ASS

Republic of the Philippines

Department of Education
REGION III – CENTRAL LUZON
SCHOOLS DIVISION OFFICE OF NUEVA ECIJA
MACATCATUIT HIGH SCHOOL
MACATCATUIT, GUIMBA, NUEVA ECIJA 3115

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS

Name of Learner:_____________________ Grade Level:__________________
Section:_____________________________ Score:_______________________
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET
CONTEMPORARY ART FORMS, TECHNIQUES AND PERFORMANCE PRACTICES
Background Information for Learners
Development of the Philippine Arts
Ethnic tradition
Art forms during the Pre-colonial period were mainly influenced by geographical location and the practices
of the Filipinos. Most of their arts were animist or community-inspired. For early Filipinos who lived in
highlands, dance steps were imitations of movements of animals like birds while those who were near the
coastline mimicked sea creatures movements. Tattoo was believed to be an art during this period. It served
as war medal for killing an enemy in a war. Tints from woods or charcoal were used to draw tattoos. In
terms of visual arts, wood carving, weaving, and pottery were leading during this period. For their
architecture, they used native resources like anahaw, bamboo, cogon, and rattan in building their houses.
Epics, myths, riddles, and proverbs were few from their literature. Content of music varied from war, rowing,
courting, reaping, etc. Instruments like bamboo flutes and brass gongs were used to accompany their
songs. On the subject and concept of theater arts, ethnic performances and ceremonials were the early
theatrical presentations describing their principles in life.
Spanish Colonial Tradition
Several practices of the early Filipinos were stopped by the Spaniards. Written traditions were burnt in
belief that these were works of evil. Religion, devotion and secularization became the central idea of arts
during this period. Literature was dominantly religious and secular. In theater, plays like komedya became
common. Painting was introduced focusing on the religious themes. Paint colors were already introduced.
Sculpture focused on producing carved images of saints and catholic-related images. Aside from stones
and woods, metals were used in carving Stone bricks were used in constructing their houses, churches and
government offices. Orchestra grew as zarzuelas and operas became prevalent.
American Colonial and Contemporary Traditions
Changes in education, culture and the arts brought to change when Americans arrived in the archipelago.
Filipinos were formally educated. Those who were sent to study abroad went back carrying the idea of
contemporary art. Technological innovations transcended the traditional way of creating art.
Art forms expanded letting artists experiment with various materials and methodologies. Hence, artists
created non-conventional creations with wide range of themes. Contemporary Filipino architecture focused
on urban planning, economic zone, and regionalism.

Address:Macatcatuit, Guimba, Nueva Ecija 3115

Cellphone No.: 0920-965-2382
Email: 306829@deped.gov.ph
Facebook Page: Macatcatuit High School
Seven Major Contemporary Art Forms
1. Visual Art is an umbrella term for a comprehensive classification of art which consists of several artistic
disciplines. But commonly, these are primarily visual in nature such as picture (painting, drawing, and
printmaking) and sculpture. A picture is two-dimensional image produced by using different media such as
ink, oil paint, charcoal and watercolor. Sculpture, on the other hand, is three-dimensional that may be
shaped by means of a stone, wood, and marble. Some of the contemporary art techniques are:
A. Collage is made by pasting different materials such as pictures and pieces of paper or textile.
B. Digital arts describe technological arts which include digital photography and digital painting.
C. Graffiti are either serious, rude, political, humorous words or drawings printed on public walls or
structures.
D. Print Making is the creation of images, typically on paper, fabric and plastic materials.
E. Mixed media are artworks made by combining two or more art materials or medium.

2. Dance
is an instance of moving the human body to the beat of a music choreographed in definite time, form and
space.
3. Music is an art that appeals to sense of hearing. It is composed of ordered tones or sounds in
succession
4. Architecture is an art form of planning and erecting structures especially habitable ones.
5. Theater is an art form of presentation. Scripts are represented on stage by actors and are boosted by
props, lights and sounds.
6. Literature is a written work having form or expression of thoughts of permanence or universal interest.
7. Film/Cinema is a technological transformation of a theater. Scripts are portrayed but are pre-taped and
edited before its showing.
ACTIVITY I. Comprehension Response
Directions: Complete the table below by identifying which art period (Precolonial, Spanish colonial,
American to Contemporary) the given characteristics belong to. Write your answer on the box provided.

ACTIVITY II. Vocabulary Familiarity

Directions: Read and analyze the following statements and recognize what is being defined/referred to in
each item. Choose the letter of your answer and write on the space provided before each item.
Choices:
A. Architecture E. Music I. Graffiti
B. Dance F. Theater J. Digital arts
C. Film/Cinema G. Visual art K. Print making
D. Literature H. Collage L. Mixed media
____1. This is primarily for artistic satisfaction through the sense of sight.
____2. This is composed of mechanical sounds having rhythm, melody, or harmony.
____3. This is a live performance executed on stage with a live audience watching.
____4. These are rendered motion pictures open for public viewing in cinemas and theaters.
____5. These are structures that are meant to be used as shelters or for civic use.
____6. These are art creations made by merging various art resources or medium.
____7. These are whichever serious, rude, political, humorous words or drawings printed on public walls
or structures.
____8. This describes high-tech arts which include digital camerawork and digital portrait.
____9. This is made by combining various art tools such as images and bits of paper or cloth.
____10. This is the creation of images, typically on paper, fabric and plastic materials.

ACTIVITY III. Categorizing Arts

Directions: Classify the following artworks provided below. Place your answers on the boxes.

1. Kay Ganda ng Ating Musika 9. Ang Huling El Bimbo: The Musical

2. CCP Convention Center 10. A Second Chance
3. Singkil 11. My Brother’s Peculiar Chicken
4. Tinikling 12. Oblation by Guillermo Tolentino
5. Rak of Aegis 13. San Miguel Corporation Building
6. Spoliarium 14. The Hows of Us
7. National Museum Building 15. We Filipinos Are Mild Drinkers
8. Bonifacio Monument in Caloocan
ACTIVITY IV. Assessment
Composition Exercise: Writing a photo essay
Situation: Each town or barangay has its festival to celebrate annually. Assumed that you are newly hired
journalist by a local television network. Your first assignment is to cover a highlight event during your week-
long feast. You are expected by your news team to come up with photo essay. The following questions may
guide you in your project.
1. What fiesta traditions are practiced in your chosen community/place?
2. When is this celebrated and what does it celebrate?
3. What modern arts and performances are being showcased during the feast?
4. How are these arts made or presented?
5. What are the inspirations of these arts and performances?
6. What make these arts and performances significant to your chosen community/place?

Attach the photos here