Contemporary Philippine

Arts from the Regions

Development of the
Philippine Arts
Contemporary Philippine
Arts from the Regions

Ethnic Tradition
Development of the
Philippine Arts Ethnic Tradition
Art forms during the Pre-colonial
period were mainly influenced
by geographical location and the
practices of the Filipinos. Most
of their arts were animist or
community-inspired.
Development of the
Philippine Arts Ethnic Tradition
For early Filipinos who lived
in highlands, dance steps
were imitations of
movements of animals like
birds while those who were
near the coastline mimicked
sea creatures movements.
Development of the
Philippine Arts Ethnic Tradition
Tattoo was believed to
be an art during this
period. It served as
war medal for killing
an enemy in a war.
Tints from woods or
charcoal were used to
draw tattoos.
Development of the
Philippine Arts Ethnic Tradition
In terms of visual arts,
wood carving,
weaving, and pottery
were leading during
this period.
Development of the
Philippine Arts Ethnic Tradition
For their architecture,
they used native
resources like anahaw,
bamboo, cogon, and
rattan in building their
houses.
 Development of the
Philippine Arts Ethnic Tradition

Epics, myths,
riddles, and
proverbs were
few from their
literature
 Development of the
Philippine Arts Ethnic Tradition

Content of music varied

from war, rowing,
courting, reaping, etc.
Instruments like bamboo
flutes and brass gongs
were used to accompany
their songs.
Development of the
Philippine Arts Ethnic Tradition
On the subject and
concept of theater arts,
ethnic performances and
ceremonials were the
early theatrical
presentations describing
their principles in life
Contemporary Philippine
Arts from the Regions

Spanish Colonial
Tradition
Development of the
Philippine Arts Spanish Colonial Tradition

Several practices of the early

Filipinos were stopped by the
Spaniards. Written traditions
were burnt in belief that
these were works of evil.
Religion, devotion and
secularization became the
central idea of arts during
this period.
Development of the
Philippine Arts Spanish Colonial Tradition

Literature was
dominantly religious
and secular. In theater,
plays like komedya
became common.
 Development of the
Philippine Arts Spanish Colonial Tradition

Painting was
introduced focusing on
the religious themes.
Paint colors were
already introduced.
Development of the
Philippine Arts Spanish Colonial Tradition

Sculpture focused on producing

carved images of saints and
catholic-related images. Aside
from stones and woods, metals
were used in carving Stone
bricks were used in constructing
their houses, churches and
government offices.
 Development of the
Philippine Arts Spanish Colonial Tradition

Orchestra grew as
zarzuelas and operas
became prevalent.
Contemporary Philippine
Arts from the Regions

American Colonial and

Contemporary
Traditions
Development of the
Philippine Arts American Colonial and
Contemporary Traditions
Changes in education,
culture and the arts
brought to change
when Americans arrived
in the archipelago.
Filipinos were formally
educated.
Development of the
Philippine Arts American Colonial and
Contemporary Traditions

Those who were sent to study

abroad went back carrying the idea
of contemporary art. Technological
innovations transcended the
traditional way of creating art.
 Development of the Checking your
Philippine Arts understanding
Read the facts below and identify the Philippine
Art Tradition it exists.
1. Most of their arts were animist or community-inspired.
2. During this time, Filipinos were formally educated.
3. Painting was introduced focusing on the religious themes.
4. For their architecture, they used native resources like anahaw,
bamboo, cogon, and rattan in building their houses.
5. Orchestra grew as zarzuelas and operas became prevalent.