A. In your own words briefly discuss the following terms in 2 sentences.
Philippine Art- it refers to the works of art that have developed and accumulated in the Philippines from
the beginning of civilization in the country up to the present era.
Weaving- is the process of crossing one group of threads, the weft, with a second group of threads, the
warp, to make cloth or a decorative artwork.
Folk Architecture- An imprecise term for architecture intended to provide only basic shelter suitable for
the surrounding terrain and climate, with no pretense of following current styles of architecture.
Indigenous woodcarving- Wood carving in the Philippines is a tradition dating back to pre-colonial
times. Native Filipinos carved boats, plows, arrows, spears, and other essential items, often creating
ornamental patterns for the use of the tribal hierarchy and to celebrate special occasions.
Folk graphic- the traditional decorative or utilitarian art of the people that is often an expression of
community life and is distinguished from academic or self-conscious or cosmopolitan expression
Poetry- the art of rhythmical composition, written or spoken, for exciting pleasure by beautiful,
imaginative, or elevated thoughts
B.
ART/CRAFT TYPE OF TRADITIONAL ART DESCRIPTION
Kawayan Torogan Folk Architecture a traditional Maranao torogan
(house) built by Sultan sa
Kawayan Makaantal in Bubung
Malanding, Marantao, Lanao del
Sur. Being the last standing
example of the house of the
elite members of the Maranao
tribe, and the only remaining
habitable torogan
Coral Houses Folk Architecture is conceived as series of
individual living areas
connected either physically or
symbolically as a metaphor of
the adjacent living coral reef.
Seen as white contrasting
objects nestled in the black lava
that have found their place in
years past
Banaue Rice Teraces Folk Architecture system of irrigated rice terraces
in the mountains of north-
central Luzon, Philippines, that
were created more than 2,000
years ago by the Ifugao people
Modernized Falua Maritime Transport Falua is a traditional open-deck
boat of the Ivatan people from
the islands of Sabtang and
Batan in the Philippines
Rayon Malong Weaving a traditional Filipino rectangular
or tube-like wraparound skirt
bearing a variety of geometric
or okir designs. The malong is
traditionally used as a garment
by both men and women of the
numerous ethnic groups in the
mainland Mindanao and parts
of the Sulu Archipelago.
Vakul Weaving a headgear worn by women in
Batanes Philippines while
Kanayi are vests worn by men.
Locals use these to protect
themselves from the sun and
rain especially when they are
farming.
Standing Bulul Indigenous wood carving The bulul is a carved wooden
statue that the Ifugao people of
Northern Luzon used to guard
their rice crop. They are carved
from a single piece of wood and
depict humans with very
unrealistic features
The Mother’s Revenge(1894) Indigenous wood carving is an allegorical representation
of what was happening in the
Philippines during that period.
Shown is a mother dog trying to
rescue her helpless pup from
the bite of the crocodile
Ilongot Hair ornament Folk graphic The Ilongot are a forest people
that live in Nueva Vizcaya
Province in Luzon. Also known
as the Ibilao, Ibilaw, Ilungut,
Ilyongt, Lingotes, they are
former headhunters and live in
an enclave and have resisted
attempts to assimilate them.
Bas relief Indigenous wood carving a type of art in which shapes are
cut from the surrounding stone
so that they stand out slightly
against a flat surface, or a work
of art done in this way
