CPAR REVIEWER
 Performing Arts
Lesson 1
ART – It is the expression or application of
human creative skill ang imagination.
- It is a form of creative activity such as
painting, music, literature, and dance.
3 FUNCTIONS OF ARTS
1. Personal Functions – Satisfying individual
needs for personal expression.
2. Social Functions – Social needs for
display, celebration and communication.
3. Physical Needs – Our physical needs for
utilitarian objects and structure.
ARTS THROUGH THE AGES
GREEK PERIOD – Techniques
ROMAN PERIOD – Skills
CHRISTIAN PERIOD – Craftsmanship
RENAISSANCE PERIOD – Genius & Design
MODERN PERIOD – Fine Arts
ROMANTIC PERIOD – Self Expression
CONTEMPORARY ERA – New Art Forms
CONTEMPORARY ART – is the art that
springs out of the present-day events and
passions of the society.
- Newest form of art from the late 1960s or
early around 1970s up to this date.
- Functions in a global society that is culturally
diverse and technology oriented.
- Collaborative process and the audience play
an active role in reacting and constructing
meaning about the work of art.
WHY STUDY CONTEMP. ART?
- Is essential to you not only because it belongs
to your time but it also serves a form of
expression of people’s feelings.
- Contemp. Works of art are the means through
which the artists of today communicate their
sentiments.
Lesson 2
VARIOUS ART FORMS IN THE PHILIPPINES
Art Forms
 Visual Arts
 Applied Arts
VISUAL ARTS
- Uses any medium to represent the artist’s
idea, emotion and imagination.
Examples:
 Drawing – representation of any form or
object by hand through the medium of
pencil, pen, charcoal, etc.
 Painting – process of art using paint
 Sculpture – defined as a three-
dimensional art form that uses materials
like clay, stone or wood for its execution.
 Calligraphy – art of writing letters in a
manner that it looks visually appealing.
 Photography – art of producing an
image of an object on a photographic
film.
APPLIED ARTS
- can be defined as art that has practical
application as well as functionality.
Examples:
 Architecture – art or practice of
designing and constructing buildings.
 Fashion Design – art of designing
apparel that are aesthetically pleasing
as well as functional.
 Pottery – one of the oldest and most
widespread of the decorative arts
objects made are commonly useful
ones.
 Jewelry – a different form of art that
involves intricate pieces of jewelry from
metals, wood, or plastics.
 Interior Design – art of planning the
design, layout, and style of an
architectural space.
PERFORMING ARTS
- a time-based art form that typically
features a live presentation to an audience
or to onlookers.
Examples:
 Dance – consists of purposefully
selected sequences of human
movement.
 Music – form of art that combines
vocal or instrumental sounds to
create a composition.
  Theater and Film – uses stories that - Secular form of arts.
capture the imagination of people; a
Examples:
good form of entertainment.
 Art illusion
 Advertising and commercial design
Lesson 3  Painting themes (still largely favored
 Landscape and still life portraits.
THE TIMELINE OF ARTS IN THE
(Portraits are reserved for high-ranking
PHILIPPINES officials back then)
JAPANESE ERA (1941-1945)
ETHNIC ART (870 – 710 BC) - Orientalizing Painting wartime scenes,
- use for everyday living or for integral part like propaganda Sculpture: Indigenizing and
Pottery; It dates from 870- 710 BC and the two Orientalizing Works. Focused on Visual.
prominent figures at the top handle of its cover Examples:
represent the journey of the soul to the afterlife.
 Statue bronze art work dubbed Filipino
Examples: Comfort women.
 Manunggul jar  Harvest scene
 Awit sa paglikha ng bagong pilipinas
 Carving
MODERN ERA (1946-1969)
ISLAMIC ART (13th century)
- also known as traditional art wherein the main
- it is characterized by the designs of flowers,
focus of art is based on The National Identity of
Plant forms and Geometric designs. It is used
the Filipino at the End of the World War II.
in Architecture, like buildings, houses and
mosques. Examples:
Examples:  Planting rice
 Mosques  Interaction
 Sarimanok CONTEMPORARY ARTS (1970-PRESENT)
 Artes de las filipinas
- is the work of artist who are living in the 21st
 Calligraphy of Qur’an
Century. During this time Artists began
Okkir – an art form that is believed to be of combining different art forms and media. An
Hindu and Chinese influences; uses geometric Artist may now combine two visual Art Form,
and floral artwork. such as Painting and sculpture, Painting and
Pottery.
SPANISH ART (1521-1898)
- Encompasses a wide range of art forms and
- Faith and Catechisms religious arts; the
constantly redefines and dismantles traditional
Spanish friars introduced western paintings to
categories of arts.
the artisan who learned to copy two
dimensional Forms from religious Painting such
as religious Paintings.
Lesson 4
Example:
GAMABA AWARD - is conferred to a person or
 Visual art group of artists recognized by the Government
 Sculpture of the Philippines for their contributions to the
 Painting country's intangible cultural heritage.
 Print making GAMABA AWARDEES:
 Furniture
 Fine metal work 1. Magdalena Gamayo (Textile Weaver)
 Metal casting  Born in Pinili, Ilocos Norte on August 13,
 Textile art 1924
 Architecture (Paoay Church)  Was accorded the GAMABA award on
2012.
AMERICAN ERA (1898-1940
  Learned Ilocano weaving tradition at age
16 from her aunt.
 A master weaver of the Inabel cloth or
the historical cotton fabric bartered for
gold in the Galleon Trade and
mentioned in the classic Ilocano epic
Biag ni Lam-ang.
 Her works have been described as rare
and timeless.
 Famous artwork: Inubon a Sabong,
meaning a string of flowers
 She has a unique and difficult technique
called “pinilian”
2. Lang Dulay (TEXTILE WEAVER)
 Born in South Cotabato on August 03,
1928 and died on April 30. 2015.
 Was accorded the GAMABA award on
1998.
 She was only 12 when she first learned
how to weave.
 Four of her children have themselves
6.
picked up the shuttle and are learning to
educator)
weave
 Traditional weaver of the tnalak or tboli
cloth.
3. Samaon Sulaiman (Musician)
 Born in Maguindanao, mamasapano on
March 03, 1953 and died on May 21,
2011.
 Was accorded the GAMABA award on
1993.
 Known for his mastery of the indigenous
kutyapi instrument (two-stringed plucked
7. Ginaw Bilog (Poet)
lute)
 First learned to play kutyapi at around
13 years old from his uncle.
 Was a popular barber and served as in
Imam in the Libutan mosque.
4, Eduardo Mutuc (Metalsmith and artist)
 Born in Pampanga, Apalit on October
12, 1949 – Present
 Was accorded the GAMABA award on
2004.
8. Masino Intaray (Chanter and Musician)
 A master craftsman of religious and
secular art in plated silver.
 His works emphasizes details such as
mirrors, carosas, retables, and altar.
 His first commission was creating a
tabernacle for the Parish of Fairview.
 Creates art for religious purposes to
make representations of biblical
characters.
5. Haja Amina Appi (Pandan mat weaver)
 Born in Ungos matata, Tandubas, Tawi-
Tawi on June 25, 1925 and died on April
2, 2013.
 Was accorded the GAMABA award on
2004.
 recognized as the master mat weaver
among the Sama indigenous community
of Ungos Matata.
 Her colorful mats with their complex
geometric patterns exhibit her precise
sense of design, proportion and
symmetry and sensitivity to color. Her
unique multi-colored mats are protected
by a plain white outer mat that serves as
the mat’s backing. Her functional and
artistic creations take up to three months
to make.
 Her female children and grandchildren
from her female descendants have
taken it up.
 She was also a teacher.
Federico Caballero (Chanter and
 Born in Calinog, Iloilo on December 25,
1938 – Present.
 Was accorded the GAMABA award on
2000.
 Also known as Nong Pedring.
 His works contain traditions, lessons,
daily life of their community, teaches
lessons applied in real life, and how we
interact with the environment.
 Famous work: Tikung Kadlum.
 Born in Panaytayan, Oriental Mindoro
on January 3, 1953 and died on June 3,
2003.
 Was accorded the GAMABA award on
1993.
 Known for writing ambahan (a
metaphoric poem comprising seven-
syllable lines), first in a notebook, then
on traditionally used bamboo tubes.
 Born in Makagawa Valley, Palawan on
April 10, 1943 and died on November
30, 2013.
 Was accorded the GAMABA award on
1993.
 Known for playing multiple indigenous
instruments namely the basal (gong),
aroding (mouth harp), and the babarak
(ring flute).
  Also known for his performance of kulilal
or songs and bagit, a form of vocal
music.
 Famous work: The kulilal
9. Salinta Monon (Textile Weaver)
 Born in Bitaug, Bansalan, Davao del sur
on December 12, 1920 and died on
June 4, 2009.
 Was accorded the GAMABA award on
1998.
 Known as the “Last Bagobo Weaver”
and the weaver of the world-renowned
traditional Bagobo - Tagabawa textiles
called Inabal.
 At the age of 12, she learned how to use
the weaving loom.
 The Binuwaya, or crocodile, was her
favorite design and famous work and is
said to be one of the most difficult to
weave.
10. Alonzo Saclag (Traditional dancer and
musician)
 Born in Lubuagan, Kalinga on August
14, 1942 – Present.
 Was accorded the GAMABA award on
2000.
 Has mastered not only the Kalinga
musical instruments but also the dance
patterns and movements associated
with his people’s rituals.
 Master of dance and the performing
arts, he has made it his mission to
create and nurture a greater
consciousness and appreciation of
Kalinga culture.
 Founder of the kalinga budong dance.
He takes the young men and women
who come to him under his charge and
they learn about the music and dance of
their ancestors.
NATIONAL ARTIST AWARD - is the highest
distinction bestowed upon Filipino Artists
whose body of work is recognized by their
peers and more importantly by their
countrymen as sublime expression of
Philippine music, dance, theatre, visual arts,
literature, film and media, arts, architecture and
design.
NATIONAL ARTISTS:
1. Benedicto Cabrera (Painting)
 Born in Manila on April 10, 1942. His
works have been installed in different
museums here and abroad, such as The
Sculpture at the United Nations
headquarters in New York City.
 Was declared National Artist on 2006.
 Known as “BenCab”.
 Master of Contemporary Philippine Art.
 He settled in London for a number of
years where he took special studies in
printmaking and sold Oriental antiques
to earn a living.
2. Ramon D. Valera (Fashion Design)
 Born in Santa Cruz, Manila on August
31, 1912 and died on May 25, 1972.
 Was declared National Artist on 2006.
 Also known as “The father of Philippine
Fashion”
 He never had any formal training in
fashion design, but he studied under
Mina Roa, who made Ternos (formal
gown) for the elite before World War II.
 Famous work: Terno’s Butterfly sleeves.
3. Alice Reyes (Dance)
 Born in Manila on October 14, 1942.
 Was declared National Artist on June
20, 2014.
 She started ballet dance at an early age
 She founded ballet Philippines and Alice
Reyes dance company
 Famous works: Bungkos Suite, Carmen.
Romeo and Juliet, etc.
4. Lino Brocka (Film)
 Born in Pilar, Sorsogon on April 3, 1939
and died on May 22, 1991
 Was declared National Artist on 1997.
 He is known to have his films rich in
realism and social commentary.
 He garnered awards and recognition
from institutions like the CCP, FAMAS,
TOYM, and Cannes Film Festival.
 Famous Work: Insiang
5. Levi Celerio (Music/Literature)
 Born in Tondo, Manila on April 30, 1910
and died on April 2, 2002.
 Was declared National Artist on 1997.
 He made it to the Guinness Book of
World Records as the only person able
to make music using just a leaf.
 Famous work: Ugoy ng Duyan
6. Napoleon Abueva (Sculpture)
 Born in Manila on January 26, 1930 and
died on February 16, 2018.
 Was declared National Artist on 1976.
 The youngest National Artist Awardee
  He helped shape the local sculpture correspondent for the United Press
scene to what it is now. Institute.
 He introduced in 1951 was what he
referred to as “buoyant sculpture” —
sculpture meant to be appreciated from
the surface of a placid pool.
7. Juan Nakpil (Architecture)
 Born in Quiapo, Manila on May 26, 1899
and died on May 7. 1986.
 Was declared National Artist on 1973
 A renowned architect, teacher, and civic
leader in the Philippines.
 Notable for his innovative designs.
 He became the First Filipino and non-
American to be made fellow of the
American Institute of Architects.
8. Honorota “Atang” Dela Rama (Theater)
 Born in Pandacan, Manila on January
11, 1902 and deid on July 11, 1991
 Was declared National Artist on May 8,
1987.
 Her singing and acting career started at
the age of seven when she graced the
center stage in Spanish zarzuelas.
 Aside from her performances in
sarsuelas and movies, she also actively
championed the promotion of kundiman.
9. Nick Joaquin (Literature)
 Born in Paco, Manila on May 4, 1917
and died on April 29, 2004.
 He was declared Natinal Artist on 1976.
 Was a Filipino writer and journalist best
known for his short stories and novels in
the English language.
 He is a sort of "cultural apostle", whose
purpose is to revive interest in Philippine
national life through literature.
10. Carlos Quirino (Historical)
 Born in Manila, on January 14, 1910 and
died on May 20, 1999.
 Was declared National Artist on 1997
 Has the distinction of having written one
of the earliest biographies of Jose Rizal
titled The Great Malayan.
 Quirino’s books and articles span the
whole gamut of Philippine history and
culture–from Bonifacio’s trial to
Aguinaldo’s biography, from Philippine
cartography to culinary arts, from cash
crops to tycoons and president’s lives,
among so many subjects.
 He made a record earlier on when he
became the very first Filipino