Contemporary Philippine

Arts from the Region

Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Local Materials used in Creating
Art
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region
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 Contemporary
Philippine Arts from
the Region
Quarter 2 – Module 1:
Local Materials used in
Philippine Contemporary Art
Introductory Message
For the facilitator:

Welcome to the Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region-Grade 12 Alternative

Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Local Materials used on Creating Art!

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both
from public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping
the learners meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming
their personal, social, and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent
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You also need to keep track of the learners' progress while allowing them to manage
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For the learner:

Welcome to the Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region-Grade 12 Alternative

Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Local Materials use in Creating Art!

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 Assessment This is a task which aims to evaluate your
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 What I Need to Know

Artworks is made from the different materials that is found in the environment. Each
artist becomes unique from other artist because of how they used and manipulate
the materials they have chosen in creating their art.

The materials used in creating the artwork is considered in choosing the technique
or the manner the artwork is to be made.

The module is divided into three lessons, namely:

 Lesson 1 – Local Materials Used in Philippine Contemporary Art
 Lesson 2 – Traditional Techniques Used in Philippine Contemporary Art
 Lesson 3 – Contemporary Materials and Techniques Used in Philippine Arts

After going through this module, you are expected to:

1. discuss the local materials in creating art
2. Identify the materials used by different artists
3. Recognize local materials found in your community that can be used in
creating art

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 What I Know

Compare and Contrast

Study the different types of houses below then answer the given questions.

Bahay Kubo

Ivatan coral house

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 Modern house

1. How do the following houses differ from each other?

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2. Why do the structures of the three houses differ from each other?

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 Lesson
Local Materials Used in
1 Contemporary Arts
Material, or the substance are the things in which the art is made off. Through these
materials, the artists express and communicate feelings and ideas. Some
contemporary artists used found materials like old bottles, scraps, and unusual
materials in creating their artwork.
In Sculpture, the sculptor uses metal, wood, stone, clay and glass.
The architect uses wood, bamboo, bricks, stone, concrete and various building
materials.

The painter uses pigments (eg. watercolor, oil, tempera, textile paint, acrylic, ink,
etc.) on a usually flat ground (wood, canvas, paper, stone wall such as in a cave
painting.

The printmaker uses ink printed or transferred on a surface (wood, metal, plates, or
silk screen that is in keeping with a duplicating o reproducing process. While
paintings are unique and one of a kind, prints can be reproduced in several pre-
determined editions.

Musician uses sound and instruments (including the human voice) A T’boli chanter
sings creation stories in a way that is different from a classical singer or pop singer
influenced by the Western music scale.

The dancer uses body and its movements. Dance is often accompanied by music,
but there are dances that do not rely on musical accompaniment to be realized.
Dance can tell stories, but at other times, they convey abstract ideas that do not rely
on a narrative.
Theater artist integrates all the arts and uses stage, production design, performance
elements and script to enable the visual, musical, dance and other aspects to come
together as a whole work.
The photographer and film maker use the camera to record the outside world. The
film maker uses cinematographic camera to record and put together production
design, sound engineering, performance, and screenplay. In digital photography and
film, the images can be assimilated into the computer, thus eliminating the need for
celluloid or negatives, processing chemicals or print.

The writer of a novel, poetry, nonfiction and fiction uses words.

The Designer, the performance artist, and the installation artist combine use of
the range of different materials.

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 What’s In

Notes to the Teacher

The examples given in this module are some of the common
materials used in creating contemporary art. You may explore
more on other materials that are available in your locality or
community.

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 What’s New

4 Pictures 1 Word
You will be shown 4 photos in a grid, all of which share a word in common.
Your goal is to figure out the common word based on word length, which is provided
to you, and a selection of possible letters.

1. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ ___ __ 3. __ __ __ __ __ __ __
SCPCRETUWULOK NTABEPIRCE

2. __ __ __ __ __ __ __ __ 4. __ __ __ __ __ __
MLEICIUSANR DCEANUHRM

From the pictures and answer that you made, arrange the letters below to create a
word that describe our topic in this week.

LERATMAIS ESUD NI TAR

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 What is It

Philippines is rich in natural resources. From the mountain to the sea, we have
unlimited materials that can be used to create different artworks.
Local Materials in the Philippines that is used for arts and craft

Abaca - belongs to banana family. Its fibers have a natural luster with colors
ranging from pure white to ivory and dark brown.

Bamboo – is used in creating many products. It is used in construction, textile,

musical instruments and many more.

Buri – is extracted from matured leaves of buri palm. The fiber is durable and
resistant to moisture.

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Capiz shells- are translucent to allow light to pass through, but still allow privacy.
The capiz comes from the windowpane oyster (placuna placenta) found in the
coastal waters of the Philippines and are known for their beautiful mother of pearl
look.

Rattan – belongs to the palm family. There are different types of rattan palms, such
as high or low climbers, single stemmed or clustered rattan species.

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Sea Shells - hard exoskeleton of marine mollusks such as snails, bivalves, and
chitons that serves to protect and support their bodies. This material is usually used
in making ornaments and house decorations.

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 What’s More

Activity 1: Match the following artworks/crafts to its materials where it is made of.

Artwork Materials
1. A. Buri

2. B. Shell

3. C. Bamboo

4. D. Capiz

5. E. Abaca

6. F. Rattan

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 What I Have Learned

Answer the short quiz below.

Part 1: Multiple Choice

Choose the best answer from the choices given

1. The material that is best used in making furniture
A. Rattan
B. Abaca
C. Capiz Shell
D. Buri grass
2. This material is used for making windowpane for it reflects the sunlight
through it.
A. Bamboo
B. Shell
C. Capiz
D. Abaca
3. The mattress or banig may be made by these materials except
A. Buri grass
B. Abaca fiber
C. Coconut leaves
D. Rattan
4. The material that is best used in making body ornaments and décor.
A. Abaca
B. Seashell
C. Bamboo
D. Capiz
5. The material that can be used in in making basket are the following except
A. Bamboo
B. Shell
C. Abaca fiber
D. Rattan

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Part 2: Short Answer Test

Answer the question briefly and concisely

1. What is the importance of using locally available resources in creating art?

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2. How do materials affect in the way the art is made?

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3. What resources are available in your locality and what art product can you
make out of these available materials?
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 What I Can Do

Word Puzzle:
Find the words about the different materials used in creating art.

Across Down

1. Used by the writer 5. used for making cloths

2. color pigments mix with water 2. can be used for carving
3. used by singers 6. a place for acting
4. used in photography 7. used for printing
8. used by dancer

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 Assessment

Write which artist is using the following materials on their artworks.

1. 6.

Clay Body
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2. 7.

Piano Cement
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3. 8.

Camera Typewriter
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4. 9.

Fabric Printer
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5. 10.

Props Canvass
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 Additional Activities

Look for other local materials that are available in your environment that you can
use in creating art. List it down and identify what art work can you make out of
that materials.

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What is New?
1. Sculpture What I Have Assessment
2. Musician Learned 1. Sculptor
3. Painter 2. Musician
4. Dancer Part 1: Multiple
3. Photographer
Choice
4. Fashion designer
1. A 5. Stage actor
What is More: 2. C 6. Dancer
Activity 1 3. D 7. Architect
4. B 8. Writer
1. E 5. B 9. Printmaker
2. D 10.Painter
3. B Part 2: Short Answer
4. A
5. C (students’ answer may
vary)
Answer Key
References

Articles:
https://kulturedeco.com/blogs/news/types-of-rattan-material-used-in-furniture
https://kulturedeco.com/blogs/news/types-of-rattan-material-used-in-furniture

Images:
https://explorefilipino.com/2019/01/02/architecture-bahay-kubo/
https://www.thepinoyexplorer.com/2011/12/eureka-batanes-oldest-ivatan-
house.html
https://www.lakadpilipinas.com/2014/09/pagburnayan-vigan-ilocos-sur.html
https://medium.com/@jordangasparr/up-oblation-f54390639e10
https://paetecraft.wixsite.com/paetecraft?lightbox=dataItem-iljr2s0n
https://thecitemblog.wordpress.com/2013/10/20/a-closer-look-at-the-abaca-
through-the-craft-spots/
https://davesgarden.com/guides/pf/showimage/322943/#b
https://missmnativecrafts.com/large-buri-fans-wedding-favors/
https://www.grandinroad.com/blog/decorate/indoor-rattan-furniture-a-natural-
art-form/
https://missmnativecrafts.com/customized-umbrella-buri-hat/
http://missmnativecrafts.com/bamboo-candles-wholesale-different-sizes/
http://seashellscraftphilippines.weebly.com/#/
https://4pics1word-answers.com/level-3528/
https://www.chrisvenables.co.uk/venables-and-son-pianos/venables-and-son-
grand-pianos/venables-son-studio-152-baby-grand-piano/
https://www.pcmag.com/picks/the-best-digital-cameras
https://www.housebeautiful.com/shopping/g26813260/best-online-fabric-stores/
http://prophandbook.com
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/484770347382253774/
https://www.azobuild.com/article.aspx?ArticleID=7959
https://yannerzzz.wordpress.com/2010/12/22/blank-canvass/

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