Art Forms

in the Philippines
Contemporary Arts
 01
Opening Prayer
Let us pray.
 02
Objectives
Let us take a look.
 Objectives

a. identify the various art forms found in the Philippines;

b. describe each of the various Philippine art forms;
c. categorize familiar artworks into their specific art forms;
d. appreciate art as a mode of culture.
What is art?
 Art

Art is the expression of the

soul.
 Art

Art is an experience.
 Art

Art is the creative process

of representing emotions.
What is contemporary art?
Contemporary Art

“ ART M ADE
AND PRO DUC ED
BY ARTISTS
L IVING TO DAY.”
- J . PAU L GETTY
M USEUM
Contemporary Art
● IT IS NOT
RESTRICTED TO
INDIVIDUAL
EXPERIENCE, BUT
IT IS REFLECTIVE
OF THE WORLD
WE LIVE IN.
● EVENTS IN THE
WORLD HAVING
AN EFFECT TO
THE PHILIPPINES.
Contemporary Art

ARTWORK THAT
IS CREATED BY
TODAY’S
CONTEMPORARY
ARTISTS AND HAS
A WORLD VIEW
AND IS SENSITIVE
TO CHANGING
TIMES.
Were there art before
colonization?
03
Art Forms
Let us learn.
What is an art form?
What do you think are the
different art forms in the
Philippines?
 Art Form

• refers to the established artistic types in which creative

expressions are categorized.

• is any activity regarded as a medium of imaginative or creative

self-expression.

• is a form or medium of expression—recognized as either fine

arts or practical arts.
 Art Form

• Painting • Music
• Sculpture • Dance
• Weaving • Theatre
• Pottery • Cinema
• Architecture • Other Arts
 Painting

• Introduced by the Spaniards during the 16th century.

• The Spanish colonists used paintings as a means of religious

propaganda.
 Jewelry and Ornaments

• Traditionally, accessories like necklaces, bracelets, earrings,

rings, and headpieces made from gold are made.

• Jewelry traditionally expressed status and wealth.

• Modern accessories tend to lean more on the aesthetic aspect.

 Painting
• Watercolor and Oil Paintings
-became more popular and the subjects of paintings began
to include landscapes, life, fashion, and the wealthy.

• Portrait Paintings
-featured the painters themselves, other people and their
jewelry and even native furniture.
• Landscape Paintings
-featured day-to-day scenery and the life of average
Filipinos in their daily tasks.
 Sculpture

• traditionally refers to the carving of anitos and other ancient

objects and ornaments.

• transitioned into the carving and making of “santo” and other

religious objects.

• Filipinos are familiar with the ways of the wood.

 Weaving

• produces traditional fabric with intricate designs, clothing, hats,

baskets, and other woven objects.

• typically uses materials from the wild including leaves, plants,

reeds, etc., unlike its Western counterpart that mainly uses
wool, fur, or fleece.
 Pottery

• ancient Filipinos made burial jars and other types of pottery with
various uses.

• modern pottery often have both aesthetic and practical

qualities.
 Pottery

• ancient Filipinos made burial jars and other types of pottery with
various uses.

• modern pottery often have both aesthetic and practical

qualities.
 Architecture

• traditional architecture included bamboos, nipa palm, sturdy

rocks and other natural materials.

• modern architecture adopted many Western aspects in their

styles.
 Music and Dance

• traditionally referred to chants, prayers, and other tribal

traditions.

• often have themes of empowerment, strength, and odes to

nature and spirits for wisdom and harvest.
 How have these art forms
evolved into contemporary art
forms?
 What are some of the local
contemporary art forms that you
know?
Why are contemporary art forms
significant not only in our
general society but also in our
national identity?
 04
Learning Activities and Assessment
Let us do it.
 05
Closing Prayer
Let us pray.
THANK YOU!
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