Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
Region I
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF ILOCOS NORTE

Contemporary
Philippine Arts
from the Regions
First Quarter – Module 1
Contemporary Philippine
Art Forms Appreciation
MELC: Describes various contemporary art forms and their practices
from the various regions (CAR11/12IAC-0a-1)
MELC: Discuss various art forms found in the Philippines
(CAR11/12IAC-0b-2)

Prepared by:

PRINCESS ANN D. DE VERA

Teacher I
San Nicolas National High School
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions - Grade 11/12
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1– Module 1: Contemporary Philippine Art Form Appreciation
Lesson 1. Describe various contemporary art forms and their
practices from the various regions
Discuss various art forms found in the Philippines
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Contemporary
Philippine Arts
from the Regions
First Quarter – Module 1
Contemporary Philippine
Art Forms Appreciation
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions - Grade 11/12
Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Contemporary Philippine Art Form
Appreciation.

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by

educators both from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or
facilitator in helping the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum
while overcoming their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and
independent learning activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also
aims to help learners acquire the needed 21st century skills while taking into
consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the
body of the module:

Note to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that
will help you in guiding the learners.

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this
module. You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to
manage their own learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and assist
the learners as they do the tasks included in the module.

For the Learner

Art according to Paul Cezanne, is a harmony parallel with nature. It mirrors
nature, people, history, tradition and a certain country as a whole. It tells you a story
about beauty, love, pain and agony.

Contemporary Philippine Arts reflects on society. It teaches us a part of

cultural dialogue that concerns larger contextual frameworks such as identity,
family, community and nationality. It aims to depict and comment on the place we
live in. These depictions and commentary can inspire Filipinos to action and push to
become better versions of themselves.

You should as a students should broaden your understanding of yourself,

your community and our country. Learning Philippine Contemporary Art will help
you become a critical thinker as you consider the influences that led to the creation

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of each art work from local artist such as, socio-political climate, the artist’s training
and cultural influence.

This module is consist of the specific things that you will learn followed by a
pre-test or a pre-assessment that will test your prior knowledge or basic knowledge.
A brief but comprehensive discussion of the different concepts is also included to
provide you with a clear understanding of what you will learn. Corresponding
activities with simple and logical steps are provided that you can easily follow and
apply. After reading the concepts and their explanations and after doing all the
prescribed activities, you shall then be ready to undergo various assessments to
determine the extent of learning.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

What I Need This will give you an idea of the skills or competencies
to Know you are expected to learn in the module.

What I This part includes an activity that aims to check what

Know you already know about the lesson to take. If you get
all the answers correct (100%), you may decide to skip
this module.

What’s In This is a brief drill or review to help you link the

current lesson with the previous one.

What’s New In this portion, the new lesson will be introduced to

you in various ways such as a story, a song, a poem,
a problem opener, an activity or a situation.

What is it This section provides a brief discussion of the lesson.

This aims to help you discover and understand new
concepts and skills.

What’s More This comprises activities for independent practice to

solidify your understanding and skills of the topic.
You may check the answers to the exercises using the
Answer Key at the end of the module.

What I have This includes questions or blank sentence/paragraph

Learned to be filled in to process what you learned from the
lesson.

What I Can This section provides an activity which will help you
Do transfer your new knowledge or skill into real life
situations or concerns.

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 Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your level of
mastery in achieving the learning competency.

Additional In this portion, another activity will be given to you to

Activities enrich your knowledge or skill of the lesson learned.

Answer Key This contains answers to all activities in the module.

At the end of this module you will also find:

This is a list of all sources used in developing this

References module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.
If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not
hesitate to consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not
alone.

We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning
and gain deep understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

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 What I Need to Know

This module was specifically developed with you in mind. The lessons and
activities incorporated in this module will help you to have a better understanding
and appreciation of the Contemporary Philippine Art. The succeeding lessons will
also focus on contemporary art forms and practices.

After going through this module, you are expected to:

 describe various contemporary art forms and their practices from the various
regions; CAR11/12IAC-Oa-1
 discusses various art forms found in the Philippines; CAR11/12IAC-Ob-2
 demonstrates appreciation of contemporary art forms, found in the various
regions by understanding the elements and principles.
 presents a form of integrated contemporary art based on the region of his /
her choice. e.g. choreography, musical instrument, literary and music
composition, visual design, and/or theatrical performance

I know that you are excited to browse your module. But before doing
so, answer the pretest in your answer sheet on the next page to
determine your familiarity about the subject matter.

your familiarity about the subject matter.

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 What I Know

Activity 1: Diagnostic. Direction. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. In this period of Philippine art development, the location and the experiences of
the Filipinos were the major factors in art production.
A. Ethnic Tradition C. Contemporary Traditions
B. Spanish Colonial D. Modern Traditions
2. In this period of Philippine art development, religion and secularization were the
dominant themes of the art forms.
A. Ethnic Tradition C. Contemporary Traditions
B. Spanish Colonial D. Modern Traditions
3. Filipinos started to explore different materials, methodologies, and techniques in
expressing themselves through non-conventional art in this period.
A. Ethnic Tradition C. Contemporary Traditions
B. Spanish Colonial D. Modern Traditions
4. These pertains to art forms such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture,
printmaking, design, craft, photography, video, filmmaking, and architecture.
A. Visual B. Literature C. Music D. Theater
5. Art forms such as news reporting, poetry, stories, plays, essays and novels belongs
to this contemporary art forms.
A. Visual B. Literature C. Music D. Theater
6. These pertains to art forms such as jazz, dance hits, folksong revival, rock and
roll, rap and OPM.
A. Visual B. Literature C. Music D. Theater
7. Sarswela, komedya and senakulo, dula-dula and dance drama are examples of art
forms in:
A. Visual B. Literature C. Music D. Theater
8. These pertains to art forms such as folk dance, social dance, ballet, modern dance,
ethnic or indigenous dance, hip hop.
A. Dance B. Architecture C. Film D. Literature
9. Expressways, convention centers, hospitals, hotels, malls, buildings, amusement
centers, eco cultural tourism, theme parks and resorts are examples of:
A. Dance B. Architecture C. Film D. Literature
10. When you feel what the artist wants to communicate, wants to convey his
experience, his feeling or his view you are experiencing:
A. Art appreciation B. Art Appropriation C. Art Critiquing D. Art Conveying

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 Contemporary Art forms
Lesson
and Practices from the
1
Regions
Art has gone a long way. Every day, your senses are being treated to an array
of new and fascinating delights. You encounter art forms that were unknown decades
ago. Before you know it, exciting times have brought forth a new breed of art that is
as thrilling – the contemporary art.

Good day! What does art

means to you? Do you
enjoy art? Let’s see! Get
ready to learn and enjoy!

What’s In
Activity 2. Concept Map. Direction: Using a concept map, draw objects that are
associated with the word “Art” inside the circle. You may add circles if necessary.
Describe the objects you draw inside the circles in your activity notebook

Art

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 What is New

Throwback
The traditional art of the Philippines developed as different factors influence
the art making in the country. The Philippine art has its unique characteristics based
on its period of development.
There are three traditions in the development of Philippine art; Ethnic
Tradition, Spanish Colonial and Contemporary Traditions. In the Ethnic Tradition,
the location and the experiences of the Filipinos were the major factors in art
production. In the Spanish period, religion and secularization were the dominant
themes of the art forms. In the Spanish period, religion and secularization were the
dominant themes of the art forms. In the American period, modernism entered the
field of art wherein Filipinos started to explore different materials, methodologies,
and techniques in expressing themselves through non-conventional art. The
continuous progress of modernism led to the development of contemporary art.
Let’s test your knowledge!
Activity 3. True or False. Direction: Write True before each number if the statement
is correct and False if it is incorrect. Write down your answer in your
activity notebook.
1. The geographical location and experiences of the Filipinos were the main
factors in art production.
2. Art is not necessary for humans to live.
3. To become a contemporary artist, one should have the skills in performing
different brush strokes.
4. Painting and sculpture were the most popular forms of visual art.
5. Pottery, weaving, wood carving, and metal crafting are the forms of visual arts.
6. Contemporary art uses dynamic combination of materials, methods, concept
and subjects.
7. Contemporary art is a reflection on the world we live in.
8. Ethnic tradition uses choreographies by mimicking movements of animals.
9. During the American period, zarzuela and opera became popular.
10. The Philippines already has its indigenous art even before the colonization.
11. Contemporary art is restricted to individual experiences.
12. There are seven art traditions that greatly influence Philippine Art.
13. Modernism entered Philippine art during the American Period.
14. Folk songs with religion and secular content was present during the Ethnic
period.
15. Contemporary art mirrors the society and the culture of the present times.

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Activity 3. Describe and draw
Direction: Describe the Philippine art that was created during the given period below
by drawing. Use your activity booklet for your answer.
Ethnic Tradition Spanish Tradition American Colonial

What is It
Contemporary Philippine Art Forms

Contemporary Philippine Art has seven major forms: visual arts, literature,
music, theatre, dance, architecture, and film. Each art forms have significant
developments in the contemporary period.
1. Visual Arts
The Visual arts are forms such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture,
printmaking, design, craft, photography, video, filmmaking, and architecture.
During the American period, some artist who studied abroad introduced modern
visual art. It was then that subjects of artworks shifted from rural to urban themes.
After World War II, artist started creating proletarian art which depicts the life after
the war, social issues, and economic problems. Artists uses different styles in making
arts that became popular and trends in visual art. Different mediums were used to
create stylistic arts and drawings reflecting historical, social, economic, and political
themes.
Vicente Manasala, Romeo Tabuena and Cesar Legaspi were the three known
cubists and H.R. Ocampo, Constantiono Bernardo, Frederico Aguilar Alcuaz, Aturo
Luz and Jose Joya were the abstractionist. In sculpture, Napoleon Abueva became
famous for his modern works. He made use of different materials like woods, metal
and stones. Abueva used creative plastics, jade, brass and other materials to reflect
dynamism, freedom of expression together with other artists.
Social realist artist also used other popular art forms in conveying nationalistic
messages like comic, posters, and cartoons. The use of indigenous materials became
a trend in sculptures and installation art to promote environmental awareness.
Other styles includes:
- Expressionist Cubist Style
- Realism
- Surrealism
- Magic Realism
2. Literature
Many Filipino writers went into all forms of literature like news reporting,
poetry, stories, plays, essays and novels. Publication of young poets to campus
journals emerged during the contemporary period. Poetry during the early

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modernism used colloquial language for national consciousness themes. Oppression
and fighting for games, family occasions) on how to conduct small events and what
people can do to protect themselves and their guests/hosts.
human rights are the main themes which was influenced by Amado V.
Hernandez. Protest poetry proliferated.
During the contemporary period, the works of American and British poets
influenced the English poems in the Philippines. Subject like love, identity,
oppression and those subject concerning the poet’s private worlds are influenced by
Western poets and were used by poets like Edith Tiempo, Emmanuel Torres and
Dominador Ilio.
After the World War II, short stories depicting the lives of the working class
emerged. The short stories focused on self-consciousness and self-expression of the
writer and was produced with use of vernacular language.
Novels with sociopolitical themes also continued after the World War II. Writers
focused on the search of Identity. Essay and criticism, literacy criticism and informal
essay was also produced after World War II.
3. Music
The Philippine music during the 1960’s evolved into a combination of classical
and traditional or ethnic music. Contemporary music was widely introduced through
radio, film and other entertainment. Filipino pop music or Pinoy pop took place and
covered different music forms like jazz, dance hits, folksong revival, rock and roll,
rap etc. Music was characterized by Western-derived with English lyrics but with
pure Filipino spirit. OPM or the Original Pilipino Music and alternative music became
popular. Themes in the songs includes Filipino values, political and environmental
concerns, and other society themes.
Through establishment of the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the
Filipino music and artists in all regions were given importance. They preserved
traditional music and innovate Philippine music. Indigenous music continuously
thrives and local composers continuously create vernacular songs.
4. Theatre
Philippine traditional theater was mainly Malay in character, which is rituals,
mimetic dances and mimetic customs. With the Spanish influence among which are
the komedya, the sinakulo, the playlets, the sarswela and the drama. Theater with
American influence encompasses bodabil or stage show but composed mainly of
songs, dances and skits. During the Japanese period bodabil included short
melodrama.
Western culture greatly influenced theater production. Theater artists imitate
popular American actors. But because of exposure to different theatrical styles and
dramatic theories, the Filipino artists were able to create stage plays that reflect
Philippine realities and set up. Sarswela, komedya and senakulo were also used for
theater experiment.
Styles in Philippine contemporary theater includes:
- Representational style – composed of psychological realism wich deals with
the problems of individuals and social realism which deals with problems of
individuals considering their society.
- Presentational style – highlights discussion of social ideas.
Other theater art forms includes:
- Dula-dula
- Dance drama
5. Dance
Bodabil is a stage show introduced by the American which showcase dances like
buck-and-wing, tap dancing, clog, and skirt dancing. European classical ballet also

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entered the world of Philippine dance which made a huge popularity. Ballet was
followed by Modern dance. Modern dance is revolutionary in nature. Modern dance
uses a mixture of a wide range of dances, it focuses on dancers own interpretations
instead of structured steps.
Folk and social dances followed the rise of modern dance after Francisca Reyes-
Aquino researched on the Philippine folk dances. Folkloric dance groups were
established and they even developed Filipino adaptations of European and American
dances like the valse, rigaudon, polka, fandango, jota, etc. Other dance groups
revived the indigenous dance forms commonly performed during rituals and
ceremonies.
Dance styles includes:
- Folk dance
- Social Dance
- Ballet
- Modern Dance
- Ethnic or indigenous Dance
- Hip Hop
6. Architecture
Philippine architecture adopted the modern Western architectural style while
taking into consideration the physical and socio-cultural situations of the country.
Philippine architecture is simple, rational and functional. Some artists studied in
America and brought change to the Philippine architecture are Juan Arellano, Carlos
Barreto and Antonio Toledo. They introduced neoclassic style in building structures
and tends to revive classical architecture.
After the World War II, architecture in the country departed from the native
tradition. Real estate development started to take place, and two story houses were
introduced. Filipino houses were Americanized. There had been constructions of
expressways, convention centers, hospitals, hotels, malls, high-rise buildings,
amusement centers,etc. during the Marcos era. Eco cultural tourism, theme parks
and resorts were developed and given cultural heritage was preserved.
7. Film
Film became popular in 1912 when foreigners Edward Gross and Harry Brown
produced the film about life of Dr. Jose Rizal. Jose Nepomocenu was tagged as the
Father of Philippine Movies because he produced the first Filipino film. Philippine
film during the early times was influenced by Hollywood, however, the Filipino
producers cannot level with the quality of American movies due to outdated
technology and limited budget. The only edge of the Philippine movies was the local
film portrayed the lives of the Filipinos and used Tagalog as its language. The
different theater forms like the sarswela, sinakulo and komedya influenced the
succeeding film productions. Philippine literature was also a source of movie themes.
Japanese also brought their kind of film but Hollywood films were still more
appealing to the Filipinos.
Films produced after the war contained war stories and heroism. Four film
studios became prominent.
Film studios includes:
- LVN
- Sampaguita
- Lebran
- Premiere
Filipino movies, directors and producers started to be recognized locally and
internationally. Adult movies, slapstick comedies and action movies also became
popular.
Contemporary Philippine film subjects and themes includes:
- Martyr wife
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 - Superhero
- Action
- Melodramas
- Comedian
- Horror/Suspense

Activity 4. Find Me. Direction: Find the words that are associated with the
different Philippine art forms. Write your answers on your activity booklet.

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 What’s More

Activity 5. List and Describe. Direction: List down 3 contemporary art forms found
in Ilocos Region and describe each. Use your activity booklet.

Contemporary Description
Art Form

Ilocos
Region

What I have Learned

Activity 6. Reflect. Direction: Organize your thoughts and complete the following
table:
3 Periods of Development 7 Art Forms
1. 4.
2. 5.
3. 6.
7.
8.
9.
10.

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 What I Can Do

Activity 7: Differentiated/ICT Integration. For better art appreciation, select

from the following activities that interest you.
1. Choose one contemporary art form in the region (visual arts, literature,
music, theatre, dance, architecture, or film) and make an appreciation post about
the specific art. You may use picture or video of the art form. Share and post it to
social media (Facebook, Youtube, etc.) using the hashtag #ArtAppreciation. In your
caption, describe the art and discuss why you appreciate it. The goal is to generate
interest and appreciation towards arts, OR;
2. Choose one contemporary art form (visual arts, literature, music, theatre,
dance, architecture, or film) that interest you. You can make your own visual art,
make your own poem or spoken poetry, make your own song or cover, showcase your
acting skills, dance, show your own architecture or make your own short film. Be
creative. Share and post it to social media (Facebook, Youtube, etc.) using the
hashtag #ArtAppreciation. In your caption, describe your art and discuss your
feelings about it. The goal is to generate interest and appreciation towards arts.
Keep in mind of the following criteria.
Criteria
Preparedness 25 %
Content 25 %
Presentation 25 %
Explanation 25 %
100 %

Assessment

Summative. Direction. Encircle the letter of the correct answer.

1. In this period of Philippine art development, the location and the experiences of
the Filipinos were the major factors in art production.
A. Ethnic Tradition C. Contemporary Traditions
B. Spanish Colonial D. Modern Traditions
2. In this period of Philippine art development, religion and secularization were the
dominant themes of the art forms.
A. Ethnic Tradition C. Contemporary Traditions
B. Spanish Colonial D. Modern Traditions

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3. Filipinos started to explore different materials, methodologies, and techniques in
expressing themselves through non-conventional art in this period.
A. Ethnic Tradition C. Contemporary Traditions
B. Spanish Colonial D. Modern Traditions
4. These pertains to art forms such as ceramics, drawing, painting, sculpture,
printmaking, design, craft, photography, video, filmmaking, and architecture.
A. Visual B. Literature C. Music D. Theater
5. Art forms such as news reporting, poetry, stories, plays, essays and novels belongs
to this contemporary art forms.
A. Visual B. Literature C. Music D. Theater
6. These pertains to art forms such as jazz, dance hits, folksong revival, rock and
roll, rap and OPM.
A. Visual B. Literature C. Music D. Theater
7. Sarswela, komedya and senakulo, dula-dula and dance drama are examples of art
forms in:
A. Visual B. Literature C. Music D. Theater
8. These pertains to art forms such as folk dance, social dance, ballet, modern dance,
ethnic or indigenous dance, hip hop.
A. Dance B. Architecture C. Film D. Literature
9. Expressways, convention centers, hospitals, hotels, malls, buildings, amusement
centers, eco cultural tourism, theme parks and resorts are examples of:
A. Dance B. Architecture C. Film D. Literature
10. When you feel what the artist wants to communicate, wants to convey his
experience, his feeling or his view you are experiencing:
A. Art appreciation B. Art Appropriation C. Art Critiquing D. Art Conveying

Additional Activities

Activity 8. Art Study. Direction: Choose 1 work of art that is found in your region
and study it by answering the questions below. Include a picture of the work of art.
1. What art form was used to create that work of art?
2. What do you feel when you look at the work of art?
3. What period was art work made?

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 Answer Key

NOVEL SCULPTURE
15.TRUE PAINTING POEM
14.FALSE
13.TRUE ESSAY HOUSE
12.TRUE 10.A
BUILDING LANDSCAPE
11.FALSE 9. B
10.TRUE DIRECTOR CINEMA 8. A
9. FALSE 7. D
8. TRUE PRODUCER SINAKULO 6. C
7. TRUE KOMEDYA SARSUELA 5. B
6. TRUE 4. A
5. TRUE CONTEMPORARY FOLKDANCE 3. C
4. TRUE BALLET ALTERNATIVE 2. B
3. FALSE 1. A
2. FALSE BALLAD OPM Summative
1. TRUE Activity 4 Diagnostic/
Activity 2

Activity 1: Concept Map. Learners answer may vary

Activity 3: Describe and draw. Learners answer may vary
Activity 5: List and Describe. Learners answer may vary
Activity 6: Reflect. Learners answer may vary
1. Ethnic Tradition
2. Spanish Colonial
3. Contemporary Traditions
4. Visual
5. Literature
6. Music
7. Theater
8. Dance
9. Architecture
10. Film
Activity 7: Learners answer may vary
Activity 8: Learners answer may vary

References
Luzviminda D. Sandagan & Ayesha H. Sayseng. Contemporary Philippine Arts
From the Regions

Brilliant Creations Publishing Inc. Philippine Contemporary Arts Expressions and

eExperimentations
https://www.slideshare.net/jikumoshijiku/philippine-contemporary-art-
128570465
https://.iesa.edu/paris/new-events/contemporary-art-definition

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