Traditional Technique

Used in Philippine
Contemporary Art
CPAR_Q2_W2
What I Need to Know
After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. research on techniques and performance practices

applied to contemporary art;
2. identify the different techniques used in contemporary
art.
Activity 1

Guide Questions:
1. What materials was used in each artwork?
2. Describe how the artwork was made.
Technique
✓ is the way artist use and manipulate
materials to achieve the desired formal
effect, and communicate the desired
concept or meaning, according to his
or her personal style (modern,
Neoclassic, etc.)

✓ The distinctive character or nature of

the medium determines the technique
 Traditional Techniques Used in Philippine Arts
Wood Carving
MASTER AT WORK Justino “Paloy” Cagayat Jr., one of the master
carvers of Paete town in Laguna province
Read more: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1111371/wood-carving-art-alive-in-paete#ixzz7CrNJ2kUG

PAETE’S PRIDE Master carver Luisito Ac-ac, a

nominee for national artist, opened Museo Ac-ac to
feature his work and sustain interest in wood carving.
Read more: https://newsinfo.inquirer.net/1111371/wood-carving-art-alive-in-
paete#ixzz7CrDB0Bnz
 Traditional Techniques Used in Philippine Arts
Wood Carving
➢ Litsea leytens iscommonly known as batikuling is a large
tree widely found in the forests of Luzon, especially in
Quezon Province. The batikuling wood is hard, pale in color
and, at one time, was used for making agricultural tools
handles and laundry paddles. Litsea leytensis is a species of
plant in the Lauraceae family.
➢ The preferred material for wood carving is the Batikuling
wood. The wood is treated so it will repel termites. The wood
is light but can last for a lifetime. Other wood that are used
are Narra, Molave and Kamagong. These are very tough
and heavy type of woods.
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Molding

Molding

An Alcantara's Luis Magwawalis and Boni Mag-iibon.

From Lanelle Abueva-Fernando's barong series.
 Traditional Techniques Used in Philippine Arts
Fabric Weaving

Pinilian Bontoc Weave Kalinga Textiles Piña

Community: Ilocano Community: Bontoc Community: Kalinga Community: Aklanon
Origin: Ilocos Region Origin: Mountain Province Origin: Province of Origin: Aklan
Kalinga
 Traditional Techniques Used in Philippine Arts
Fabric Weaving

Hablon Saputangan Tapestry Mabal Tabih Bagobo Inabal

Communities: Kiniray-a Weave Community: Blaan Community: Bagobo
and Hiligaynon Community: Yakan Origin: Sarangani and Manobo
Origin: Panay Island Origin: Basilan South Cotabato Origin: Davao del Sur
 Traditional Techniques Used in Philippine Arts
Fabric Weaving

Dagmay Mëranaw Textile Pis Syabit Weave T’nalak

Community: Mandaya Community: Mëranaw Community: Tausug Community: Tboli
Origin: Eastern Mindanao Origin: Lanao del Norte Origin: Sulu Archipelago Origin: South Cotabato
and Lanao del Sur
Traditional Techniques Used in Philippine Arts
Basketry Technique
 Activities
2:00 – 3:00 pm – A2L 15 items

ESSAY
Choose one (1) contemporary Filipino artist and his/her artwork to be featured in the
essay. This chosen artist should employ or integrate traditional technique/s in
making their artwork.
Content of the essay:
1. Provide significant information about the artist
2. Name and describe the chosen artwork
3. The traditional technique/s applied by the artist in the artwork
4. How has your idea of traditional technique has changed or not changed after learning
about it?
5. What have you learned about your community and yourself?
Submission: November 29, 2021, can be extended until Dec. 4
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