MODULE 1

Material or The Substance

 things in which the art is made off.

 artists express and communicate feelings and ideas with this
 Ex: old bottles, scraps, and unusual materials in creating their artwork.

Sculpture- the sculptor uses metal, wood, stone, clay and glass.

Architecture- the architect uses wood, bamboo, bricks, stone, concrete and various building materials.

Painting- the painter uses pigments (eg. watercolor, oil, tempera, textile paint, acrylic, ink, etc.) on a
usually flat ground (wood, canvas, paper, stone wall such as in a cave painting.

The Printmaker uses ink printed or transferred on a surface (wood, metal, plates, or silk screen for
duplicating or reproducing process.

Musician uses sound and instruments (including the human voice) A T’boli chanter sings creation stories
in a way that is different from a classical singer or pop singer influenced by the Western music scale.

The dancer uses body and it's movements. Dance is often accompanied by music, but there are dances
that do not rely on musical accompaniment to be realized. Dance can tell stories, but at other times,
they convey abstract ideas that do not rely on a narrative.

Theater Artist integrates all the arts and uses stage, production design, performance elements and
script to enable the visual, musical, dance and other aspects to come together as a whole work.

The Photograper and Film Maker use the camera to record the outside world. The film uses
cinematographic cameras to record and put together production design, sound engineering,
performance, and screenplay. In digital photography and film, the images can be assimilated into the
computer, thus eliminating the need for celluloid or negatives, processing chemicals or print.

The writer of a novel, poetry, nonfiction and fiction uses words.

The Designer, the performance artist, and the installation artist combine use of the range of different
materials.

LOCAL MATERIALS IN THE PHILIPPINES THAT IS USED FOR ARTS AND CRAFT

Abaca - belongs to banana family. Its fibers have a natural luster with colors ranging from pure white to
ivory and dark brown.

Bamboo - is used in creating many products. It is used in construction, textile, musical instruments and
many more.

Buri - is extracted from matured leaves of buri palm. The fiber is durable and resistant to moisture.

Capiz shells - are translucent to allow light to pass through, but still allow privacy. The capiz comes from
the windowpane oyster (placuna placenta) found in the coastal waters of the Philippines and are known
for their beautiful mother of pearl look.
Rattan - belongs to the palm family. There are different types of rattan palms, such as high or low
climbers, single stemmed or clustered rattan species.

Sea Shells - hard exoskeleton of marine mollusks such as snails, bivalves, and chitons that serves to
protect and support their bodies. This material is usually used in making ornaments and house
decorations.

1. The material that is best used in making furniture

A. Rattan B. Abaca

C. Capiz Shell D. Buri grass

2. This material is used for making windowpane for it reflects the sunlight through it.

A. Bamboo B. Shell C. Capiz D. Abaca

3. The mattress or banig may be made by these materials except

A. Buri grass B. Abaca fiber

C. Coconut leaves D. Rattan

4. The material that is best used in making body ornaments and décor.

A. Abaca

B. Seashell

C. Bamboo

D. Capiz

5. The material that can be used in making baskets are the following except:

A. Bamboo

B. Shell

C. Abaca fiber

D. Rattan

Consequently, after more than three centuries of Spanish colonization, Americans came. During
American rule, development of Philippine art forms was mainly influenced by education and
governance. Subsequently, the concept of modern art was Introduced and practiced by many artists. It is
in this time wherein urbanization, consumerism, changes in the political system, and rise of new
technology influence the development of art. Due to the technological advances, new forms of
expression came in the field of arts and modern art continuously developed which led to the
contemporary arts nowadays (Luzviminda & Sayseng, 2016). To describe the development of Phillppine
arts, read the information presented on the table below.
Ethnic Tradition – Art forrms are primarily influenced by the geographical location and the experience of
the Filipinos (Luzviminda & Sayseng. 2016) In this time, the purpose of arts is integral to life. Arts
reflected the pagan beliefs and practices, everyday activity such as fishing and farming and specific
decorative art patterns to the community

- Angono Petroglyphs

The Angono Petroglyphs is situated in Binangonan Rizal. It was discovered by the National Artist, Carlos
“Botong” Francisco, in 1965. There are 127 human and animal Tigures engraved on the rock wall and
dated back to circa late Neolithic

- Manunggul Jar

Manunggul jar is found in Manunggul Cave, Lipuun Point, Palawan in the early 1960’s. Manunggul jar is a
burial jar which signifies the belief of early Filipino in life after death

- Banga

Banga lIterally means pots. The Banga or pot dance is a performance of Kalinga of the Mountain
Province of the Philipplnes. This dance shows the elegant grace of the lgorot tribe and the skill and
strength of women.

American Colonial and Contemporary Arts Traditions - Modern Art refers to the practice of art from
1860s to 1960s. the main theme of art works in this time is national identity.

- The Making of the Philippine Flag by Fernando AAmorsol

This painting was made by Fernando Amorsolo, "Grand Old Man of Phlippine Art" and born in Manila. It
shows a reminder of the reminder of traditions and customs of the Filipino