CONTEMPORARY

PHILIPPINE ARTS
FROM THE
REGIONS
 ART FORMS
FOUND IN THE
PHILIPPINES
CONTEMORARY ART FORM IN THE PHILIPPINES
• The Philippine Contemporary Art is divided
into seven major art forms.
• 1. Visual Arts
• 2. Literature
• 3. Music
• 4. Theater
• 5. Dance
• 6. Architecture
• 7. Film
VISUAL ARTS
VISUAL ARTS
• During the American period, education
was introduced in the Philippines.
• Juan Arellano, Diosdado Lorenzo and
Victorio Edades studied outside the Phil.
• When they came back they introduced
the modern art.
VISUAL ARTS
• After the introduction of modern art, a lot
of Filipinos artist followed the footsteps of
the triumvirate.
• They were the Thirteen Moderns.
1. Arsenio Capili 8. Cesar Legaspi
2. Bonifacio Cristobal 9. Diosdado Lorenzo
3. Demetrio Diego 10. Anita Magsaysay
4. Victorio Edades 11. Vicente Manansala
5. Carlos "Botong" Francisco 12. Hernando Ocampo
6. Galo Ocampo 13. Jose Pardo
7. Ricarte Puruganan
VISUAL ARTS
• Abstraction and Cubism also took their
scene and fame
• Showing shapes, color and texture to show harmony
VISUAL ARTS
• In sculpture, modern artists used woods,
metals even plastics, brass, etc.
• But most importantly, during this period
reflects freedom of expression and concern
to the masses and conveys nationalistic
messages.
VISUAL ARTS
• Example:
LITERATURE
LITERATURE
• Even after the American period, modern
art is still evident.
• An example of literary modern art is the
“BAGAY” movement which uses colloquial
languange.
• Oppression and fighting for human rights
are their main theme.
LITERATURE
• Valediction sa Hillcrest
LITERATURE
• It was then followed by poems containing
social issues such as poverty, inequality,
political turmoil and others issues that
started during the Marcos regime.
• In the area of short story writing, they
focused on self-consciousness and self-
expression of the writer.
LITERATURE
• Ang Bayang Malaya at Isang Dipang
Langit
MUSIC
MUSIC
• During the American period, classical
music is evident.
• Then Classical and Traditional music were
combined and Philippine music
continuously evolved.
• Pinoy or Filipino Pop emerged.
• Later on, the OPM became popular.
MUSIC
• Alternative music also emerged.
• This type of music themes Filipino values, political and
environmental concerns.
• Examples are:
• Anak by Freddie Aguilar
• Tayo’y mga Pinoy by Herber Bartolome

• At present, different genres exist in the

music industry.
THEATER
THEATER
• When the Americans introduced the
Bodabil, it was not a form of stage play. But
today, Bodabil included short melodrama
that was performed, most of the time, in
Theater.
• Educational system paved the way to the
development of legitimate theater.
THEATER
• Later on the exposure to different theatrical
styles expanded their horizon and created
stage plays that reflects Philippine realities
and set up.
• Another one is “dula-dula” which is a short
drama-poem.
DANCE
DANCE
• During the western colonization, ballet was
introduced in the Philippines because of
Bodabil but was also followed by modern
dance which does not conform to the rules
of ballet.
• People on the regions still performs
traditional dance especially in fiestas like:
• Sinulog, Maskara, Ati-atihan etc.
ARCHITECTURE
ARCHITECTURE
• During the American colonial until
Contemporary Period, Philippines adopted
the Modern Western Architectural while
considering the physical and social-cultural
situation of the Phil.
• The Phil. Architecture was characterized as
simple and functional.
ARCHITECTURE
• Later on Filipinos who studied in America
introduced the neoclassic style in building
structures.
• Example: Metropolitan Theater
ARCHITECTURE
• “Tsalet” was also developed during this
period.
• It was then, Filipino
used steel for founda-
tion as protection for
calamities.
ARCHITECTURE
• After the World War 2, real estate and two-
story houses were developed.
• Lastly, starting from the Marcos regime,
there had been constructions of
expressways, convention centers, hospitals,
hotels, malls, amusement center etc.
FILM
FILM
• In the film industry, two Swiss entrepreneurs
feature film show in Manila which is the life
Dr. Jose Rizal. AND THIS STARTED THE
FILMMAKING IN THE PHIL.
• The first Filipino film producer is Jose
Nepomoceno “Father of Philippine
Movies”.
FILM
• Most of the films portrayed the lives of
Filipino and used Filipino language.
• Because of this Filipino films garnered more
audience since the majority of Filipinos
cannot fully understand English during
those times.
FILM
• In the contemporary period, Philippine Film
revolved around a variety of subjects like
martyr wife, superhero, action, melodramas
comedies and romance.
WHAT TO BRING TOMORROW
• Yarn
• Construction papers (dif. Colors)
• Scissors
• Glue or tape.
PERFORMANCE TASK
• Research on various contemporary art
forms.
• Research at least three examples of
contemporary art forms in our region
(which is REGION III).
• To be reported/presented on Monday.
CRITERIA
CRITERIA ON REPORTING IN A CLASS
INDICATORS Expectation Received Worth
Students' should be able to show a full
Content /10
understanding of the given topic
Students' presentation should be 5-7
Time Limit minutes long. Shorter or longer than this will /5
result in a deduction of points
Students' use a fluid and clear speech
Volume,
and voice that maintain the interest of the
Clarity, Flow
audience. Are well organized before, /10
and
during and after the reporting to have a
Organization
smooth flow report
Every group member cooperates and has
Cooperation a part on the activity. Incomplete group /5
members will have deduction/s.
Students used appropriate and creative
Instructional
instructional materials for effective /10
Material
reporting
TOTAL /40
 END OF
DISCUSSION