Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region IVA- CALABARZON

SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF IMUS CITY

GENERAL FLAVIANO YENGKO SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL

Pasong Buaya II , Imus City, Cavite

SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL – CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS

Name of Learner________________________          Date:

Grade & Section:           Teacher: Jericho D. Santiago

Quarter 1, Week 1 and 2- Module 1 

I.  Title of the Lesson:  Contemporary Art Forms

II. Most Essential Learning Competency:
Describes various contemporary art forms and their practices from the regions.
Describes various art forms found in the Philippines

III. References: Charman, H., Ross, M. (2006). Contemporary Art and the Role of
Interpretation: Reflections from Tate Modern’s Summer Institute for
Teachers. International Journal of Art Design Education, 1, 28 - 41.

Conti, G., Kolody, R. (1998). Guidelines for Selecting Methods and

Techniques. In. Adult Learning Methods: A Guide for Effective Instruction.
M.W. Galbraith (Ed.). Malabar, Florida: Krieger publishing Company, 73 - 89.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivatan_people#/media/File:Ivatan_Woman.png
https://www.flickr.com/photos/colloidfarl/139086134/

IV. Content:

INTRODUCTION
PRE-TEST
Directions: Read and analyze each sentence. Write the letter of the best answer before each number

Read each item carefully. Write your answer on the blank space provided before each
number. DO NOT WRITE ANYTHING IN THE MODULE!

1. What form of art and musical in which singing and musicians perform dramatic work
combining text and musical score, usually in elaborate theatrical setting?
A. Opera C. Dulaang Zorilla
B. La Loba Negra D. La Trails

2. The Metropolitan Theater was built by the former First Lady Imelda R. Marcos.
What place in Metro Manila Area does Metropolitan theater located?
A. Makati C. Mandaluyong
B. Manila D. Muntinlupa

3. La Loba Negra was a three act Filipino Opera inspired by the three martyred
priest. What does La Loba Negra mean?
A. The Black She Wolf C. The Black Ninja
B. The Black Magic D. The Black Suit

4. In a musical play Miss Saigon, Lea Salonga became a lead star of the play. What
was her screen name in the play?
A. Lea C. Sam
B. Shane D. Kim

5. The establishment of the Cultural Center of the Philippines by First Lady Imelda
Marcos paved the way for other Filipino Operas to be staged at the legitimate
venue of International Standard. In what year does CCP was built?
A. 1969 B. 1970 C. 1971 D. 1972

Good Luck!!

Note: Have your answers checked by your PARENT/GUARDIAN for your pre-test assessment.

DEVELOPMENT
This lesson covers the initial subject matter of the Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region
which emphasize on contemporary art forms and practices from the regions and on various art forms.
This particular module also gives you a glimpse of various local contemporary artists, which enable
you to understand more the importance of contemporary Philippine Arts. It also gives the definition of
art appreciation and what subject of arts means.

Nature of ART

 Derived from the Latin word ars/artis which means to do or man-made.

 A medium of expression because we express our ideas, emotions, feelings,
without using words.
 Creative activity that involves skill or expertise in handling materials and
organizing them into something new.
 Applied to express ideas by the use of skill and imagination in the creation of objects and
experiences that can be shared to others.
 Art is derived from Latin word "ars," meaning ability or skill. -J.V. Estolas
 Art is taken from the Italian word "artis," which means craftsmanship, skill, mastery of
form exist between material and technique. - A.Tan
 Art is a product of man's need to express himself. – R. Zulueta
 Art is the communication of ideas and feelings by means of medium, color,sound, bronze,
marble, words, and film. -C. Sanchez
 Art is beauty of the world. – Plato
 Art is an attitude of spirit, a state of mind-one which demands for its own satisfaction and
fulfilling. – J. Dewey
 Art is the skilful arrangement of nature such as colors sounds, lines, movements, words,
stones, wood, etc., and to express human feelings. – Rustia

Importance of Art
  Satisfies the needs for personal expression
 Develops our skills to express ourselves
 Challenges us to see things differently
 Unleashes our hidden desires and passion
 Can change our ways in life
 Sees the truth that we might not understand before
 Gives pleasure, satisfaction and gratification

Functions of Art
 Most important means of expression developed by man.
 To express beauty
 To give man moment of relaxation and spiritual happiness
 To serve as a channel of man’s passion
 To reform man
 To overcome the feelings of restlessness and loneliness

Art Appreciation
 It is the ability to interpret or understand man-made arts and enjoy them either through
actual and work-experience with tools and materials or possession of these works for
satisfaction.

Work of Art
 An activity that involves both imagination and skill in accomplishing it
 A thing of beauty having aesthetic value; obra maestra that provides aesthetic value to
viewers
 Must have an artistic and literary merit
 A symbolic state of meaning rather having a practical function

Subject of Art
 The subject matter may vary, usually anything that is represented in the artwork. It may be
a person, object, scene, or event.

THE CONTEMPORARY ARTS FROM THE REGION

This lesson elucidates the meaning of Contemporary Arts and Contemporary

Philippine Arts. It also exhibits some art forms that can be found in Luzon, Visayas
and Mindanao, as well as various indigenous materials being used in creating some
art works.

Contemporary Arts

 According to quora.com, contemporary art forms refer to field of arts such as painting,
drawing, dancing, music, sculpture, architecture, etc.
 According to Wikipedia.org, contemporary art is the art of today and produced in the
second half of the 20th century or in the 21st century.
 Contemporary artists work in a globally influenced, culturally diverse, and
technologically advanced world.
 Contemporary art in most cases, defined it as art that has been and
continuously being created during our lifetime. (widewall.ch)
Example: The artist is using different computer software on his/her artwork.
 During the 21st century, these art forms include photography, graphic design
and animation.
  Contemporary art is the art of the modern world, created in the last half of
the 21st Century.
 Contemporary or modern-day artists work in an internationally inclined,
culturally and ethnically diverse and technologically and scientifically
forward moving world.
 Their art is a vigorous arrangement of resources, approaches, impressions
and themes that linger the thought-provoking limitations that was
previously well in progress in the 20th Century.

Contemporary Philippine Art

 The art of the Philippines 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.
 According to Santos (2016), in Philippine art as in its culture, one notes the
various shades, lines, and tones, and even the contrasting characters that have been
absorbed and blended into new forms that are particularly Filipino.
 Contemporary Arts began during the 1950s, after World War II. Artists
began to experiment various procedures and various methods of
communicating their feelings, perspectives, thoughts, and different things
that they needed to communicate through Arts. They were viewed as
contemporary artists in light of the fact that their styles and methods of
making artworks veered away from that of customary workmanship.
 As times change, innovation, individual’s thoughts, issues, needs, and so
forth change as well. Contemporary art would now be able to be discovered
any place artist can put their work. It isn't kept in historical centers.
 Contemporary Philippine Arts tends to be found in the various displays, artschools, side
lanes and open spaces like train or transport stations, hopping centers, parks and malls.
Along these lines, what is basic in contemporary arts is the procedure of art-making. For
most, it is not how
much cash they make from their last work but the message it wants to convey.

Contemporary Art Forms from the Region

It refers to art forms that are developing in various regions of the Philippines
that relied on the existing materials in specific region or province.

 For example, natives of Batanes or the Ivatans use a headgear called Vacul,
made from the fibres of vuyavuy palm, to protect them from the scotching
heat of the sun while working on their farmlands. This particular headgear is
also a substitute to umbrella in rainy season.
 https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ivatan_people#/media/File:Ivatan_Woman.png https://www.flickr.com/photos/colloidfarl/139086134/

 Another example of regional art forms are the vases and statues crafted in
the Cordillera region, particularly in Baguio and Benguet area.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bulul#/media/File:Ifugao_sculpture_Louvre_70-1999-4-1.jpg

 These statues are similar to the statues used by indigenous people in rituals
intended for thanksgiving for rich harvest, to repel sinister and for celebration of marriages
and in conducting funeral. Some of these statues together with paintings and other art forms
are now part of Philippine indigenous arts.

 In the province of Marinduque, those who partake in the celebration of Moriones Festival
use morion masks to portray the Roman soldiers and Syrian mercenaries in the story of the
Passion of the Christ.

 The Moriones denotes the masked and costumed penitents who march around the
town for seven days searching for Longinus. These Masks were intricately painted
with colorful designs that symbolize Roman culture, Customs and tradition.

 In the Visayan Region, maskara, which means Mask is a prominent featureof the
festival which also bears the same name. Maskara are always ornamented with
smiling faces, giving rise to Bacolod being named the "City of Smiles".

https://medium.com/@Travel_Center/the-masskara-festival-philippines-most-colourful-festival-fbcf9e5c0465 https://www.zenrooms.com/blog/post/masskara-festival/

 Inhabitants of the Panay Islands are also known for having tattoos or pinta which
symbolizes their “kaisugan” or valor or bravery. These tattoos are called Pinta
which makes Visayan people of Ilo-ilo and Panay regions to earn the name
“Pintados” which later became the name of their festival.
 https://www.aswangproject.com/beautiful-history-symbolism-philippine-tattoo-culture/

 In Mindanao Area, Muslim people of Zamboanga are renowned for their colorful
“Vintas”.

 Vinta is a traditional outrigger boat of Mindanao Island. Vintas are characterized

by their colorful rectangular log sails or bukay and bifurcated prows and sterns,
which resemble the gaping mouth of acrocodile. Vinta are used as fishing vessels,
cargo ships, and houseboats

http://lakbaypilipinas.com/department-of-tourism-launches-vinta-sailing-at-paseo-in-zamboanga/

 Tribes of Mindanao are also known for T'nalak, a traditional cloth made by a
group of people in Lake Sebu, South Cotabato called T'bolis, This traditionalcloth
is hand-woven made of Abaca fibers which traditionally has threeprimary colors,
red, black and the original color of the Abaca leaves. The colorants of the
materials are naturally dyed boiled in with bark, roots and leaves.

https://thehappytrip.com/2016/12/tnalak-tboli-dreamweavers-lake-sebu/

 T’bolis believes that they cannot create a design of the Tinalak if they havenot
dreamed of it. Therefore, they are sometimes called the "Dream Weavers".
 Lastly, Sarimanok, the legendary bird that has become an ubiquitous symbol of
Maranao art. It is depicted as a fowl with colorful wings and feathered tail,
holding a fish on its beak or talons. The head is profusely decorated with scroll,
leaf, and spiral motifs. It is said to be a symbol of good fortune.
 https://www.facebook.com/Maranaw-Arts-and-Culture-243042933255749/photos/pcb.544969243063115/544969113063128/

 Filipino contemporary artists use various local materials that are indigenous
in our country. These include Abaca, which belongs to Banana family. Its
fiber has a natural luster with colors ranging from pure white to ivory
anddark brown. It is being used in making slippers, ropes, twine and
hammock.

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/577094139722972331/

 Bamboo is use as raw material in creating many products. It is used in

construction, textile, musical instruments, weapons, and many more.
 Buri on the other hand is extracted from the matured leaves of the buri palm.
The fibre is durable and resistant to moisture. Hats, bags, baskets,
memorabilia boxes, perfume tray are other products that can be made out of
Buri leaves.
 Pandan, a tropical plant, is processed and transformed into splints that are
being used as raw material. Pandan is use in producing baskets, hats,
picture frames and bags.
 Lastly, Rattan which belongs to the palm family has different types such as
high or low climbers, single stemmed or clustered rattan species. Rattan is
being used in manufacturing baskets, picture frames, furniture and other
novelty items, Zoya lounge chair, Valencia queen size bed and Rest divan.

VARIOUS ART FORMS

This lesson enumerates different classification of art forms and list down some local Filipino
Contemporary artist, some of whom are awardees of GAMABA and are considered as “Living
National Treasure” of the country.

DIFFERENT CLASSIFICATIONS OF ART FORMS

By the Audience - focus on how audience classify arts

 Performing Arts - involves the use of an artist’s body as a medium; an art
form that requires movement from one place to another (e.g. plays,movies,
 live music, movies/TV shows, operas, mimes, puppet shows, acrobatics,
dances, and ballets)
 Visual Arts - usually exists in two-dimensional form and stays in one place;
something that we see and hear
 Literature - narratives or works that are literary in nature and primarily deals
with imaginative and artistic writing (e.g. prose and poetry)
 Sculptural - a three-dimensional form that we can touch, see, and climb. It
stays in one place. (e.g. monuments, architectural designs, rice terraces, rock
gardens,Eiffel Tower, Statue of Liberty, flower gardens, water fountains, and
buildings)

By Critics - Focus on how people judge art

 Major Arts or Fine Arts - those that include music, literature, sculpture,
painting, dance, theater, photography, and architecture
 Minor Arts or Applied Arts - those that include ceramics, furniture, letterings,
etc.
 Pure Art - created and performed for other’s sake and for audiencesatisfaction
(e.g. watching movie)
 Practical Art - with a purpose; for practical use (e.g. chair and table)

By an Artist - Characterized by physical and special sensing

 Sight Art - something that you can see, imagine, and create (e.g.painting,
drawing, mosaic crafting, drafting, stage designing, and graphic
designing)
 Sound Art - something that you can hear (e.g. prose, poetry, play, and
music)
 Touch Art- something that you can feel or touch (e.g. sculpture,curving,
wood craft, pottery, and dance movement)

Other Classifications
 Real Art - something that is understandable, “what you see is what you
get”, objective and representational (e.g. photography, stage play, dance,
sculpture, and architecture)

LOCAL FILIPINO CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS

This list of local Filipino Contemporary artists includes awardees from Gawad ng
Manlilikha ng Bayan or GAMABA who are considered as our “National Living Treasures”.
These awardees produce art forms that are woven into everyday life. These artists elucidate
how pre-colonial traditions and cultural aspects survive though the contemporary times.

Artist Tribe/Region Contemporary Art Form

Lisa Macuja – Elizalde
-Artistic Director Of Ballet
Ginaw Bilog
Masino Intaray
Manila - National Capital Region Ballet
Manila - National Capital Region Poetry
Hanonou, Mangyan Panaytayan, Local Music
Oriental Mindoro
 Samaon Sulaiman- Pala’wan Brookes Point, Palawan Local Music
Lang Dulay Mamasa pano, Magundanao Textile Weaving
Salinta Monon T’boli, Lake Sebu, South Textile Weaving
Cotobato
Alonzo Saclag Tagabawa Bagobo, Bansalan, Local Music And Dance
Davao del Sur
Federico Caballero Sulod-Bukidnon, Calinog, Iloilo Epic Chanting
Uwang Ahadas Yakan Lamitan, Basailan Local Music
Darhata Sawabi Tausug, Parang, Sulu Textile Weaving
Eduardo Mutuc Kapampangan, Apalit,Pampanga Metal Working
Haja Amina Appi Sama Tandubas, Tawi-Tawi Mat Weaving
Teofilo Garcia Ilokano, San Quintin, Abra Casque Making
Magdalena Gamayo Ilokano, Pinili, Ilocos Norte Textile Weaving

C. ENGAGEMENT:

ACTIVITY SHEET 1. 

Direction: Have a virtual tour of our contemporary artists’ works at
https://ncca.gov.ph/ and choose one masterpiece that attracts you most. Researchand give details
about its form. Be guided by the questions below. For learners who do not have internet access,
pleaserefer to the pictures below.)
 

Fishermen (1981) by Ang Kiukok, oil on canvas, 40” x 80”

 "Fish Vendors" by Sey Perez from Pampanga, Philippines

L'amore, Fedelta' e Crudelta' by Dandy Robosa

Title of the Contemporary Artwork: ___________________

Artist: _______________________________
Region: ______________________________
1. What is the artwork all about?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
2. What does the artist want to convey to his/her audience?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
3. What evidence is present in the artwork for you to consider it as a
contemporary Philippine art?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

4. Considering the era it was created, how do you relate it with the social
situation prevalent during that time? Does it signify any message?
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________
____________________________________________________________________

D. ASSIMILATION: (What I Have Learned/What I Can Do)

Focus Question: How does Art affect our daily lives as a student and as a person?
  Arts enable us to understand further the message an artist wanted
toconvey thru his or her artworks.
 Artwork stimulates our creativity, ability to think critically andsocialize
with other people.
 Arts helps us to understand more and appreciate the beauty of things that
surrounds us that before convey no meaning at all.
ACTIVITY SHEET 2
Direction: Following the important information about arts, create a painting that
uses coffee as a medium. Use Oslo paper as canvass. See the given samples.

1. Process Questions:
A. What is your chosen subject of art? Explain the reason for selecting the subject of your
coffee painting.
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
B. How would you classify your art work?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
C. How will you define art based from your work?
______________________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________________
D. Would you consider it as an artwork? Why?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
E. Aside from coffee, what other medium can be used in creating your
artwork?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
F. Is this particular artwork present in your community? In your
perspective, why is this medium widely used or not widely used in
your community?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

ASSESSMENT. I. Direction: Read and analyze each sentence. Encircle the letter of the best
answer.

1. It is the ability to interpret or understand man-made arts and enjoy them either through actual and
work-experience with tools and materials or possession of these works for satisfaction.
A. Art Appreciation C. Perspective
B. Subject of art D. Rhythm
2. Lang Dulay, Darhata Sawabi, Magdalena Gamayo, and Salinta Monon are
Gamaba awardees. Which contemporary art form they are being awarded?
A. Textile weaving C. Local music
B. Epic Chanting D. Poetry

3. Spolarium, Mona Lisa and The Scream are best examples of this type of art.
A. Architecture C. Painting
B. Film D. Sculpture

4. It is an award given to artists that produce art forms that are woven into
everyday life and demonstrate how pre-colonial traditions persist through the
present.
A. National Artist Award C. Palanca Award
B. Gawad ng Manlilikhang Bayan D. Magsaysay Award for the Arts
5. Which of the following is a function of art?
A. Sees the truth that we might not understand before
B. Unleashes our hidden desires and passion
C. Satisfies the needs for personal expression
D. Reform man

6. It is a classification of arts wherein it involves the use of an artist’s body as a

medium; an art form that requires movement from one place to another.
A. Performing Arts C. Literature
B. Visual Arts D. Sculptural
7. It is a non- subject matter, non-representational form of art that is difficult to
understand on the part of the listener.
A. Abstract Art C. Realism
B. Idealism D. Surrealism
8. It is the narratives or works that are literary in nature and primarily deals with
imaginative and artistic writing.
A. Sculptural C. Visual arts
B. Literature D. Performing arts

9. Your art class is having a museum visit. While looking at the artworks of known artists, you saw
one of your classmates vandalizing one of the paintings. You are the only witness of the said offense.
What will you do?
A. I will just ignore it.
B. I will report him to the police.
C. I will tell his parents what my classmate has done.
D. I will tell the curator about what my classmate has done.

10. Which of the following is NOT an importance of Arts?

A. Arts challenge us to see things differently
B. Arts develop our skills to express ourselves
C. Arts satisfies the needs for personal expression
D. Arts unleash our hidden obsession and inclinations

REFLECTION
a. How can you use arts in your daily life?
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
 ___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________________________
_____________________
b. Do you consider yourself as a masterpiece of the Lord’s creation? Why?