Contemporary Philippine Arts From The Regions MODULE 3

Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions (GRADE 12)

Quarter 1 – Module 3
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.
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,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.
Examples: LUZON- “The Sketch” by Victorio Edades, VISAYAS- “Magellan’s Cross” by Raul Agas,
MINDANAO- “Salaam (Peace)”by Rameer Tawasil
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.
Examples: LUZON- The Bonifacio Monument By Guillermo Tolentino, VISAYAS- Sandugo (Blood
Compact) By Napoleon Abueva, MINDANAO- Six Ladies in Durian By Kublai Millan
Architecture
Architecture is the art and practice of designing and constructing buildings (Cambridge
Advanced Learner’s Dictionary & Thesaurus). In relation to that, Philippine architecture was
characterized as simple, rational, and functional. In the 20th century,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).
Examples: LUZON- Cultural Center of the Philippines By Leandro Locsin, VISAYAS- Saint Andrew
the Apostle Church By Leandro Locsin, MINDANAO- Pearl Farm Beach Resort By Francisco Manosa
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- “Himala” By Ishmael Bernal, VISAYAS- “Muro-Ami” By Marilou Diaz-Abaya, MINDANAO-
“Mindanao’’ By Brillante Mendoza
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.
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  Panhayhay hin  Dead Stars by H.O.
Edith 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.
Examples: 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 gesture, speech, song,
music, or dance. Some of the Theater Play in the Philippines- TANIKALANG GINTO of LUZON.
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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ACTIVITY/PERFORMANCE OUTPUT
In a long size bond paper, make a slogan that express your appreciation towards Philippine
Contemporary Arts as an artistic young Filipino. 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.
Assessment – CONTEMPORARY ARTS (MODULE 3)

A. 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.
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.
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
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
12. Which of the following are literary art form?
I.A Blade of Fern by Edith Ocampo III. Dead Stars
II.Ang Higugma IV. Pinalangga
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.
B. 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)
Prepared by:
Mr. John Rulf L. Omayan

Contemporary Arts Teacher

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Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions (GRADE 12)

PHILIPPINE CONTEMPORARY ARTS

Music and Theater

Assessment – CONTEMPORARY ARTS (MODULE 3)

Mr. John Rulf L. Omayan

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