Southeast Asian Textile, Print, Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture

G7 Q3 Lesson 3 MAPEH

It is the loyalty and devotion to ones national.

Nationalism

It consists of creative outputs that glorify or sometimes call to attention the plights of its nation. These works were often a result of the artist’s need to voice out the sentiments of a nation.

Nationalistic Art

Many artists would showcase their love for their country by depicting the beauty of their country’s landscape, whether it be natural wonders or its historical landmarks.

Landscapes

They are a source of cultural diversity and another characteristic of Nationalistic Art. Artists may draw inspiration from various ethnic groups and their customs, traditions, attire to highlight their country’s diverse cultural heritage.

Indigenous People

Such as flags, emblems are often added in Nationalistic Art to evoke a sense of devotion and unity in its citizens. Others are colors, seals, and other symbols of nationhood; examples are Singapore’s the Merlion and Cambodias Angkor Wat and the Philippines’ 3 stars and the sun.

Patriotic Symbolisms

Nationalistic art can also use mythology and other folktales to show nationalism by bringing to focus cultural values and traditions.

Myths, Legend, & Folklore

Other than patriotic symbols, Nationalistic art can use symbols and motifs based on their traditional cultural heritage.

Traditional Symbols & Motifs

One of the most common ways nationalistic art is showcased in the use of these that impact a nation’s independence such as colonization, invasion, and significant moments of battles or defiance.

Historic Events & Personalities

To promote and encourage appreciation to one’s country, many nationalistic artists would incorporate these processes and techniques in their creative expressions.

Cultural Revival of Traditional Arts

It is the cultural revival of traditional arts of the ancient Philippine script as decorative and graphic design element.

Baybayin

Some nationalistic art expresses itself through this expressing opinions and insights on social and political issues that affect the nation’s well being and independence, and such it can sometimes be viewed as a resistance to oppressive rule of some governments.

Political Commentary

Some nationalistic art incorporates this like statue of Buddha, Virgin Mary, and Islamic motifs and calligraphy which often reflects the nation’s deep connection to their religious beliefs.

Religious Iconography

It is one of the earliest forms of artistic expression. While it was initially intended for practical use, it soon evolved to be a symbol of status and power. It can be used as nationalistic art, promoting, and strengthening nationalistic pride.

Textile

It is found in the Philippines that is handwoven in features intricate geometric patterns made through the Ikat dyeing process. Though it is a traditional art, its recent revival reflects the unique cultural heritage stories, and identities of the Philippines and its diverse indigenous communities.

T’nalak

It is another traditional textile art which has also become a symbol of the people of Laos. The designs and patterns are inspired by nature and are created in variety of ways, such as the use of batik, and embroidery techniques to decorate traditional Hmong clothing.

Paj Ntaub

What is the other name for Paj Ntaub?

Flower Cloth

Paj Ntaub originally came from the ____________ that migrated to Laos from China due to the Chinese government’s land expansion in the 1800s.

Hmong

It is the process of transferring images from a matrix onto another surface, typically paper or fabric. There are also traditional methods of this, woodcut, etching, engraving, and lithography, with contemporary artists incorporating techniques like screen printing.

Print

These are mass produced prints that are used throughout the world often by people in the government to sway people’s opinion towards a certain subject or issue.

Propaganda Posters

It is a way of expressing ideas and emotions visually on a flat surface. Artists combine elements to make patterns that represent real or supernatural things, tell a story, or create abstract visual connections, even calls to nationalism.

Painting

It promotes nationalism through his contemporary interpretation of Islamic art traditions. It is from Malaysia. His mission is to bridge modernization and globalization with Malaysia’s deep Islamic heritage.

Sulaiman Esa

An art form where artists use hard or flexible materials to create three-dimensional objects. These designs can be standalone pieces, patterns on surfaces, or even environments that surround the viewer.

Sculpture

One of the most iconic examples of nationalistic sculptures, which is a symbol of Singapore’s humble beginnings of a fishing village.

Singapore’s Merlion

It honors Andres Bonifacio, a key figure in the Katipunan. The monument symbolizes Bonifacio’s militant spirit, portraying the hero towering over a group of men, wielding a weapon.

Bonifacio & Katipunan Monument

Where is the Bonifacio & Katipunan Monument located?

Manila’s Heroes Park

Who designed/sculptured the Bonifacio & Katipunan Monument?

Eduardo Castrillo

When was the Bonifacio & Katipunan Monument designed/sculptured?

1998

The art and method of planning and constructing buildings, different from the skills used in actual building work. Architects use their expertise to meet both practical and artistic needs, serving both functional and aesthetic purposes.

Architecture

One of the most recognizable nationalistic monuments dedicated to our national hero, Jose Rizal.

Rizal Monument

This grandeur made of steel, glass, and crystal is a proud architecture of Malaysia. The mosque is an excellent exemplar of Islamic Architecture at its finest.

Masjid Kristal

What is the other name for the Masjid Kristal?

Crystal Mosque