Contemporary

Philippine Arts from the

Regions
Quarter 1 - Module 3 Contemporary
Art Forms from the Regions
 Contemporary
Philippine Arts from the
Regions
Quarter 1 - Module 3 Contemporary
Art Forms from the Regions
 Lesson
Contemporary Art Forms
3 from the Regions
Different kinds of local artworks have sprung not only in the urban centers of the
country and in schools of arts of different educational institutions but also a lot more of
never before seen or heard art forms from the countryside have made known and have
become renowned. The seeming isolation and distance of many communities in far flung
regions have kept the beauty and significance of countless forms of Philippine art. It is
real good news that they have been exposed and have been expressed.

What’s In

The role of diverse art forms from the different places of the Philippines to the
country’s culture, tradition, and identity is highlighted and greatly appreciated in the
previous lessons. With that, let us check your ideas about Arts in the Philippines.

Directions: Read each statement about various art forms in the Philippines. Write the
word TRUE if the statement is correct and FALSE if otherwise. Write your answer on
your answer sheet.

1. Dance, Theater and Music are kinds of visual arts.

2. Visual artworks of indigenous people are for their entertainment only.
3. Vaudeville is one of the performance arts introduced to us by the
Americans.
4. People nowadays are experimenting and mixing forms when it comes to
contemporary arts.
5. The colonizers have a significant influence on Philippine visual arts and
is still prominent today.

What’s New

Various art forms are known from the different regions or island groups of the
Philippines; generally, from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao. Through these various art
forms, we tend to picture out the different practices of Filipinos from the different
regions that, when integrated, describe what the Philippines is. To start your learning
of the different various art forms from the different regions or island groups of the
Philippines, examine the following images of arts and process your thoughts with the
help of the guide questions below.

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These are the guide questions:

1. Which of the following images of art is an example of literature?
2. Which of the following images of art is an example of dance?
3. Which of the following images of art is an example of sculpture?
4. What is the significance or importance of those art works depicted in each
images?

What is It

From the previous lessons, did you wonder what are the classifications of
contemporary arts? Or what are the various art forms known from different regions
specifically from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao? Those questions will be answered and
explored in this module.
The Philippine Contemporary Art can be classified into seven major art forms.
These are painting, sculpture, architecture, film, literature, music and theater, and dance.
Knowing these classifications will guide us in identifying and exploring different
contemporary art forms from the regions of the Philippines. So, let’s start classifying and
exploring the Philippine’s contemporary art forms!

PHILIPPINE CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Philippine contemporary arts can be described into visual arts, literary arts and
performing arts. Visual art is an expression of artistic ideas through images, structures,

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and tactile work. Some visual artworks are integrated which means it combines several
mediums to create new and unique artwork. Painting, sculpture, architecture, and film
are examples of visual arts.

Painting
Painting the expression of ideas and emotions, with the creation of certain
aesthetic qualities, in a two-dimensional visual language. The elements of this language
– its shapes, lines, colors, tones, and textures – are used in various ways to produce sensations
of volume, space, movement, and light on a flat surface. The first paintings here in the
Philippines are commissioned works during Spanish colonization. Here are some paintings
from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Luzon Visayas Mindanao

The Sketch Magellan’s Cross Salaam (Peace)

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Sculpture
The sculpture is an art form in which hard or plastic materials are worked into
three-dimensional art objects. Filipino sculptors came to be known in the middle of the
19th century. These are some of the sculptures in the Philippines.

Luzon Visayas Mindanao

The Bonifacio Monument By Sandugo (Blood Compact) Six Ladies in Durian

Guillermo Tolentino By Napoleon Abueva By Kublai Millan
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Architecture
Architecture is the art and practice of designing and constructing buildings
(Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus). In relation to that, Philippine

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architecture was characterized as simple, rational, and functional. In the 20 th century,

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 the young Filipino who studied in American colleges and institutes introduced the
neoclassic style in building structures. However, after World War II, real estate
development started to take place (Sandagan & Sayseng, 2016). To illustrate these
architectural designs, these are some examples from Luzon, Visayas and Mindanao.

Luzon Visayas Mindanao

Cultural Center of the Philippines Saint Andrew the Apostle Church Pearl Farm Beach Resort
By Leandro Locsin By Leandro Locsin By Francisco Manosa
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Film
Film is a form of visual art use to imitate experiences that communicate ideas,
stories, or feelings with the use of moving images. It is also called a movie or motion
picture. Moreover, the art form that is the result of the film is called cinema (Faber &
Walters, 2003). The film industry in the Philippines started in 1897. In the contemporary
period, martyr wife, superhero, action, melodramas, and comedies are some of the usual
subjects and themes in the Philippine films. Some films in the Philippines are presented
below.

Luzon Visayas Mindanao

Himala Muro-Ami Mindanao

By Ishmael Bernal By Marilou Diaz-Abaya By Brillante Mendoza
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Apart from visual arts, there are Philippine contemporary art forms that can be
described as literary arts. Literary arts are an expression of ideas through writing.
Literary arts can be categorized as poetry, prose, and drama. In the Philippines, literary arts
are greatly encountered in literature.

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Literature
According to Lombardi (2020), literature is a term used to describe written and
sometimes spoken material. Derived from the Latin word literature meaning "writing
formed with letters," literature most commonly refers to works of the creative
imagination, including poetry, drama, fiction, nonfiction, and in some instances,
journalism, and song. These are some examples of Philippine literature.

Luzon Visayas Mindanao

 A Blade of Fern by Edith  Panhayhay hin  Dead Stars by H.O.
Ocampo Bungtohanon by Santos
 I Saw the Fall of the Francisco Alvarado  Indarapatra at
Philippines by Carlos  An Higugma by Sulayman by
P. Romulo Iluminado Lucente Bartolome Del Valle

Furthermore, there are also Philippine contemporary art forms that can be
described as performance arts. A person doing certain actions and movements in front of
an audience that go along with sound in a space and time is called Performing Arts.

Music and Theater

Music is a collection of coordinated sound or sounds. According to Ramon P.
Santos in his article entitles Contemporary Music, Contemporary music in the Philippines
usually refers to compositions that have adopted ideas and elements from twentieth-
century art music in the West, as well as the latest trends and musical styles in the
entertainment industry. Filipino Music had already a rich and unique musical tradition
long before westerners set foot on our native land. Music was present in every stage of
our ancestors’ lives — from birth to death, in blissful or tragic times. Below are some
Music from the different Regions of our country.

Luzon Visayas Mindanao

Pastores Pinalangga Buyayang

Theatre is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the
experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place. The
performers may communicate this experience to the audience through combinations of

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gesture, speech, song, music, or dance. Some of the Theater Play in the Philippines are
the following.

Luzon Visayas

Tanikalang Ginto
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Dance
Dance, the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within
a given space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy, or
simply taking delight in the movement itself. Dances in the Philippines vary from Region
to Region and below are some dances of the different regions.
Luzon Visayas Mindanao

Banga Kuratsa Singkil

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What’s More

Activity 1.1 Analyzing Contemporary Philippine Arts

Directions: Answer the following questions truthfully with at least 3 ideas. Write your
answer on the answer sheet provided.
1. Why do we need to know the Various Contemporary Art forms from different
regions?

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 2. After learning the Various Contemporary Art form from the different regions, how
this lesson helps you in appreciating Contemporary Art forms?

This is the rubric to answer each question:

Criteria Point Description

Content has three ideas that demonstrate a deep
3 points
understanding of and engagement with the question.
Content has two ideas that demonstrate a deep understanding
2 points of and engagement with the question.
Understanding Content has one idea only that demonstrates a deep
1 point understanding of and engagement with the question.
No Content has no idea at all that demonstrates a deep
points understanding of and engagement with the question.
2points Three ideas are well-organized and easy to read.
Organization of 1 point One to two ideas are well-organized and easy to read.
Ideas No
No ideas are discussed and organized.
points

Activity 1.2 Applying your Knowledge about Contemporary Arts

Directions: Match the indicated artworks in Column A to the classification of art where it
belongs indicated in Column B. Write the letter of your answer on your answer sheet.

COLUMN A COLUMN B
1) The Fishermen by Ang Kiukok (from Luzon) A. Painting
2) Sabel in Blue by Ben Cabrera (from Luzon) B. Sculpture
3) A Scene from Argao by Raul Agas (from C. Architecture
Visayas) D. Music and Theater
4) The Messenger in the Land by Danny E. Dance
Sillada (from Mindanao) F. Film
5) Ang Pipit by Levi Celerio (from Luzon) G. Literature
6) Bayan Ko by Freddie Aguilar (from
Mindanao)
7) Singkil by Lucrecia Reyes-Urtula (from
Mindanao)
8) The Heritage of Cebu Monument by Edgardo
Castrillo (from Visayas)
9) Tu Pug Imatuy by Arnel “Arbi” Barbarona
(from Mindanao)
10) It’s Just the Wind by Iluminado Lucente
(from Visayas)

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 What I Have Learned

1. The Philippine Contemporary Art can be classified into seven major art forms.
These are painting, sculpture, architecture, film, literature, music and theater,
and dance.
2. Philippine contemporary arts can be described into visual arts, literary arts and
performing arts.
3. Visual art is an expression of artistic ideas through images, structures, and tactile
work. Painting, sculpture, architecture, and film are examples of visual arts.
4. Painting the expression of ideas and emotions, with the creation of certain
aesthetic qualities, in a two-dimensional visual language.
5. Sculpture is an art form in which hard or plastic materials are worked into three -
dimensional art objects.
6. Architecture is the art and practice of designing and constructing buildings
(Cambridge Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus).
7. Film is a form of visual art use to imitate experiences that communicate ideas,
stories, or feelings with the use of moving images. It is also called a movie or motion
picture.
8. Literary arts are an expression of ideas through writing. Literary arts can be
categorized as poetry, prose, and drama.
9. Literature is a term used to describe written and sometimes spoken material
(Lombardi, 2020).
10. A person doing certain actions and movements in front of an audience that go
along with sound in a space and time is called Performing Arts.
11. Music is a collection of coordinated sound or sounds.
12. Theatre is a collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the
experience of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place.
13. Dance, the movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within
a given space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion, releasing energy,
or simply taking delight in the movement itself.

What I Can Do

Activity 2.1 Hand-Rolled Paper Quilled Mosaic

Goal To create hand-rolled paper quilled mosaic based on the image of the
Philippine hero Andres Bonifacio

Role A creative artist that will appreciate arts and show nationalism and
patriotism towards his/her country.
Audience Parents and Senior High School students of Parañaque City
Situation The sense of nationalism and patriotism among Filipino youth is
rarely seen. However, there are platforms that are used in uplifting
these virtues and one of these is contemporary arts.

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 Product Made a hand-rolled paper quilled mosaic based on the given pattern of
Performance the image of Andres Bonifacio in the activity sheet
provided.
Standards The learner will follow the procedure in making hand-rolled paper
quilled mosaic and the rubric provided.

Use the following guidelines below in making Hand-Rolled Paper Quilled Mosaic:
1. Appreciate Andres Bonifacio as a Philippine hero.
2. Recreate the image of Andres Bonifacio using the art technique hand-rolled paper
quilled mosaic. Below are the simple instructions in doing the said art technique.
a. Cut the paper into strips of different
lengths and widths.
b. Roll each strip of paper in different
ways you desired. On the right side
are the examples of rolled papers you
can do.
c. Paste the rolled papers on the given
pattern indicated on the activity sheet.
3. In making the artwork, the materials needed are any available papers (newspaper,
magazines, colored papers, and bond papers), glue, scissors, and a stick for rolling
the strips of papers.
4. Use the provided activity sheet with indicated borderline.
5. After you finish your artwork, take a picture of it and send it to your teacher via FB
Messenger classroom or Google Classroom on the prescribed deadline set by your
teacher.
6. After the rating of your artwork, share your hand-rolled paper quilled mosaic to
the FB messenger classroom.

In appraising this activity, this rubric will be used:

10 points 8 points 5 points 2 points

Creativity the entirety of the There is one There are two The learner used a
artwork used the technique used on techniques used on totally different
required art the artwork other the artwork other than technique on the
technique which is than the required art the required art artwork.
hand-rolled paper technique which is technique which is (drawing, painting,
quilled mosaic. hand-rolled paper hand -rolled paper etching etc.)
quilled mosaic. quilled mosaic.
(drawing, painting, (drawing, painting,
etching, etc.) etching, etc.)
Pattern One hundred Sixty-one percent to Forty-one percent to Twenty-one percent
Relevance percent portion of eighty percent sixty percent portion of to forty percent
the artwork portion of the the artwork followed portion of the
followed the pattern artwork followed the the pattern of the artwork followed the
of the image of pattern of the image image of Philippine pattern of the image
Philippine Hero of Philippine Hero Hero “Andres of Philippine Hero
“Andres Bonifacio” “Andres Bonifacio” Bonifacio” using the “Andres Bonifacio”
using the required using the required required art technique. using the required
art technique. art technique. art technique.

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 Assessment

Directions: Read the questions carefully. Choose the best answer from the choices below.
Write the letter of the correct answer on your answer sheet.
1. It is the collection of coordinated sound or sounds.
a. Dance c. Music
b. Literature d. Sculpture

2. It is the art and practice of designing and constructing buildings.

a. Architecture c. Sculpture
b. Dance d. Theater

3. It is a form of visual art use to imitate experiences that communicate ideas,

stories, or feelings with the use of moving images.
a. Architecture c. Sculpture
b. Film d. Theater

4. The movement of the body in a rhythmic way, usually to music and within a given
space, for the purpose of expressing an idea or emotion.
a. Dance c. Painting
b. Literature d. Sculpture

5. Collaborative form of fine art that uses live performers to present the experience
of a real or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place.
a. Architecture c. Sculpture
b. Dance d. Theater

6. This art can be categorized as poetry, prose, and drama.

a. Visual Art c. Applied Art
b. Performance Art d. Literary Art

7. Painting is an example of .
a. Visual Art c. Applied Art
b. Performance Art d. Literary Art

8. My partner and I took our places on stage and waited for the music to start. As the
music begins, we step forward and started moving our body in perfect sync to the
beat of the music. What art form is seen in the description?
a. Dance c. Literature
b. Music d. Painting

9. Which of the following are considered Visual arts?

I. Painting II. Dancing III. Film IV. Sculpture
a. I, II, and III c. II, III, and IV
b. I, III, and IV d. I, II, and IV

10. Which of the following uses music as part of the artwork?

I. Film II. Dance III. Painting IV. Theater

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 a. I, II, and III c. II, III, and IV
b. I, III, and IV d. I, II, and IV

11. What are the different artworks that came from Mindanao?
I. Buyayang III. Singkil
II. Moro-Moro IV. Six Ladies in Durian
a. I, II, and IV c. II, III, and IV
b. I, III, and IV d. I, II, and IV

12. Which of the following are literary art form?

I. A Blade of Fern by Edith Ocampo III. Dead Stars
II. An Higugma IV. Pinalangga
a. I, II, and III c. II, III, and IV
b. I, III, and IV d. I, II, and IV

13. Which of the following statement/s is/are false?

Statement 1: Literary arts are an expression of artistic ideas through images.
Statement 2: Visual art is an expression of ideas through writing.
a. Only Statement 1 is false. c. Both statements are false.
b. Only Statement 2 is false. d. Both statements are not false.

14. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?

Statement 1: Indarapatra at Sulayman by Bartolome Del Valle is an example
of literary work.
Statement 2: Mindanao by Brillante Mendoza is an example of visual art.
a. Only Statement 1 is true. c. Both statements are true.
b. Only Statement 2 is true. d. Both statements are not true.

15. Which of the following statement/s is/are true?

Statement 1: Painting and sculpture are examples of visual art.
Statement 2: Dance is an example of visual art.
a. Only Statement 1 is true. c. Both statements are true.
b. Only Statement 2 is true. d. Both statements are not true.

Additional Activities

As an artistic young Filipino, make a slogan that express your appreciation towards
Philippine Contemporary Arts. The slogan should be composed of 8-10 words with
rhyme. Take a picture of it. Post it on your class’ FB Messenger Classroom. Without asking
for feedbacks, find out how your classmates will react to your slogan. In this way, your
classmates will get to appreciate the artist in you. If you have accomplished this, you can
show your slogan to your teacher as part of your performance output.