Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions

ART or “ SINING”

is defined as the different manners of expressing human skills and imagination in the creation of aesthetic conditions, objects and presentations.

ETHNIC TRADITION

Characteristics/Features

• influenced by the geographical location and the experiences of the Filipinos.

• Focus on the integration of art into daily life.

• Early Filipino beliefs reflected in art

Angono Petroglyphs

Binangonan, Rizal.

It was discovered by the National Artist, Carlos “Botong” Francisco, in 1965.

There are 127 human and animal figures engraved on the rock wall and dated back to circa late Neolithic.

Manunggul Jar

found in Manunggul Cave, Lipuun Point, Palawan in the early 1960s.

Manunggul jar is a burial jar which signifies the belief of early Filipino in life after death.

Banga

literally means pot The Banga, or pot dance, is a performance of Kalinga from the Mountain Province of the Philippines.

This dance shows the elegant grace of the Igorot tribe and the skill and strength of women.

SPANISH COLONIAL TRADITION Characteristics/Features

Art forms were primarily influenced by religion and secularization.

In this time, Spaniards used arts to propagate the Catholic faith

Langit, lupa, at Impyerno

This wall painting by Josef Luciano Dans will be found in St. James the Apostle Church in Paete, Laguna.

This painting was dated 1850 and depicts heaven, the crucifixion of Christ; earth, Adan and Eve; and hell, sinners with different transgressions.

St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral

It is located in Burgos, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.

The original structure was built in 1574 and replaced as a church in 1641. The cathedral follows a Baroque architectural design

MODERN ART

Characteristics/Features

refers to the practice of art from 1860s to 1960s.

The main theme of art works in this time is national identity

The Making of the Philippine Flag

This painting was made by Fernando Amorsolo, “Grand Old Man of Philippine Art”

and born in Manila. It shows a reminder of the traditions and customs of the Filipino.

Fernando Amorsolo,

“Grand Old Man of Philippine Art”

Bayanihan

by Carlos “Botong” Francisco was born in Angono, Rizal.

This painting by him was dated in 1962.

This mural painting shows the Filipino’s bayanihan tradition.

CONTEMPORARY ARTS

refers to the practice of art from the 1970s to the present

it mirrors contemporary culture and society.

Cinco Marias (Tres Marias Series)

by Federico Aguilar Alcuaz

he was born in Santa Cruz, Manila.

This artwork depicts a variety of domestic activities.

Art Installation in Sand Dunes of Paoay

by Leeroy New He was born in General Santos City.

This art installation was made for the La Milagrosa Festival in Ilocos Norte.

this art installation symbolizes the great festivals, feasts and celebrations

In the present, Modern Art is referred to as ——-

traditional

Contemporary art is the art of the——, continuously in process and in flux.

present

Andres Barrioquinto

is a contemporary artist known for his surrealistic portraits layered with Japanese art style and patterns.

LESLIE DE CHAVEZ

is a contemporary Filipino artist known for his deep concerns and incisive commentaries on major social issues through expressive paintings and installations.