T R A D I T I O N A L 3 D A RT I N T H E

PHILIPPINES

The Philippines has rich cultural and art traditions. Some

of these traditions have been practiced by our ancestors
even before the Spaniards came to our country. Such
traditions in our culture and arts are expressions of
Filipino values such as patience and hardwork.
Molding – is the process involved in making this art.
Molding is a form of sculpting
Clay – is a pliant material and it is good for molding.
These art forms are classified as 3D .

Three-dimensional art is solid rather than flat.

It has length, height, and width.
Three-dimensional artworks are created by carving and
shaping stone, wood, clay, and other materials.
The bul-ul or Ifugao rice god is a wooden 3D art form.
It is a free standing sculpture.

The bul-ul is an important icon in the culture of the

people of the Cordilleras.
 The Mother and Child
Is a common subject in a wooden

Relief sculpture.Relief art cannot stand freely. They are

meant for hanging.Some relief art are made of cement
or clay.