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Contemporary
Philippine Arts
from Regions
Quarter 1 – Module 2:
Traditional Art and National Art
Centers in the Philippines

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 MODULE 2
Traditional Art and National Art Centers of the Philippines
First Quarter
Content Standard
o Demonstrates understanding of the significant roles of artists from the
regions

Performance Standard
o Creates avenues to advocate the arts from the different regions

Competencies

Relates the significance of arts forms from the regions and promotes arts from
the regions

Duration: Weeks 3 & 4

What I Know
Directions. In a separate sheet of paper, write the corresponding letter of the
correct answer in each of the item given below.
1. National Arts Month is celebrated in the month of
A. APRIL C. JANUARY
B. FEBRUARY D. OCTOBER
2. Mangyans are best known for their
A. BULUL C. WOVEN BASKETRY
B. PISSIYABIT D. WOVEN TAPESTRY
3. The Ifugaos are best known for this traditional art.
A. BULUL C. PISSIYABIT
B. JUSI and PIŇA D. T’NALAK
4. The Pissiyabit is best known in what Philippine archilepago
A. LUZON C. VISAYAS
B. MINDANAO D. MINDORO
5. A traditional art tapestry woven by the T’bolis in South Cotabato.
A. BULUL C. PISSIYABIT
B. JUSI and PIŇA D. T’NALAK

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6. The goal of this government agency is “to preserve, develop, and promote arts and
culture in the Philippines”.
A. CCP C. BOTH A and B
B. NCCA D. NEITHER A and B
7. Jusi and Piňa are best known in the province of
A. IFUGAO C. MINDANAO
B. LUMBAN, LAGUNA D. MINDORO
8. This government agency was formed under Republic Act No. 7356
A. CCP C. SCCTA
B. NCCA D. NAM
9. The usual theme for traditional art is
A. ANIMISM C. INTEGRATIVE
B. CONTEMPORARY D. MODERNISM
10. Cultural Center of the Philippines was estbalished in
A. 1966 C. 1968
B. 1967 D. 1969
11. The number of art centers found in Region VII.
A. 2 C. 4
B. 3 D. 5
12. To date, how many regional art centers recognized by CCP.
A. 45 C. 50
B. 47 D. 60
13. The goal ofthis program was to “further strengthen its linkages and cooperation
with local organizations in the regions”.
A. KAISA SA BITUIN C. KAISA SA PILING
B. KAISA SA LIKHA D. KAISA SA SINING
14. An NCCA subcommission which facilitates the committee on Architecture and
Allied Arts, Cinema, Dance, Dramatic Arts, Literary Arts, Music, and the Visual Arts.
A. SCA C. SCH
B. SCD D. SCCTA

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15. An outreach program embarked by CCP that promotes regional arts through
cultural interactions and exchange tours of accomplished artist and art groups in
the regions.
A. UGNAYAN NG SINE C. UGNAYAN SA PILING
B. UGNAYAN SA MUSIKA D. UGNAYAN SA SINING

What I Need to know

Since time immemorial, arts in our country are active and available to
everyone. Traditional arts continue to keep Philippine culture alive primarily because
it has been kept, cherished, and handed down to modern Filipinos as part of our
identity and heritage.
In this module, you are expected to:

• Define traditional art

• Distinguish traditional art from contemporary art
• State the goals and functions of the National Commission on Culture and the
Arts (NCCA) and the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
• Acknowledge the roles of NCCA and the CCP in the promotion and
preservation of our culture and the arts
• Recognize the efforts of the NCCA and the CCP in bringing arts and culture to
the regions
• Classify the various arts forms in the regions
• Value the distinctive art forms found in the regions they are located

What’s In

Quick recap! In the previous module, you have been introduced to the
evolution of contemporary art and how it is being integrated to various art forms
evident in the regions. You’ve also realized how an artist could come up with a
masterpiece using the elements of art, its subject, the principles of design dominant
as well as the three important elements that you have to take into consideration in
holistically understanding the intention and the message of an artwork. Now buckle
up, as we go in depth in understanding an important aspect of our culture and
identity as Filipinos.

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 What’s New

Activity 2.1 “Picture Analysis”

Observe the sculpture carefully. Then, in

your mind answer the following
questions.

What is the figure doing?

What does the figure tell you about?

Do you commonly see this figure in your

locality?

What emotion/s can be drawn out from

the figure?

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What Is It

Traditional Art
Our country is home to many traditional arts which could be
traced back in the pre-colonial times. The fact that we have strong family ties it would
be easier for our practices, beliefs, traditions, and arts be handed down from
generation to generation. The various kind of traditional art in our country are
informally learned and usually produced in indigenous closely knitted communities
as a reflection of one’s history and culture.
Animism is the usual theme of traditional arts with an intention to depict
people’s gods and goddesses, thus resulting in the creation of abstract symbolic of
animistic figures like the sun, the moon, and other human figures.
Traditional art is culture-bound, and it revolves around the artist and his/her
feelings, thoughts, and messages to his/her audience. For example, the sculpture of
Northern Philippines may be in the form of human beings or animals while in
Southern Philippines the carvings may stem from plants forms, displaying its
curvilinear designs.

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 The image shown in activity 2.2 is a carved figure of Bulul of the Ifugaos is an
example of a traditional art. There are several traditional arts unique in all provinces
and regions in our country, some of the dominant traditional arts are as follows:

Basketry of the Mangyans - The Mangyans T’nalak – Tapestry woven by the T’bolis
are a group of indigenous people from in South Cotabato
Mindoro Island in the Philippines.

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Pis Siyabit - (or simply Pis) is a Tausug Embroidered piña jusi cloth of Lumban,
woven head-cloth made from cotton or Laguna - Piña is a natural fiber derived
silk (or with gold threads) characterized from the leaves of the Native Philippine
with intricate geometric patterns of Red Pineapple. A luxury fabric softer
colors segmented into the smallest than hemp and glossy like silk
squares, triangles, and diamonds.

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Woodcarvings, Paper Mache, Toothpick Objects made in pakil from Paete, Laguna – a younger form of traditional art

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Philippine traditional arts are rich in songs and dances in the regions. These
songs and dances are handed over by master craftsmen to their younger generations
like any traditional art.
In literature and the performing arts, the traditional style is evident in their
adherence to classical structures and standards. These classics are considered
timeless and enduring. A very good example of a classic literary work is Jose Rizal’s
Noli Me Tangere.
Evident in monuments and statues during ancient and traditional times are
the essence to commemorate heroism or other deeds of greatness. While
contemporary monuments and statues suggest reimagining of the character or event
to evoke more intense emotions from its spectator.
Up to the present times, it can be observed in most buildings and structures
in the country the incorporation of traditional and contemporary style. Both
traditional arts and contemporary arts exist in mutual acceptance and respect for
each other’s freedom of expression, practices, and principles.

National Art Centers in the Philippines

In 1969, the Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP) was established through
executive order No, 303. The main goal of the establishment is “to preserve”, develop
and promote arts and culture in the Philippines”. It houses several companies – some
of which are the Philippines Philharmonic Orchestra, UST Symphony Orchestra,
Tanghalang Filipino, BAYANIHAN National Dance Company of the Philippines, Ramon

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Obusan Folkloric Group, Philippine Madrigal Singers, Philippine Ballet Theatre, Ballet
Philippines, and National Music
Competitions for Young Artist. Concerts, theatrical performances, and art
exhibits for both local and international. The Pasinaya: CCP’s Open House festival,
the largest multi-arts festival for the Filipino Public.
In 2010, CCP started an outreach program called Ugnayan sa Sining that
promotes regional arts through
cultural interactions and
exchange. Cultural Center of
the Philippines (CCP) and
National Commission on
Culture and the Arts (NCCA)
made a conscious effort in
promoting cultural events in the
different regions because in the
past Manila has been regarded
as the center of cultural and
artistic activities. It started with
four groups: Sining Bulakeño
(SIBUL) from Malolos, Bulacan;
St. Louis University from Baguio
City; CPU Handbell Choir from
Iloilo City; and Tagum City
Comprehensive National High
School Rondalla from Davao del
Norte. Later, the Youth
Advocates for Theater Arts of
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Mindanao State University in
General Santos city exchanged
cultural visits followed by other groups across the country.
In 2014, CCP launched Kaisa sa Sining: The Regional Arts Centers with its
goal to “further strengthen its linkages and cooperation with local organizations in
the Regions. Below is the map of regional centers participating in Kaisa sa Sining
The CCP is also in charge of the National Art Center in Mt. Makiling, Los
Baños, Laguna, which is home of the Philippine High School for the Arts. The
school was established in 1976 for young aspiring artists. The student population
is about 135-140 to ensure quality of instruction with full scholarship and living
assistance. Grace Nono, Sharmaine C. Buencamino, Nick Pichay, Gerry Leonardo
are among the products of the said school.

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centers/details

The National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)

In 1992, under Republic Act No. 7356 the NCCA was formed
and is responsible in “preserving, promoting and developing culture
and the arts in the Philippines” just like CCP. An overall policy-
making body and coordinator among cultural agencies is one of
its functions. It aims “to encourage artistic creation within a
climate of artistic freedom”.
NCCA has four sub-commissions:
Subcommission on the Arts (SCA), which facilitates the
committees on Architecture and Allied Arts, Cinema, Dance,
Dramatic Arts, Literary Arts, Music, and the Visual Arts.

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Subcommission on Cultural Heritage (SCH), which includes committees on Archives,
Art Galleries, Historical Research, Libraries and Information Services, Monuments
and Sites, and Museums.
Subcommission on Culture Dissemination (SCD), which handles committees on
Communication, Cultural Education, and Language and Translation.
Sucmommission on Cultural Communities and Traditional Arts (SCCTA), which takes
care of the committees on Northern Cultural Communities, Central Cultural
Communities, and Southern Cultural Communities.
February has now been known as the National Arts Month (NAM). In
celebration of the NAM, NCCA-SCA come up with the annual Philippine Arts Festival
which consists of several activities and highlight the artistic talent and brilliance of
the Filipinos. Seven of the nineteen national committees – architecture, cinema ,
dance, literature, music, theater, and the visual arts – prepare the following
programs for the Philippine Arts Festival.

Cinema National This activity focuses on film production from the

Rehiyon Committee regions where independent filmmakers showcase
on Cinema their latest films

Sayaw Pinoy National It is a tour dance concert showcasing different

Committee types of dances such as ballet, hip hop,
on Dance contemporary, and folk dance
Literary Art National For this event, writers, publishers, teachers, and
Festival Committee students gather for literary talks and lectures.
on Literary There are also book fairs and exhibits
arts

Tunug- National This is a weeklong ensemble that uses musical

tunugan Committee instruments made from traditional instruments
on Music like, gong, bamboo, or recycled materials to
promote Philippine culture and ingenuity

Tanghal National This is a festival featuring the works of

Committee community-and university-based theater groups
on Dramatic
Arts
Philippine National To celebrate the visual arts for the regions, the
Visual Arts Committee committee holds conferences, workshops, exhibits,
Festival on Visual tours, and painting sessions and competitions
Arts

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 Aimed to be the first Asian festival, conference, and
fair community theater, creative industries, and
Likha Asya NCCA community-based tourism for sustainable
livelihoods. The said conference was joined by
Cambodia, Indonesia, Japan, Thailand, and the
Philippines

In 2013, NCCA sponsored Tanghal Theater Festival featuring regional theater

organizations and university drama groups with the theme “Ani ng Sining”. NCCA
also provides support to community-based theater groups. Together with government
agencies like the Department of Education, the Department Social Welfare and
Development, and Non-Government Organizations believing that community-based
theaters help fortify the spirit of nationalism, patriotism, thereby becoming agents of
change. An example of a younger community-based theater group is Dulaang Kasing
Sining in the province of Bohol. With the help of NCCA, artist -leader Lutgardo
“Gardy” Labad founded the group in February 2015 to address the concerns of the
Boholanos regarding the devastation generated by the earthquake that struck the
region in 2013.

What’s More

Activity 2.3 “Stick Visual

Activity 2.2 “Paper Weaving”
Art”
(Traditional Art)
What you need: 1 short bond
What you need: 1 short bond
paper, toothpick/broom
paper, colored papers, or any
stick/barbeque stick, glue
recycled papers, glue, scissors
What to do: Based on
What to do: Create your own
traditional patterns and
weaving design using the
styles of artwork, create a
colored paper. Place the
visual design by attaching
weaved colored paper on a
the toothpicks on the bond
clean bond paper.
paper using a glue

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 Rubrics
Criteria 20 points 15 points 10 points 5 points 0 points
Work Work generally Work Work Work not
exceptionally, unique, somewhat occasionally unique,
Creativity detailed, and detailed, and unique, unique, detailed, or
interesting. interesting detailed, and detailed, and interesting and
Explores Explores interesting interesting shows no
several several Explores Explores original ideas
different different several several or risks taken
options and options and different different
takes many takes many options and options and
creative risks creative risks takes many takes many
creative risks creative risks
Exceptional Good Basic Minimal No
Use of understanding understanding understanding understanding understanding
Elements and and and and and and
Principles application of application of application of application of application of
the elements of the elements of the elements of the elements of the elements of
art and art and art and art and art and
principles of principles of principles of principles of principles of
design design design design design
Work done Work done Work done Work done Work done
with with good care with basic with minimal with no care
Craftmanship exceptional and attention care and care and and attention
care and to detail and attention to attention to to detail and
attention to neatness detail and detail and neatness
detail and neatness neatness
neatness
Exceptional Good Basic Minimal Lack of
understanding understanding understanding understanding understanding
Understanding, of project of project of project of project of project
Achievement, requirements. requirements. requirements. requirements. requirements.
& Completion Assignment Assignment Assignment Assignment Assignment
followed, and followed, and followed, and followed, and followed, and
work is all work is all work is all work is all work is all
complete complete complete complete complete
consistent consistent consistent consistent consistent
Work shows Work shows Work shows Work shows Work shows a
Effort exceptional good effort, basic effort, minimal effort, lack of effort,
effort, planning, and planning, and planning, and planning, and
planning, and pride pride pride pride
pride.

What I Have Learned

Activity 2.4 Now that you have a broader perspective on traditional arts and
the corresponding institutions responsible in preserving and promoting the many
cultural activities, it is time to reflect and do your part as a responsible citizen. Make
a slogan about how to preserve and promote traditional art. Use a separate sheet of
paper for this activity. (10pts= substantial answers, 7pts= somewhat substantial,
5pts= unsubstantial answers).

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 What I Can Do
Activity 2.5 Using google, research one example of traditional arts in your
region. In your research, take note of the following guideline. You can your research
printed or handwritten in a clean sheet of paper.
a) Description
b) Historical background
c) Artist/s
d) Processes used

Assessment
Multiple Choice. In a separate sheet of paper, write the corresponding letter of
the correct answer in each of the item given below.
1. The Ifugaos are best known for this traditional art.
A. BULUL C. PISSIYABIT
B. JUSI and PIŇA D. T’NALAK
2. A traditional art tapestry woven by the T’bolis in South Cotabato.
A. BULUL C. PISSIYABIT
B. JUSI and PIŇA D. T’NALAK
3. Jusi and Piňa are best known in the province of
A. IFUGAO C. MINDANAO
B. LUMBAN, LAGUNA D. MINDORO
4. Mangyans are best known for their
A. BULUL C. WOVEN BASKETRY
B. PISSIYABIT D. WOVEN TAPESTRY
5. The Pissiyabit is best known in what Philippine archilepago
A. LUZON C. VISAYAS
B. MINDANAO D. MINDORO
6. The usual theme for traditional art is
A. ANIMISM C. INTEGRATIVE
B. CONTEMPORARY D. MODERNISM

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7. Cultural Center of the Philippines was estbalished in
A. 1966 C. 1968
B. 1967 D. 1969
8. This government agency was formed under Republic Act No. 7356
A. CCP C. SCCTA
B. NCCA D. NAM
9. The goal of this program was to “further strengthen its linkages and cooperation
with local organizations in the regions”.
A. KAISA SA BITUIN C. KAISA SA PILING
B. KAISA SA LIKHA D. KAISA SA SINING
10. The goal of this government agency is “to preserve, develop, and promote arts
and culture in the Philippines”.
A. CCP C. BOTH A and B
B. NCCA D. NEITHER A and B
11. To date, how many regional art centers are recognized by CCP.
A. 45 C. 50
B. 47 D. 60
12. An NCCA subcomission which facilitates the committee on Architecture and
Allied Arts, Cinema, Dance, Dramatic Arts, Literacy Arts, Music, and the Visual Arts.
A. SCA C. SCH
B. SCD D. SCCTA
13. An outreach progrm embarked by CPP that promotes regional arts through
cultural interactions and exchange tours of accomplished artist and art groups in
the regions.
A. UGNAYAN SA SINE C. UGNAYAN SA PILING
B. UGNAYAN SA MUSIKA D. UGNAYAN SA SINING
14. The number of art centers found in Region VII.
A. 2 C. 4
B. 3 D. 5
15. National Arts Month is celebrated in the month of
A. APRIL C. JANUARY
B. FEBRUARY D. OCTOBER

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 Additional Activity

Philipine traditional art and contemporary art is part of our culture. As a

reader, listener and viewer, you gained a deeper knowledge about what the
traditional and contemporary artist do or did, and why and how they do or have done
it. In doing so, you get to develop appreciation and gratitude for their artistic
endeavors. Its about time to extract your learnings with this assessment.
Observe both of the pictures labelled A and B below. Then, answer the
question appropriately and do not forget to support your answer. Write your answer
in a separate sheet of paper. (5pts= substantial answers, 3pts= somewhat
substantial, 1pt= unsubstantial answers).

A B

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1. Based on the above artworks, make your own analysis by comparing traditional
art from contemporary art.
2. What is the significance of traditional art of the regions to its citizen?
3. What can you do to preserve and promote distinctive artform outside your region
(to other regions or to international communities)?

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References
Benavides-Perez, Angelita. “Philippines Contemporary Arts Expressions and
Experimentations. (Contemporary Art), Inc.,2016, Novaliches Quezon City,
Philippines. Brilliant Creations Publishing Inc. Pages 28-30
Benavides-Perez, Angelita. “Philippines Contemporary Arts Expressions and
Experimentations. (Contemporary Art), Inc.,2016, Novaliches Quezon City,
Philippines. Brilliant Creations Publishing Inc. Pages 38-44
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