dance forms from the West and its
colonies. This is also the beginning of
contemporary dance in the country.
 During the early twentieth century,
European classical ballet was introduced to the
Filipino audiences as many foreign dance
troupes performed in Manila. Some of these
professionally trained classical ballet dancers
extended their stay in the country and taught
the Filipinos ballet.     
Types and Forms of Dances
 AEROBIC DANCE
It is a dance routine made into an
exercise program. It is usually accompanied by
upbeat music.
 BALLET
It is both a dance and theater art. It is a style
and dance technique that follows strict set of
moves and performance.
 Modern Ballet
 It uses traditional ballet techniques and style
set to contemporary ideas and subject.
 Opera Ballet or Rock Ballet
This type of ballet combines dance and song.
 Folkloric Ballet
is a performance that presents subjects and
themes based on the art and culture of
the community.  J. REALISM – is a type of drama that provides
FOLK DANCE
= It is the different dances performed by various
cultural groups throughout the country. It changes
from region to region and is performed
by nonprofessional dancers who are members of the
said community. It is often performed during
rituals, festivals, fiestas, and other community
celebrations.
STREET DANCE
It is a term used to describe vernacular dances or
dances that developed organically within a
community. Street dance is a dance form that began
in urban open spaces, such as parks, streets, yards, and
night clubs, rather than in formal dance studios.
THEATRE
Many say that theater is the ultimate art since it is
a collaborative art form that combines the various
disciplines of art such as literature, visual arts, music,
and dance.
A. ABSURD – is a genre of modern play
that deliberately exaggerates the events and
situations to emphasize a point.
B. STAGE SHOW – is a theatrical presentation
of various acts and performances.
C. BRECHTIAN THEATER – is an example of a
modern theatrical show.
D. CHILDREN’S THEATER – plays that are either
performed by children or by adults for children.
E. MELODRAMA – is a non-musical play that is
intended to elicit tears and emotional
attachment to the characters.
F. DRAMATIC MONOLOGUE – is a type of play
wherein an individual actors speaks and acts
out the character’s thoughts and emotions.
G. TULA-DULA – it is minimalist in attack wherein
a poem is dramatized by a narrator who recites
the piece while two or three actors provide the
movement and the sound effects.
H. POLITICAL THEATER – is a form of theater
whose intention is to transform or improve the
current system of the government.
I. MUSICAL THEATER – plays wherein music is
an essential part of the production.
an accurate depiction of real-life situations.
Introduction:
Some artists are acclaimed for
their exemplary and outstanding works. These
artists are given awards as recognition for
their contribution and enrichment of Philippine culture
and arts. Their bodies of work have become a
benchmark and have been influential to other artists in
developing and honing their craft.
PAMBANSANG ALAGAD NG SINING NG PILIPINAS
 The Pambansang Alagad ng Sining ng Pilipinas o
r National Artist of the Philippines is the highest
recognition the Philippine government can give
to a person of the arts. The award was created
through Presidential Proclamation No. 1001, s.
1972 to give recognition and respect to
the citizens who have given outstanding
contribution to Philippine arts.
 The awardees of this prestigious
award represent the Philippine’s highest ideals
in the field of humanities and arts. It covers the
following categories: architecture and the allied
arts, dance, film, and broadcast arts, literature,
music, theater and visual arts.
 This award is supposed to be given every three
years as mandated by the rules of the National
Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA).
But there are some circumstances when an
award is given the following year or not at all. It
is bestowed by the President of the Philippines
upon the recommendation of the
National Commission for Culture and the Arts
(NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the
Philippines (CCP). As of writing, the most recent
set of awardees were conferred in 2014.
CRITERIA
First, an announcement will be made by the
NCCA and the CCP, acting as the Order of the National
Artists Award Secretariat for the opening of
nominations for the said award. Nominees should have
the following qualifications:
 The artist must be a Filipino citizen or at least at
the time of the nomination. An artist who has
passed on can still be nominated as long as
he/she was a Filipino before death.
 The artist should have contributed “in building a
Filipino sense of nationhood” as seen in their
works.
 The artist should have led the way in a new and
creative expression or style, separating
themselves from others and in turn
influencing other generations of artists.
 The artist’s work should be noteworthy and an
embodiment of excellence, further enriching
his/her chosen field of creative expression.
 The artist should be critically acclaimed and
accepted by legitimate institutions and peers.
Once qualified, the nominations will be studied and
reviewed by the NCCA and CCP. They would then
submit their recommendations to the President of the
Philippines. The President would release a
proclamation granting respective rank and title to the
nominees. The awardees would be conferred in a
ceremony arranged by the NCCA and CCP secretariat.
Other than prestigious recognition, National Artist
also receive other benefits such as:
        Some artists are acclaimed for their exemplary and
outstanding works. These artists are given awards as
recognition for their contribution and enrichment
of Philippine culture and arts. Their bodies of work
have become a benchmark and have been influential
to other artists in developing and honing their craft.
INTRODUCTION:
        The Order of National Artists of the
Philippines (Filipino: Orden
ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining ng Pilipinas) is an
order bestowed by the Philippines on Filipinos who
have made significant contributions to the development
of Philippine art. Members of the Order are known as
National Artists. 
NATIONAL ARTISTS OF THE PHILIPPINES
FERNANDO AMORSOLO
 “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art”
 Birth and Death: May 30, 1892-April 24, 1972 
 Year Awarded: 1972 
 Category: Painting 
 Place of Birth: Paco, Manila 
Major Works: 
 Maiden in a Stream 
 El Ciego 
 Dalagang Bukid 
 Planting Rice 
 Sunday Morning Going to Town 

 Title and rank of a National Artist CARLOS “BOTONG” V. FRANCISCO 

 Medal bearing the insignia of National Artist as
 “National Artist for Visual Arts
well as a citation
 Birth and Death: November 4, 1912-March 31,
 Cash gift of P100,000 to the living artist and
1969 
P75,000 for those who were recognized after
 Year Awarded: 1973 
their death, which will be given to the heir of
 Category: Painting 
the awardee
 Place of Birth: Angono, Rizal
 Monthly pension with medical and
hospitalization benefits Major Works: 
 Life insurance to those who are still qualified.
 Blood Compact 
 State funeral and interment at
the Libingan ng mga Bayani  First Mass at Limasawa 
 Reserved place at state functions, awarding  The Invasion of Limahong 
ceremonies, and cultural events.  The Martyrdom of Rizal 

REVIEW: JUAN F. NAKPIL 

  His design principles reflect his belief  Mutya ng Pasig Original Sarswelas 
in Philippine architecture, tradition and culture.  Anak ni Eba 
 Birth and Death: May 26, 1899-May 7, 1986   Aking Ina - Puri at Buhay
 Year Awarded: 1973 
LEANDRO V. LOCSIN 
 Category: Architecture 
 Place of Birth: Quiapo, Manila   He is a name that will be forever
associated with Philippine architecture. 
 Birth and Death: August 15, 1928-November 15,
Major Works:  1994 
 Year Awarded: 1990 
 Administration Building and Library, University
 Category: Architecture 
of the Philippines, Diliman 
 Place of Birth: Silay City, Negros Occidental
 Reconstruction of the Rizal Shrine 
 Manila Jockey Club  Major Works: 
 Old Humanities Building, UP Los Baňos
 Cultural Center of the Philippines 
GUILLERMO E. TOLENTINO   Folk Arts Theater 
 Philippine International Convention Center 
 He was a premier sculptor and
 The Westin Hotel (now Sofitel Philippine Plaza) 
esteemed professor at the University of  Istana Nurul Iman
the Philippines, Diliman. He specialized
in commemorative sculptures of Review:
historical figures that are monumental and The Order of National Artists of the Philippines
grand. (Filipino: Orden
 Birth and Death: July 24, 1890-July 12, 1976  ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining ng Pilipinas) is an
 Year Awarded: 1973  order bestowed by the Philippines on Filipinos who
 Category: Sculpture  have made significant contributions to the development
 Place of Birth: Malolos City, Bulacan of Philippine art. Members of the Order are known
as National Artists.
Major Works: 
INTRODUCTION:
 Bonifacio, Monument 
National Commission on Indigenous People 
 Oblation, University of the Philippines, Diliman 
 Ramon Magsaysay statue at the GSIS Building   It is unfortunate to say that many
 Various bust sculptures of political Philippine traditional arts and crafts
and historical personalities are disappearing. Even in this fast-paced
world, knowing and preserving Filipino
HONORATA “ATANG” DELA RAMA 
heritage is crucial. By knowing the arts
 “The Queen of Kundiman” and culture of their ancestors, Filipinos in turn
 Birth and Death: January 11, 1902-July 11, 1991  learn more about themselves and each other.
 Year Awarded: 1987  Some artists are recognized for being vessels of
 Category: Theater and Music  cultural knowledge. They are credited
 Place of Birth: Tondo, Manila  for keeping alive the rich cultural traditions of
the Philippines. 
Major Works:   One such way of keeping traditions ablaze is
 Dalagang Bukid  by honoring those artists who keep the
tradition alive by practicing and teaching the
 Ay, Ay Kalisud 
younger generation about indigenous arts. 
 Kung Iibig Ka 
 Madaling Araw  NATIONAL LIVING TREASURES 
  In April 1992, the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan
or the National Living Treasures Award was
institutionalized rough Republic Act No. 7355.
Tasked with the administration and
implementation of the award is
the National Commission for Culture and the
Arts (NCCA), the highest policy-making and
coordinating body for culture and an of the
State.  various priority areas in the country to conduct searches
 The Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan or the
National Living Treasures Award is conferred
on Filipinos who are at the forefront of the
practice preservation, and promotion of the
nation's traditional folk arts.  a provincial museum or the largest cultural
 The State's recognition of
such sociocultural contributions was formalized
in 1992 through Republic Act No.
7355, the Manlilikha ng Bayan Act. The National
Commission for Culture and the Arts oversees
its implementation.  amount of Php750,000 medical and
 The main objective of the award is to honor and
support traditional folk artists and see to it that
that their skills and crafts are preserved.
 The award is tied with a program that
ensures the transfer of their skills to the
next generation and the promotion of the
craft both locally and internationally. In 2014,
the Senate of the Philippines
adopted Senate Resolution No. (SRN) 765 aimed
at recognizing the accomplishments of
the country's living treasures.  practiced by the present generation in his/her
EMBLEM 
The award logo is a representation of the human form
used in traditional cloth. Below the logo is the
phrase "Manlilikha ng Bayan" written in Baybayin, an
ancient Filipino script used in the Philippines in the
sixteenth century. 
THE PROCESS
1. The Panel
The Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan is administered by
a committee, which is assisted by an Ad Hoc Panel
of Experts (created group for a particular purpose as
necessary).
2. The Nominations
Nominations can come from the members of the Ad
Hoc Panel of Experts, the subcommissions on cultural
communities and traditional arts, government and
private institutions, universities and other
persons knowledgeable of any of the categories.
3. The Screening
The Ad Hoc search committees are deployed to
and document the candidates’s art or craft
Awards and Incentives 
 The awardee receives a specially
designed medallion or plaque, with a duplicate
set that should be donated to and displayed in
center in the awardees community. 
 The awardee is given an initial grant of
Php 100,000 and a Php14,000 lifetime stipend
per month. 
 The awardee is granted a maximum cumulative
hospitalization benefits as well
as funeral assistance similar to those received
by the National Artists.
Awardees 
 As envisioned under R.A. 7355, "Manlilikha ng Bayan"
shall mean a citizen engaged in any traditional
art uniquely Filipino whose distinctive skills have
reached such a high level of technical and artistic
excellence and have been passed on to and widely
community with the same degree of technical and
artistic competence. 
Review:
NATIONAL COMMISSION ON INDIGENOUS PEOPLE 
 It is unfortunate to say that many
Philippine traditional arts and crafts are
disappearing. Even in this fast-paced world,
knowing and preserving Filipino heritage is
crucial. Some artists are recognized for being
vessels of cultural knowledge. They are credited
for keeping alive the rich cultural traditions
of the Philippines. 
  One such way of keeping traditions ablaze is by stringed lute), played by a man, and pagang (bamboo
honoring those artists who keep the tradition zither), played by a woman.
alive by practicing and teaching the younger
SAMAON SULAIMAN
generation about indigenous arts. 
BIRTH AND DEATH: 
AWARDEES OF THE GAWAD SA MANLILIKHA
NG BAYAN March 3, 1953-May 21, 2011

GINAW BILOG CATEGORY: 

BIRTH AND DEATH:  Musician (kudyapi)

January 3, 1953-June 3, 2003

CATEGORY: PLACE OF BIRTH: 

Artist and Poet (Ambahan) Mamasapano, Maguindanao

PLACE OF BIRTH:  Major Work: 

Panaytayan, Oriental Mindoro Kudyapi

Major Work:  LANG DULAY

AMBAHAN BIRTH AND DEATH: 

MASINO INTARAY August 3, 1924-April 30, 2015

BIRTH AND DEATH:  CATEGORY: Textile Weaver (t’nalak)

April 10, 1943-November 30, 2013 PLACE OF BIRTH: 

CATEGORY:  Lake Sebu, South Cotabato

Musician (basal or gong) and epic Major Work: 

chanter (kulilal and bagit)
T’nalak
PLACE OF BIRTH: Brooke’s Point, Palawan
SALINTA MONON
Major Works: 
BIRTH AND DEATH: 
kulilal, aroding, babarak, bagit, basal, tultul, sudsungit, t
December 12, 1920-June 4, 2009
uturan, tambilaw, Tinapay, gimbal, sanang,
agungs, tarak CATEGORY: 
An outstanding master of the basal, kulilal and bagit is Weaver (abaca ikat or inabel)
Masino, a gifted poet, bard artist, and musician
who was born near the head of the river PLACE OF BIRTH: 
in Makagwa valley on the foothill
Bansalan, Davao del Sur
of Mantalingayan mountain. Masino is not only well-
versed in the instruments and traditions of Major Works:
the basal, kulilal and bagit but also
Inabel, Ikat
plays the aroding (mouth harp) and babarak (ring flute)
and above all is a prolific and pre-eminent epic ALONZO SACLAG
chanter and story teller.
BIRTH AND DEATH: 
The kulilal is a highly lyrical poem expressing passionate
love sang with the accompaniment of the kudyapi (two- August 4, 1942
CATEGORY: 

Musician, Dancer, Preservationist

PLACE OF BIRTH: 

Lubugan, Kalinga Province

Major Works: 

Gangsa

Based from the list of GAMABA awardees of
the Philippines, (pick one) awardee which inspired
someone to become one of them. Explain the answer.