CPAR_W1_Arts_of_the_Philippines

Page 1: Introduction

• Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions

• Overview of Arts in the Philippines

Page 2: Definition of Art

• Art ("Sining") is defined as:

  • Different manners of expressing human skills and imagination.

  • Creation of aesthetic conditions, objects, and presentations.

• Art involves all physical senses; it is not limited to visual perception.

Page 3: Major Traditions in Philippine Arts

• Three major traditions in the development of Philippine arts:

  • Ethnic Tradition

  • Spanish Colonial Tradition

  • American Colonial and Contemporary Arts Traditions

Page 4: Ethnic Tradition

Characteristics/Features

• Influenced by:

  • Geographical location of the Philippines.

  • Experiences of Filipinos (Luzviminda & Sayseng, 2016).

• Purpose of arts:

  • Integral to life; reflected pagan beliefs, daily activities (fishing and farming), and decorative patterns.

Page 5: Various Art Forms from Ethnic Tradition

Angono Petroglyphs

• Location: Binangonan, Rizal.

• Discovered by National Artist Carlos "Botong" Francisco in 1965.

• Features:

  • 127 human and animal figures.

  • Dates back to late Neolithic period.

Page 6: Manunggul Jar

• Location: Manunggul Cave, Lipuun Point, Palawan.

• Significance:

  • Burial jar representing belief in life after death.

• Discovered in the early 1960s.

Page 7: Banga Dance

• "Banga" means pots.

• The Banga Dance:

  • Performance by the Kalinga of Mountain Province.

  • Demonstrates the grace of the Igorot tribe and showcases the skill and strength of women.

Page 8: Spanish Colonial Tradition

Characteristics/Features

• Art forms primarily influenced by:

  • Religion and secularization.

• Spaniards used art to propagate Catholic faith.

Page 9: Various Art Forms - Spanish Colonial Tradition

Wall Painting by Josef Luciano Dans

• Found in St. James the Apostle Church, Paete, Laguna.

• Date: 1850.

• Depicts:

  • Heaven, crucifixion of Christ, Adam and Eve, and hell with various sinners.

Page 10: St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral

• Location: Burgos, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.

• Historical Background:

  • Original structure built in 1574; replaced as a church in 1641.

• Architectural Style:

  • Baroque design.

Page 11: American Colonial and Contemporary Arts Traditions

Characteristics/Features

• Modern Art (1860s to 1960s):

  • Theme of national identity.

• Contemporary Arts (1970s to present):

  • Mirrors contemporary culture and society; diverse and emerging practices.

Page 12: Various Art Forms - American Colonial and Contemporary Arts

The Making of the Philippine Flag

• Artist: Fernando Amorsolo, known as "Grand Old Man of Philippine Art."

• Flag raised in Kawit, Cavite on June 12, 1898.

• Crafted by Marcela Agoncillo, her daughter Lorenza, and Delfina Herbosa Natividad.

Page 13: Bayanihan Tradition

Painting by Carlos "Botong" Francisco

• Date: 1962.

• Features:

  • Mural painting depicting the bayanihan tradition.

  • Showcases Francisco's distinctive style and mastery in arts.

Page 14: Cinco Marias

Painting by Federico Aguilar Alcuaz

• Location: Santa Cruz, Manila.

• Depicts variety of domestic activities (Guillermo, 2007).

Page 15: Contemporary Arts

Art Installation by Leeroy New

• Location: Ilocos Norte; made for La Milagrosa Festival.

• Symbolizes great festivals, feasts, and celebrations (Lapẽa, 2012).

Page 16: Conclusion

• Review of the themes, traditions, and significant artworks in Contemporary Philippine Arts.