STUDY GUIDE IN CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS Musical any tool or device that (angular) or organic

(FIRST QUARTER) Instruments produces a sound (curvy)

Literary and -literary works are written -the contour of a flat
Musical works meant to be object
MODULE 1 – Elements of Arts and Principles of Design Compositions read, sung, or delivered in FORM -like shape only that it is
Modern, Contemporary & Integrative Arts a play three-dimensional
- musical compositions are -a 3D object having depth
• MODERN ART notated (represented SPACE -defined as a void, an
- refers to art by musical symbols) emptiness
created from the 1880s up to the Visual Design a composition or layout of which can either be
1970s lines, shapes, and positive or negative
- primarily drawing or painting and color to form patterns on -an object’s
traced back to the INDUSTRIAL paper, textile, or any internal/external areas
REVOLUTION piece. VALUE -the degree of lightness
- Innovative and Non-traditional Art Theatrical - the staging and execution and
Performance of a production like darkness of a color
• CONTEMPORARY ART drama, opera, and -b=object’s
- describes current works of art festivals brightness/darkness
- more experimental with their - usually, a public COLOR -a sensation created by
mediums presentation or a dramatic visible
- It reflects the complex issues that or wavelengths of light
shape our diverse, global, and musical entertainment caught in a prism
rapidly changing world Cinema - same with theater except that creates a mood or
that it is not a live tone
• INTEGRATIVE ART performance, and the -chromatic quality
- product of “crossbreeding” in the action is seen on a flat TEXTURE -the surface of an artwork
contemporary scene screen which can be actual or
- hybrid art since it is interactive tactile (it can
and multi-disciplinary e.g., ELEMENTS OF ARTS really be felt by touch
combination of three distinct -tactile quality of a surface
discipline: dance, music, and song LINE - extension of a point, a
in one production short or PRINCIPLES OF DESIGNS
long mark drawn or carved
Choreography the art of dancing that is on a surface BALANCE -pertains to the
composed of a series -the path of a moving distribution of weight
of dance steps and point ALIGNMENT -arrangement forming a
movements to create a SHAPE -formed when ends of a straight line
story and that is line meet. It can either be EMPHASIS -accentuation of
accompanied by music geometric importance
 -gives importance or feelings, thoughts, and messages
dominance to a unit or an CONTEMPORARY ART IN THE PHILIPPINES to his/her audience
area.
PROPORTION -the relationship of the PASTICHE - blurring of divisions EXAMPLES OF TRADITIONAL PHILIPPINE ART
elements of art with one between fine art and Basketry of the Mangyans - The Mangyans are a group of
another commercial art indigenous people from Mindoro Island in the Philippines.
-scaling of objects -forger combines copies of
MOVEMENT -directed path of optical various parts of another T’nalak – Tapestry woven by the T’bolis
motion artist’s work to form a new in South Cotabato
PATTERN/RHYTHM -orderly repetition of an composition
object BRICOLAGE - creation or construction Pis Siyabit – Tausug woven head-cloth made from cotton or
CONTRAST -juxtaposition that that uses a silk (or with gold threads) characterized with intricate
accentuates difference diverse range of materials geometric patterns of colors segmented into the smallest
UNITY/HARMONY -harmonious arrangement – from mass squares, triangles, and diamonds.
of elements produced to recovered
objects Embroidered piña jusi cloth of Lumban, Laguna - Piña is a
• Variety – pertains to the assortment or diversity of INSTALLATION - an art made indoors or natural fiber derived from the leaves of the Native
a work of art outdoors where a Philippine Red Pineapple. A luxury fabric softer than hemp
space is transformed into and glossy like silk
a threedimensional
artwork Woodcarvings, Paper Mache, Toothpick Objects made in
FORM - the surface feature of an art work
APPROPRIATION -finds inspiration in pakil from Paete, Laguna - a younger form of traditional art
CONTENT - the subject matter that carries the message of
the work artworks from
the previous periods * Folk Songs and Dances are also a part of Traditional Art
CONTEXT - the varried situations in which works have
-refers to act of borrowing since the performances show Philippines’ culture through
been produced or interpreted
or reusing existing performing a song or a dance.
SUBJECT OF ARTS elements within a new
work NATIONAL ARTS CENTERS IN THE PHILIPPINNES
REALISM - the subject is done the way it looks
CULTURAL CENTER OF THE PHILIPINES (1969)
DISTORTION - artist breaks apart a subject and MODULE 2 – Traditional Art and National Art - established through executive order No. 303
rearranges it in a different manner Centers in the Philippines - main goal is “to preserve”, develop
and promote arts and culture in the Philippines”
ABSTRACTION - artist uses his or her imagination and alters TRADITIONAL ART - The art forms during pre-colonial times - it houses Philippines Philharmonic Orchestra, UST
the subject according - Practiced by our ancestors Symphony Orchestra, Tanghalang Filipino,
to his or her desire - Usual theme is animism BAYANIHAN National Dance Company of the
- culture-bound, and it revolves Philippines, Ramon Obusan Folkloric Group,
NON-OBJECTIVISM - a subject of art wherein there is totally around the artist and his/her Philippine Madrigal Singers, Philippine Ballet
no subject at all Theatre, Ballet Philippines, and National Music
Competitions for Young Artist
 FOUR SUB-COMMISSIONS:
*Subcommission on the Arts (SCA), which Nick Joaquin *Manileňo novelist,
Pasinaya: CCP’s Open House festival,
facilitates the playwright, journalist,
the largest multi-arts festival for the Filipino
committees on Architecture and Allied Arts, historian, and essayist
Public.
Cinema, Dance, Dramatic Arts, Literary Arts, Imelda Cajipe-Endaya *a mixed-media artist,
Music, and the Visual Arts curator, writer, and
Philippine High School for the Arts (1976): *Subcommission on Cultural Heritage (SCH), organizer. She is one
- CCP is also in charge of the National Art includes committees on Archives, Art of the first to use non-
Center in Mt. Makiling, Los Baños, Laguna. Galleries, Historical Research, Libraries and traditional materials for
Information Services, Monuments and Sites, her artworks which are
and Museums. usually fragmented
*Subcommission on Culture Dissemination arrangements of artistic
Ugnayan sa Sining (2010): an outreach (SCD), handles committees on scenes.
program that promotes regional arts through Communication, Cultural Education, and Brenda V. Fajardo *a doctor in the Philippine
cultural interactions and exchange. Language and Translation. Studies and Professor
*Sucmommission on Cultural Communities Emerita in the University
and Traditional Arts (SCCTA), takes of the Philippines, is a
FIRST FOUR CULTURAL GROUPS care of the committees on Northern Cultural multi-awarded artist,
Sining Bulakeño Communities, Central Cultural Communities, educator, and cultural
(SIBUL) from Malolos, Bulacan; St. Louis and Southern Cultural Communities. worker. Among her
University from Baguio City; CPU Handbell national and international
Choir from Iloilo City; and Tagum City awards and grants are the
Comprehensive National High School * February has now been known as the National Arts 2012 Gawad CCP para
Rondalla from Davao del Norte. Month (NAM). In celebration of the NAM, NCCA-SCA come sa Sining Biswal and the
up with the annual Philippine Arts Festival which consists of CCP Centennial Honors for
several activities and highlight the artistic talent and the Arts in 1999
Kaisa sa Sining (2014): The Regional Arts brilliance of the Filipinos. Seven of the nineteen national *Her works are mostly in
Centers with its goal to “further strengthen committees – architecture, cinema, dance, literature, pen and ink acrylic
its linkages and cooperation with local music, theater, and the visual arts – prepare the following
organizations in the Regions. programs for the Philippine Arts Festival.
To qualify the National Artists must have the following
criteria:
THE NATIONAL COMMISSION FOR CULTURE AND MODULE 3 – Philippine Contemporary Artist
THE ARTS (NCCA) (1992) 1. Living artists who are Filipino citizens at the time of
- under Republic Act No. 7356; was formed THE FILIPINO/FILIPINA ARTIST nomination as well as those who died after the
and is responsible in “preserving, promoting and establishment of the award in 1972 but were Filipino
developing culture and the arts in the Philippines” Fernando Amorsolo *A painter, who citizens at the time of their death.
just like CCP romanticized life,
- An overall policy-making body and coordinator reminding Filipinos of 2. Artist who, through the content ad form of their works,
among cultural agencies tranquil rural landscapes have contributed in building a Filipino sense of nationhood.
- It aims “to encourage artistic creation within a
climate of artistic freedom”.
3. Artists who have pioneered in a mode of creative Struggles *For other references, please refer to MODULE 3, pages
expression or style thus earning distinction and making an through the 10-14
impact on succeeding generations of artists. years (at the
Manila
4. Artists who have created a substantial and significant City Hall) First THE WORLD CLASS ARTIST
body of work and/or consistently displayed excellence in Mass at
the practice of their art form, thus enriching artistic Limasawa El Gamma Penumbra - a shadow play group of young locals
expressions or style; and Victorio C. 1976 The Builders, from Tanauan, Batangas. The group won first place in the
Edades (+) The Sketch, the first television production of Asia’s Got talent in Singapore
5. Artists who enjoy broad acceptance through— Wrestlers in May 2015.
a. Prestigious national and/ or international recognition Vicente S. 1981 Cubist paintings,
such as the Gawad CCP Para sa Sining, CCP Thirteen Artist Manansala Bayanihan, Patrick Flores - professor of Art Studies and curator of the
Award and NCCA Alab ng Haraya. (++) Luksong Tinik, Vargas Museum of the University of the Philippines, was
b. Critical acclaim and/ or reviews of their works. Stations of the chosen to curate the Philippine Pavilion. He named the
c. Respect and esteem from peers. Cross (at the UP exhibit “Tie a String around the World”. Representing the
Chapel) Philippines are artists Jose Tence Ruiz, Manny Montellano,
VISUAL ARTISTS Gus Albor, Lito Carating and Jing Turalba.

AWARDEE DATE OF POPULAR SCULPTURE Cecil Licad – among the first contemporary artists to be
AWARD WORKS acclaimed internationally is a gifted classical pianist. As a
Cesar F. Legaspi 1990 Morning Dance, AWARDEE DATE OF POPULAR child prodigy, she made her debut at the age of seven as
(+) Tree Planting, AWARD WORKS soloist with the Philippine Harmonic Orchestra.
Man and Guillermo E. 1973 Oblation (at UP
Woman Tolentino Diliman), Lea Salonga - one of several hundred Asian aspirants to be
Hernando R. 1991 Man, and (+) Bonifacio chosen for the role of Kim in the 1989 musical Miss Saigon
Ocampo Carabao, Ina ng Monument (in in London and later in Broadway for which she received a
Ibon Caloocan City, Tony Award. The Tony award is Broadways equivalent to
Arturo R. Luz 1997 Candle Vendors, Bonifacio Hollywood’s Academy Award, or Oscars.
Bagong Taon, Monument (at
Cities of the the Manila City Lisa Macuja-Elizalde - the country’s first prima ballerina is
Past Hall) the first foreign soloist to join Kirov Ballet, a famous Russian
Napoleon V. 1976 Siyam na Diwata ballet company. She has won several awards both national
PAINTING Abueva ng Sining (at UP and foreign- for her recitals. One of these awards is a spot
Diliman), in 1997 Ten Outstanding Young Persons of the World in the
AWARDEE DATE OF POPULAR Blood Compact USA.
AWARD WORKS Monument (in
Carlos V. 1973 Planting of the Bohol), Charice Pempengco (a.k.a Jake Zyrus) - became famous
Francisco (++) First Cross, Fredesvinda when Ellen Degeneres discovered her on You Tube a few
Filipino years ago. After a short stint in the United States, she has
returned and is now a popular recording artist.
MODULE 3 – Expressions of Philippine Contemporary Arts MATERIALS 2. Retrograde- reverse performance of a sequence of dance
steps
FESTIVALS AND RITUALS: REPRESENTATION OF PHILIPPINE * Materials for visual design come in two forms: support
ARTS and the medium. The support may refer to the primary 3. Canon – dancers performing similar steps in a successive
material of which the work of art is made (e.g., paper, manner
canvas, stone, textile) or the secondary material (e.g., paper
glued or mounted on cardboard, textile over wood). 4. Levels – varying positions of dancers

* When it comes to choosing their materials, Filipino 5. Shadowing – technique where a dancer is standing
contemporary artist does not conform to any fixed behind another while doing the
standard. They know that they have many choices. They can same steps.
just look around their surroundings and find possibilities.
6. Unison – unanimous performance of steps.
* Banda Kawayan Pilipinas, formerly known as the PUP
Banda Kawayan - bands that play with unconventional
musical instruments, like bamboo.

* The rondalla, an ensemble of stringed instruments

played with a pick, is popular in the regions. It is a carry-
over from our Spanish heritage but has evolved with
instruments made from indigenous Philippine wood. The
picks are made from tortoise shell. Some of the instruments
are the banduria, the octavina and the laud.

* Some musical instruments from the Mt. Province are the

gangsa played in the Cordillera region; kalaleng or tangali
(nose flute) made of bamboo; the tongatong, a bamboo
percussion instrument used by the Kalinga people; the
solibao, a hollow wooden Igorot drum topped with pigskin;
and the ulibaw or jew’s harp.

* In Mindanao, the kulintang is a set of gongs

placed on a narrow supporting table played by the
Maranao and Maguindanao people. The Kutyapi is a
two stringed lute played by the Maguindanao people.

CHOREOGRAPHY TECHNIQUES

1. Mirroring – techniques where dancers face each other

while doing the same steps.