CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
WHAT
IS
AN
ART?
It is a tool for communication.
Venue for one to convey or express a thought, emotions or aspirations.
1. Every artwork reflects the artist and his/her society.
2. Art offers us a chance to learn and understand artists and the regions where they belong,
through their works
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Why do people create art?
What makes us, or drives us t o create and perform?
Why is art special to us, humans?
Art is one of the earliest and most basic forms of communication. = Seen in prehistoric visual
artworks like caves drawings, and other early artifacts.
Also evident in our folk songs and rituals, which people perform to express themselves, and to
share their individual insights to others.
Through these arts, they catch other people’s attention, imagination, and admiration.
ON
ART
In your own words, how do you express art?
What is your own definition of art?
A R T
Defined as manifestations or use of various creative disciplines , produced by human creativity
and skill to express oneself, comes in many forms such as:
Literature, media arts but most familiar of which, is the visual and performing arts.
VISUAL AND PERFORMING
ARTS
Art as mentioned is:
1. The tangible output of creative expression.
2. The product of human creativity & skill to express oneself.
3. Represented through different forms and disciplines such as:
* Literature, culinary, media, visual, & performing arts.
VISUAL ARTS
This term is used to describe a wide array of artistic disciplines that are appreciated primarily
through sight. This includes the different art forms such as fine arts, decorative arts, and
contemporary arts
Fine Arts = Readily associated with art. This term was first used to describe the art forms
created primarily for:
its appearance rather than its practical use. As time passed, this term was used to include
artworks that came about from emerging technology and artistic
The following are the most common examples of fine arts:
Drawing, painting, Sculpture, Print, Graphic Art, Calligraphy, Architecture
Decorative Arts = Known as decorative crafts. Both aesthetically pleasing and functional.
Decorative arts are not only beautiful, but are useful as well.
Ex. Textile. Contemporary Art Forms – New and unusual art forms that could not be easily
categorized between the fine arts and the decorative arts, …which belong to this art form.
1. Assemblage
4. Performance art
2. Collage
5. Digital art
3. Installation
6. Land art
PERFORMING
ARTS
1.) Music = Universal form of art. Defined as manipulation of sound and silence. Blends the
different elements such as:
a. pitch
b. rhythm
c. dynamics d. Timbre e. Texture
What are the music genres?
a. Art Music – Usually presented and preserved through written musical notations that
were developed in Europe.
b. Popular Music – Music that is accessible and commercially available to the public. Played
or disseminated through different mass media outlets such as radios, televisions, and the
internet.
c. Traditional Music – Musical forms that are community and culturally based. Diverse with
one community or group often having a different form from another. Learned and preserved
by passing it to one generation to another through oral communication and actual
performance.
2. Dance – Regulated and deliberated order of body movements which has aesthetic value
and are often performed accompanied with music.
1. Ballet
2. Belly
5. Improvisational
3. Break
4. Hip-hop
6. Modern 7. Traditional
8. Contemporary
3. Theater – or play- A branch of performing art that often involves the integration and
combination of the visual and performing arts. Defined as a fine art where actors and
actresses perform experience, whether real or imagined.
In front of live audience.
The performers make use of:
Gestures, music, song, dance and visual arts to help communicate the story in front of the
audience.
1. Mime
2. Puppetry
5. Musical Theater
3. Tragedy
4. Opera
6. Traditional Theater.
WHY DO ARTISTS CREATE ART?
Other than tool for communication, there are other reasons why do artists create art.
1. Recognition …Artists hope of gaining fame(popularity) and fortune, and some use it as
their means of livelihood, and some due to the potential of huge earnings.
2. Worship – Some artists create art to glorify our Creator, God, some through creating
pyramids, temples.
3. Impulse – Some artists create art because they were driven by impulse, and it is their
passion. Nothing makes them happier than doing their chosen art.
4. Self- expression – They express their ideas and emotions that not be adequately expressed
through words alone. The artwork is a reflection of the artist’s personality, and experiences,
making their artwork unique.
WHY STUDY ART?
Creating art can help you:
1.Express yourself.
2. Enabling us to share our ideas and emotions with others.
3. Teaches us to distinguish and understand the individual differences we will have, that in
part, make us unique which makes us more sensitive to others.
4. Helps develop our decision and problem-solving skills
5. Help us to realize that there are many ways of dealing and solving an obstacle.
This is an important skill in the real world because it teaches us to look for creative ways to
solve difficulty. It nurtures imagination and in turn, promotes originality and innovativeness
which are skills valued in almost all businesses today.
According to Prof. Felipe de Leon Jr., a professor of art studies and as of writing the current
chair of the National Commission for Culture and the Art (NCCA), Filipino integral arts has the
following attributes:
1. Art is ingrained with beauty and function. Art is not made for art sake but is instead made
with considerations with other factors such use, beliefs, ethics, social, spiritual and
environmental concerns.
2. It is holistic in nature. A balance should be made between all the other disciplines to
achieve the ultimate expression
3. Art is part of our everyday life. It is not considered as a separate activity. Art exist whenever
there is human activity.
4. Everybody is an artist, and everybody is given an equal chance to contribute and
participate.
5. Freedom in the technique and the use of mediums, which gives flexibility and opportunity
to join in the artistic expression.
6. At makes use of available resources, it should not be limited by budget constraints.
7. The creative process is given more importance rather than the finished work. It is because
more people are in participation during the process rather than the finished work.
CONTEMPORARY
VISUAL
ARTS
FINE ARTS
Paintings and illustrations- Paintings may be defines as 2-dimentional forms that showcase
artistic expression created on a surface. Images are made by applying pigment on a prepared
surface using typically one or a combination of: brush, palette knife, spray, finger, etc.
Medium: oil, acrylic, watercolor, poster color, pastel, ink, etc. These media are applied on a
surface such as canvas, paper, wood, cardboard, etc. The beginnings of paintings and
illustrations as we know it were the result of Spanish colonization.
Early paintings and other fine arts –primarily, religious in Nature, used to evangelize and
spread Christianity, throughout the archipelago.
PAINTING THEMES
Religious themes - the primary subject for the artworks during the Spanish colonial times. In
the present, many religious themed paintings can be seen in the murals of many churches and
social commentaries. Example: Renato Habana and Joey Velasco.
Historical themes – Seen in the works of Angoon…Rizal native Carlos “Botong” V. Francisco
whose masterpiece “Filipino Struggles” through History depicts Manila’s historical events. This
mural displayed in the Manila City Hall. Other historical-themed works include Blood Compact,
First Mass at Limasawa, etc
C. Portraiture - Used to commemorate personalities and seen in many formal institutions such
as government offices, Started during the Spanish colonial times. Been a symbolism of one’s
rise to power and wealth. Many artists started their careers as portraiture artists such as
Iloilo-born Antipas Delotavo and Rafael del Casal.
D. Still Life – A work of art that portrays inanimate objects. Traditionally composed of a basket
or bowl of fruits and flowers n vases on the table. Notable Artists- Paz Paterno, Vicente
Manansala, a Kapampangan artist.
E. Landscape - - Depict the beauty of the outdoors. Depict that of the natural environment
such as the countryside, and other rural scenery, including seascape, which focused on the
imagery bodies of water.
F. Nude – A subject of painting in the Philippines
G. Genre – Painting showcase people doing everyday activities and chores.
2. Sculptures
Artworks that are three-dimensional. The classifications of sculptures are traditionally
divided into 2, namely: Free-standing and Relief.
A. Free-standing – known as “in the round”, sculptures that are raised independently in its
given space. - Can be often observed from all points of view.
B. Reliefs – Sculptures that are raised from the background.
* Bas-reliefs = (or low reliefs) reliefs that are slightly protruding from their background. adding
* High reliefs= are reliefs that are prominently raised against their background, giving the
sculpture more dimensionally. - subtracting
*Sculptures are made by adding or subtracting materials.
Subtraction is used in carving, while addition is seen in sculpturing techniques like molding,
casting, and welding.
Contemporary art forms that are related to sculptures like mobiles and three-dimensional
light-manipulations such as holograms are not easily classified between free-standing and
reliefs and hence are classified in the contemporary forms.
Survived for centuries.
The Philippines has a sculptural tradition dating long before the arrival of the first colonizers,
and been long in casting metal, molding clay, and carving stone and wood to create various
sculptural pieces.
Wood carving is found throughout the different regions and communities of the country, used
to create and decorate the items used in one’s own daily life such as furniture’s, utensils,
shelter, and transportation, existed throughout the history of the Philippines and is still alive
in many cultural hubs in the country such as Peete, Laguna and Betis, Pampanga.
*Contemporary sculpture in the Philippines can also depict the different themes used in
paintings and drawings. It can be classified into two styles:
1. Academic/classical-follows the aesthetics of the ancient Greek and Romans as taught by
the European art academies.
2. Modern style – often abstracted and is not as particular about the realistic portrayal or
representation of figures compared to the classical style.
*During American colonial period- classical sculptures portrayed prominent people of society
and politics, led by Bulacan native Guillermo Tolentino (1890-1976) whose sculptural
masterpieces include the Bonifacio Monument,
DECORATIVE ARTS AND CRAFTS
Decorative arts and crafts of the contemporary times stem from the traditional
indigenous crafts found throughout the country. These are part of our artistic history and
traditions. These artworks are important source of inspiration to present Filipino artists.
Many artists today use their cultural artistic heritage and decorative arts processes in
their contemporary art expression.
Pottery –
1. Art and craft of making pots and other wares using clay or mud.
2. Pottery tradition in the country has survived for centuries.
Pottery – Art and craft of making pots and other wares using clay or mud. Pottery tradition in
the country has
3. Early pottery artifacts have shown the skills and artistry of our pottery makers, made
everyday items such as food containers and water vessels, and some created for formal and
ritualistic purposes as burial jars or figurative momentous.
4. In Vigan, Ilocos Sur, pottery tradition is still alive with their high-temperature pottery
called “burnay”, used as a container for a variety of things like water, salt, wine, etc.
5. This earthenware is heated in giant kilns that occupy an area as big as half of a city block.
6. In contemporary times, studio pottery is quite popular. Studio pottery is a handmade one
kind of a ceramic that is sought after by collectors. Use as cookware and tableware, but many
present-day ceramic artists venture in more sculptural pieces.
Carving – Art in manipulating and creating objects by subtracting and shaping solid material
such as wood and stone. Filipinos are excellent carvers.
Examples: Ifugao- rice god or bulul- carved wood-used a decorative element throughout
their daily wares.
Muslims- Western Mindanao- carved geometric patterns and stylized images of plants and
animals called “okir”. Popular decorative motifs are the “sarimanok” and the “naga”
Similar carving processes, found within the tribal groups
of Mindanao- Tausug’s, Maranaos, Badjaos.
Tagbanuas of Palawan – carve animal sculptures used as ritual objects or decorations for
houses and children’s
trinkets.
DECORATIVE ARTS AND CRAFTS
Nature, used to evangelize and spread Christianity, throughout the archipelago.
PAINTING THEMES
Religious themes - the primary subject for the artworks during the Spanish colonial
times. In the present, many religious themed paintings can be seen in the murals of
many churches and social commentaries. Example: Renato Habulan and Joey Velasco.
Historical themes – Seen in the works of Angono…Rizal native Carlos “Botong” V.
Francisco whose masterpiece “Filipino Struggles” through History depicts Manila’s
historical events. This mural displayed in the Manila City Hall. Other historical-themed
works include Blood Compact, First Mass at Limasawa, etc
WEAVING
It is the art of interlacing threads or fibers to create textile, fabric or other similar
products. Philippine textile is made from indigenous plants such as: pina, abaca,
maguey, and cotton.
Traditional weaving methods: seen in different towns in the Ilocos Region, such as
blankets, (binakol and pinilian) = Bought to Manila and abroad, sold as handicrafts.
“Ikat” – processed and revived in the mountain provinces
Basket weaving-Backpacks of Mandaya Tribe in Eastern Mindanao and decorated bags
of Manobo, woven baskets of Tagbanua tribe in Palawan.
Mat weaving – made of Pandan, swamp grass, bamboo and palm leaf = provide cool
relief from the country’s humid environment. * Found in Basey, Samar – artistic,
decorated with lively flowers, peacocks, and fantasy settings. Mats can be made-toorder to have the name of the owner.
The colorful mats of Maranao are made with patterns of stripes and plaid.
METAL
WORK
Art of creating and manipulating metal to create various items such as jewelry,
weapons, etc.
Archeological records and recovered artifacts.
Filipinos-skilled metalworkers
Many amazing jewelries and ornaments discovered from different sites prove the early
Filipinos’ talents.
Most remarkable- collection of precolonial gold jewelry, consists of ornaments,
earrings, necklaces, gold-woven belts and sashes.
Ayala Museum- displays and shows mastery and technical skill of early Filipino
metalsmiths.
Marinas from Tugaya Lanao del Sur are the largest manufacturer of brassware in the
Philippines. One of the most popular products is the “gaddor” or decorated brass urns
made using lost-wax process.
CONTEMPORARY ART FORMS
-Cannot be easily classified and categorized following the traditional definitions.
COLLAGE
METHOD OF COMBINING PRINTED IMAGES WITH OTHER FLAT MEDIA AND PASTED ON
A CANVASS OR BOARD.
= Came about in the early 1900s as part of the experimentation of the cubist, Picasso
and Braque.
They made use of cut-outs of newspaper that were pasted onto their paintings.
Collages create a great variety of texture and color not found in the traditional
painting.
Artists- Dina Gadia, born in 1986, in Anda, Pangasinan
Jonathan Benitez, a Palawan-based painter and collage artist born in Iligan
City, Mindanao. He incorporates collages as a discourse on consumerist aims of
advertising and environmental awareness.
ASSEMBLAGE
A term used by French artist, Jean Debuffet in 1962.
= Describe a series of artworks made from paper collage, wood scraps, and other
found objects.
= Among the pioneers in assemblage art in the Philippines is Lao Lianben . Born in
Manila, April 21, 1948. He used indigenous found materials for his artworks in the
1960s. He placed twigs and small branches on top of carved wooden panels as
commentary on forest devastation.
Robert Feleo- works called “Sapin-sapin”= combination of different pieces, both found
and made, that portray traditional, historical, iconic, and popular images.
MOBILE
=A sculptural work that is suspended from the ceiling or a protruding base. Typically
made a number of balancing rods dangling in different lengths carrying one or more
elements.
=Pioneered by American artist, Alexander Calder.
=Mobile is an example of a kinetic sculpture –moving due to its interaction with the
wind.
PERFORMANCE
ART
Mix of visual arts and performing arts. This should be done in front of a live audience.
Music and sound are often incorporated. Words and dialogues are not given as much
focus compared to the movements, perform by the artist himself. Artists would often
include various disciplines in their art such as digital art, videos, fashion, etc.
= Can be done spontaneously or rehearsed. It can be done in a simple manner or as a
large scale of event.
INSTALLATION
ART
Involves the arrangement of objects in a given space.
Associated with conceptual art and Dada movement.
Intentionally designed to be experienced as a temporary work of art.
Incorporates different materials that may include traditional sculptural materials such
as wood, metal and different objects as well as technology Based on mediums such as
light, sound, videos, and digital media among many others.
Can be designed to be very simple or very complex.
CONTEMPORARY PERFORMING ARTS
Filipinos is a race that is bursting with talents. Not only do we excel in the visual arts,
we are also considered to be a source of world class performers. In the diverse field of
the performing arts, whether in the Music, Dance, of Theater, there will always be
Filipinos that attest our country’s artistic giftedness.
MUSIC
Kundiman and Harana
A musical form that is a [product of Spanish colonization. It is an art song that
signifies love and affection for someone. The kundiaman, like many art songs, is
performed as a solo vocal composition combined with a n instrumental
accompaniment to achieve musical harmony.
*It is described as highly emotional and sentimental because it expresses personal
sorrow.
* It can be about love and patriotism.
*Lyrics of the traditional kundiman made use of old and archaic Tagalog.
The melody is often smooth, flowing and gentle rhythm.
Examples of which are Nicanor S. Abelardo (1889-1935)
“ “Nasaan Ka, Irog?”
+“Pakiusap” – Dr. Francisco Santiago (1889-1947)
Many kundiman music was often used for traditional Filipino courtship.
**The Kundiman is often mistaken for the Harana which is another Spanish- influence
musical form.
The Harana – Traditional courtship ritual in the Philippines wherein a suitor serenades
his object of affection
Almost any love song cab be sung during the harana, including the harana, including
the kundiman songs. Traditional harana also has deep Tagalog words and is used to
implore the girl to listen to give attention such as “Dungawin mo, Hirang”, and “Ilaw”.
Harana is almost always performed by a man while the kundiman can be performed by
both genders.
BALLAD
This is traditionally a song that narrates an event in a community.
The style varies from region to region and from one ethnic tribe to another.
*Examples: * Idangdang of Bukidnon
* Liyangkit parang ssabil of the Tausug
* Composo of Hiligaynon
A popular example of a traditional ballad –mYoyoy Villame’s “Magellan” (1932-2007)
It must be mentioned that in modern times, the term “ballad” has been applied to
describe love songs, and a balladeer is an artist whose set of songs are primarily
Romantic songs.
_Notable Filipino composers are :
* Ernani Cuenco (1933-2007)
*Jose Mari Chan (born in 1945)
* Some of the most popular and successful Filipino contemporary balladeers
include:
* Regine Velasquez-Alcasid (born 1970)
*Sarah Geronimo (born 1988)
*Jed Mdela (born 1977) and many more
CHAMBER MUSIC
* This is a form of instrumental music composed by a small ensemble wherein each
part is played by one player, as opposed to an orchestra where a part is performed by
a group of musicians.
Chamber music in the country – pioneered by Dr. Francisco Santiago and Nicanor S.
Abelardo,
Who received training abroad, and later on shared with the younger generation of
composers?
Contemporary chamber music examples:
Arlene Chongson’s “Luduyan 1 and 2
Conrado del Rosario’s “Yugto” for chamber ensemble.
CHORAL
MUSIC
Choral music is a musical composition intended to be performed by a group of singers
called “choir”.
The choir is arranged according to voice categories such as soprano, alto, tenor and
bass.
The early choirs in the Philippines performed in Churches, singing religious hymns
during the mass.
*This is still practiced today with many churches and religious groups having their own
choir composed of talented volunteers.
Schools have also their own choral groups that perform here and abroad.
Most well-known school choir is the choral group of the University of the Philippine
Madrigal Singers which is one of the most awarded choral groups in the Philippines
and in the whole world. They have been taught and trained by some of the country’s
best musical composers and arrangers such as:
Eudenice Palaruan (1986)
Robert Delgado
Fidel Calalang
Some other well-known internationally recognized choral groups in the Philippines
include:
*Samiweng Singers of Laoag, Ilocos Norte
*University of Visayas Chorale
* Zamboanga Hermosa Chorale
ITURGICAL
MUSIC
Liturgical music are songs intended for Christian church services. Its early forms are
inspired by Jewish chants during the religious rituals.
*Many musicians have adapted this to reflect contemporary musical styles and
forms.
Artists include:
* Francisco F. Feliciano (1941-2014)
as seen in his work “Mass of Saint
Andrew”
*Ryan Cayabyab (born in 1954) with his work “Misa”
Gary Valenciano – praise and gospel songs (born in 1964)
O P E R A
This is a combination of both music and theater, sung drama that entails collaborative
efforts of: singers, dancers, composers, choreographers, etc.
One type of song found in an opera is the aria which is a song sung in solo that
portrays the character’s emotional state.
The opera was introduced in the Philippines in the middle of the 1800. Many Filipino
musicians have adapted the form to reflect more contemporary Filipino experiences
and tastes.
Examples :
“Noli Me Tangere:- Felipe Padilla (1912-1992)
Reynaldo T. Paguio (1935-1999)
“Mayo Bisperas ng Liwanag”- Fides Asensio
(1931)
Nick Joaquin
*Notable Filipino opera singers include Jovita Fuentes (1895-1978)- First Filipina to be
recognized as a National Artist for Music and the female soprano Rachelle Gerodias.
POP MUSIC
This is used to describe music that is readily available to a broad populace. A song’s
popularity can be manipulated through the amount of radio play, marketing hype, and
gimmicks of recording companies which often overshadow a song’s creative merits.
Many of the popular music played in the Philippines are Western imports that
become a strong influence to many contemporary singers and artists.
Filipino musicians create their own version of pop music by combining the Western
style with Filipino taste. Early examples are:
*Fred Panopio’s “O! Ang Mga Babae” (1939-2010)
*Yoyoy Villame’s “ Mag –exercise Tayo Tuwing Umaga” (1932-2007)
Pinoy or Filipino pop music came about when Filipino musicians wanted to create
music that they can call their own. These composers and musicians focused on the
youth for support and gave birth to early
Pinoy rock. A product of this genre was “Ang Himig Natin” by the Juan de la Cruz
Band. This song inspired other Pinoy rock artists such as Sampaguita and Mike
Hanopol.
Pinoy pop music is a genre of Pinoy pop that is heavily influenced by the musical style
of Western Folk singers such as Bob Dylan, Peter, Paul and Mary among others.
Well known Pinoy folk musicians include Freddie Aguilar, Noel Cabangon, Grace Nono,
and Gary Granada.
Like Western counterparts, these songs are often accompanied by classical and
acoustic guitars, and their message are often commemorating about society.
Some artists of folk music such as Joey Ayala and Bayang Barrios have incorporated
ethnic instruments and styles from the different groups combining the traditional with
modern sounds.
Rap is a music genre that became popular in the late 1980s in the Philippines,
originated from the African-Americans and is distinctive of its fast and rhythmic
narration accompanied by electronic music.
The pioneers of Pinoy rap were Francis Magalona (1964-2009) and his song “Mga
Kababayan Ko”, and Andrew E
(born in 1967) with his song, “Humanap Ka Ng Pangit”
Closely related with rap is hip-hop . This music genre incorporates not only rap but also
includes RnB, beatboxing and electronic and turntables as accompaniments. Many
contemporary Filipino rap artists identify themselves as both hip-hop and rap artists.
Contemporary rap artists include Gloc-9 (b 1977), Abra (b. 1991), and FilipinoAmerican Apl. De ap (b. 1974) among many others.
Pinoy pop music continues to struggle against foreign songs for airplay, whether it is
from the West or from other Asian countries like Korea and Japan. But Filipino
musicians have not given up; they continue to write music, adapting to the everchanging-taste of the public.
PROTEST
SONGS
These are the songs that bring to light injustices and inequality is society. These seek
to inspire nationalism and heroism from their listeners. These can come in many
musical forms and genre such as kundiman as seen in “Bayan Ko” (1928)
This song is one of the most popular and recognizable examples of a protest song. It
was a collaboration between Jose Corazon de Jesus (1896-1932) who wrote the lyrics
that was set to music by Constancio de Guzman (1903-1982)
Although it was made a century ago, this song is still used in many protest
movements because of the strong emotional effect it has on its audience. This song’s
melody is similar of that of a love song, but instead of it being dedicated to a woman it
is a tribute to the Motherland and the plea of its citizens to be free from the struggle
and oppression. This song was first used as a call of independence from the Americans
and later on from the Japanese. It was also a popular song used in rallies and marches
during the Marcos Era.
Some protest songs tackle environmental issues such as the brand Asin’s protest
pop song “Masdan Ang Kapaligiran” (1978) and Gloc-9’s rap song “Nag-iisang Mundo”
(2005)
D A N C E
Dancing, much like music, is very popular in the Philippines. *Way to bond and
share our talent with the rest of the community. This can be seen on how we can
easily join in the latest dance craze and post it online.
*Types and forms of dances expressed in the Philippines is quite diverse.
*Indigenous dances in the Philippines is influenced and molded by various factors,
such as the experiences and events in the community as reflected by the war dances
of the people of the Mountain Provinces. It can reflect the group’s values and beliefs,
like that Samal’s “pangalay” Which is performed slowly with intricate poses. Most
indigenous dances were performed as ritualistic dances to ask for good fortune and
abundance. Some are performed as narratives of the community’s daily lives as
evident of the different mimetic dances all over archipelago
*The dancing tradition and forms changed with
The arrival of the first colonizers. Many indigenous ritualistic dances were adapted to
be used as vehicles of veneration to the different Figures in Christianity. Social dances
during this time were influenced by the trends in Europe. Popular European dances
that we have adapted to our own were the “Pandango”, the polka, and the ballroom
dance “rigodon de honor” which can still be seen performed in debuts.
* American occupation – Introduced many dance forms from the West. Beginning of
contemporary dance in our country. Through the Americans, Philippines were exposed
to the Afro-Cuban dance forms such as the tango, samba, mambo, chacha, etc.
Throughout the US occupation, popular dance crazes from the US like the foxtrot,
Charleston, boogie-woggie, mashed potato, and the twist soon found their way in the
different dance halls in the country.
During the 20th century European classical ballet was introduced to the Filipino
audiences. Some of these professionally trained classical ballet dancers extended
their stay in the country and taught the Filipinos, ballet. These pioneering Fillipino
ballet dancers became the first generation of Filipino ballet dancers , teachers and
choreographers.
The tradition of passing the skills and knowledge is the basis of the continuing
development of Philippine contemporary dance.
Here are some of the contemporary dance forms found in the Philippines: Aerobic
Dance
Aerobic is a dance routine made into an exercise program, usually accompanied
by upbeat pop music.
* Formal aerobic dance class has 3 phases:
Warm up
Aerobic Dance
Cooldown exercises
*Over 3 years, there have been many variations of aerobic dancing usually dictated
by the type of Music used . Examples of which are: jazzercise, aero hip-hop,
ballroom dancing, belly dancing, and more recently the Brazilian=developed Zumba.
BALLET
This is both dance and theater art.
A style and dance technique that follows strict set of moves and performance.
Originated from European court spectacles and was later brought to Philippines by the
Americans. Different contemporary reiterations of the ballet form namely :
Modern Ballet, opera ballet, and folkloric ballet.
Activity #1
Choose and research on a contemporary Filipino painting made in the last 50 years that you
find interesting. Type your research on a short bond paper. You research should include the
following information:
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Image/picture of the painting.
Title of the painting
Artist (give some information about the artist)
When it was made
Painting theme used
Date created
Describe the elements seen in the painting and its meaning to the overall work
Give the reasons why you chose this painting
ACTIVITY #2
Conduct a research on a contemporary visual artist in your hometown or province. Your
research will be compiled with those of your classmates to create a compendium of the artists
in your province, town, place.
The research should have a picture of the artist and the following information:
1. Date of birth
2. Place of birth
3. Hometown or province
4. Contact information (website, Facebook, twitter. etc)
5. Summary of early life or childhood
6. Educational background
7. Career history
8. Exhibitions
9. Awards
10. Samples of important artwork (province images)
11. References
Activity #3 Complete the chart by referring to the module or researching
Artwork
Painting
Sculpture
Song
Dance
Pottery
Poem
Litterature
Name of
Artwork
Name of Artist
Style
Date created