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 MODULE 6
Philippine Arts and Its Meaning
 TABLE OF CONTENTS

Cover Page
Copyright
Inside Cover
Overview 1
Objectives 1
Pretest 2
Lesson 1. Philippine Art 3
Activity 1 4
Activity 2 7
Activity 3 8
Activity 4 9
Application (What can I do) 12

Lesson 2. Art Promotion 11

Objectives 11
Activity 1 12
Activity 2 12
Activity 3 13
Posttest (Assessment) 14
Bibliography 16
Author 17
Answer Key (Pre-Test and Post Test) 18
Content Understanding of the significant roles of artists from the Region
Standards:
Performance Creates avenues to advocate the art from the different regions
standards:
Learning Interprets and relates the significance of Art forms from
Competencies: the regions
CAR11/12CAP-0c -e-8

Promotes arts from the regions

CAR11/12CAP-0c -e-9
 WHAT I NEED TO KNOW?

How are you great learner? You are now in the Senior High School, the most
exciting time in your high school life. This is one of the many inputs which you can
learn, acquire skills of your own, and surely appreciate artistic expression in different
form and styles.

The intangible and tangible output of creative expression is represented

through its varied forms and discipline. Let’s find out in this module how
to analyze art in a Filipino sense of taste and its significance to culture in the region.

Lesson 1: Philippine Art

Objectives: At the end of this module the learners are expected to:

1. Explain the characteristics of Philippine art according to identity and purpose;

2. Acquire knowledge of evaluating or interpreting an artwork or masterpieces;
3. Appreciate the significance of a masterpiece to the culture of every region.

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 WHAT I KNOW?

PRE TEST

Choose the best answer from the given choices. Write the letter of your
answer on the space provided.

______1. Filipinos are known to be creative and artistic. What distinguishable

element of Filipino art?
A. It depicts the way of life
B. It describes the masterpiece
C. It shows radicalism
D. it depicts passion

______2. Filipino veneration to God is usually portrayed in any forms of art. Which
among the art forms thatis commonly celebrated during fiesta, bountiful
harvest or town commemoration?
A. Painting C. Festival
B. Architecture D. Fine arts

______3. Philippine Folk dances depict Filipino way of life. Who was the acclaimed
national artist that conducted a study on local forms of celebration and
rituals?
A. Levi Celerio C. Francisca Reyes-Aquino
B. Fernando Amorsolo D. Ryan Cayabyab

______4.Every individual has their own way of interpreting an artwork. What should
be the ideal way of interpreting or analyzing artwork or masterpiece?
A. Focus on the Elements
B. analyze beyond visuals
C. Interpret the technique and medium
D. analyze the visual elements and principles

______5. Art evaluator assesses artwork beyond visuals. Why do they follow the
principles of interpretation?
A. to give objective analysis of an artwork or master piece
B. to provide security, stability and objectivity of evaluation
C. to provide unbiased results
D. to provide stability among evaluators

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______6. Which among the Festivals is not observed in Mindanao?
A. KadayawanFestival C. Moriones Festival
B. SaginganFestival D. Diyandi Festival

______7. Contemporary Filipino artists predominantly exhibits colorful masterpieces

evidently uses indigenous materials and intricately designed to achieve
desired motif. Which Filipino art trend is emphasized in this situation?
A. Monochromatic C. Multifunctional
B. Polychromatic D. Minimalism
______8.Kee Sang Pao loves to post her best drawing and painting on facebook and
Instagram. What is Filipino character that best describes the situation?
A. Recognition C. Charitable
B. Self-expression D .Impulsive

______9.Jeepneys in the Philippines displayed paintings of different landscapes and

rural scenery. Which Filipino art tendency is being exemplified by this
situation?
A. Multifunctional C. Polychromatic
B. Monochromatic D. Maximalism

______10. Cubist paintings are obviously showed several elements of art. Which of
the following does not belong to the elements of art?
A. (Unity, variety, balance )C. (line, shape, space)
B. (Texture, pattern , space) D. (space, shape, color)

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Lesson 1: Philippine Art

WHAT IS IT?

Activity 1: Directions: Complete the concept map with words or phrases that
describes Filipino art. Write your answer in each circle. Answer
the question below.

Philippine
Art

Questions:
What distinct elements of Filipino arts?____________________________
What makes Philippine Arts Filipino?______________________________
___________________________________________________________

LET’S EXPLORE!

What will you expect to know?

Filipinos expressed his thoughts, feelings, and struggles in many ways either
in language, literature, history, art, music, and Philosophy (Fernandez, SP 2009) as
cited in his book The Human Image in the Arts: Introduction to Humanities. How
to determine the Filipino characteristics of an artwork? Does it exhibit remarkable
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sign or implication that determines the identity and authenticity? The Philippines is
obviously rich in culture and art. Its manifestation can be bestowed in term of
the art scene and responses to socio-economic and Political issues. The Filipino
artists are instantly conscious of the ancestral roots trying to shun away
the shadow of colonial influence. The fact that the Philippines had been colonized for
several decades, thus the way of life of the Filipinos had been influenced in
many ways.

Philippine folklore, mythology, and philosophy are one of the subjects of art
expression. In fact, festival in various regions prove the religiosity and superstitions
of people which we think it would be beneficial in transcending
sense of pride and identity, Dedal, J. L (2017), cited in his book Contemporary
Philippine Arts from the Regions: An appreciation Towards National Identity.

Philippine folklore, mythology, and philosophy are some of the subjects of art
expression. In fact, a festival in various regions proves the religiosity and
superstitions of people which we think would be beneficial in transcending sense of
pride and identity, Dedal, J. L (2017), cited in his book Contemporary Philippine Arts
from the Regions: An appreciation Towards National Identity. Abdulmari Asia Imao a
Tausug and a Muslim raised into the limelight of creative art that exhibited the
colorful culture of Muslims in Mindanao. In the field of Music Levi Celerio also made
a name by using indigenous material, a leaf: as medium to create harmonic
melodies. As lyrist, he was commended for writing traditional folk melodies that
rekindled the memories of Filipinos. For literary arts, F. Sionil Jose courageously
wrote about Nationalism and social justice which reflects the desires of all Filipinos.
Amado V. Hernandez was also vocal in his writing about the plight of the farmers. In
film making one of the famous directors was Ismael Bernal. His masterpieces
reflected the struggles of Filipinos against social injustices and women
empowerment. Himala portrayed by Nora Aunor won several recognitions in the
country and abroad. Francisca Reyes-Aquino was also famous in the field of
dancing. She conducted research on local forms of celebration and rituals. In fact her
research made the Filipino youth knowledgeable of their cultural heritage, Ganzon,
CL (2017).

The work of many Contemporary Filipino artists is a great example of a

polychromatic style in which the emphasis is in the intense numerous colors. This
would be expressed in relation to multi-colored traditional creation such as fan, mats,
hats, textiles, lanterns and Christmas decors and predominantly expressed in
festivals in the regions of Mindanao like Diyandi of Iligan City, Kaamulan of
Bukidnon, Higalaay of Cagayan de Oro City, kadayawan of Davao, Binalbal of
Tudela, Inagta of Sinacaban, Dalit of Tangub City and Sagingan festival of Tubod
Lanao del Norte. These festivals are commonly seen in every street dancing during

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the celebration. Intricate designs and colorful costumes mesmerize the interest of the
viewers.

Contemporary artist Aze Ong is known for her organic forms made of
crocheted thread use as a decoration which is inspired by Talaandig tribe. She uses
crochet as a medium of art. Mariano Amar Catague of Davao, usually painted tribal
Manuvu attire. He further emphasizes the pattern of lines and dots. The painting
reveals the peaceful character of the tribe but displaced in their sacred ancestral
land. Moreover, Bert Monterona from Iligan City is innovating indigenous materials
for his art, especially for tapestry paintings and bamboo stick paintings.The motif
such as scallops, triangular mountains, flame, and leaf-like patterns, Ganzon, CL
(2017). The means of transportation of commuters today is the jeepney. It is
decorated with different landscape and rural scenery. It goes to show that Filipino art
is also multifunctional. Multifunctional art is having multiple purposes
Steven Patrick Fernandez, a professor of MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology,
Iligan City, the founder of IPAG (Integrated Performing Arts). IPAG is an institute
based cultural company which showcases the colorful Moro history and culture. It
has portrayed the struggle of the Moro since preoccupation of the colonizers in
Mindanao. The artistic production music, dance,
and arts reflect the anthology of Moro in Mindanao. IPAG and Professor Steven
Patrick Fernandez also won prestigious awards in the country and abroad for his
superb and exemplary performance on stage. Bringing Mindanao Culture all over the
Philippines, Asia and Europe for better understanding of Mindanao culture, somehow
promote the culture of peace

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 WHAT’S MORE?

Activity 2: Directions: Study the portrait painting of

Fernando Cueto Amorsolo and Leonardo da Vinci and
Answer the guide questions below.

Photo credits from Google: Monaliza La Giocondia, By: Leonardo da

Photo credits from Google: Dalagang Bukid, By: Fernando C. Vinci Medium: oil
Amorsolo ,Medium: oil

Questions:

1. What is the subject of the painting?

______________________________________________________________

2. What elements and principles of art are dominant?

______________________________________________________________

3. What do these paintings share in commons? Give example

______________________________________________________________

4. What did you feel while looking at the painting?

______________________________________________________________

5. What is the overall mode of the painting?

______________________________________________________________

6. What makes Dalagang bukid painting FILIPINO?

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 Activity 3: Direction: Interpret the painting below and answer the guide
questions. Choose only 1 painting (A, B, C).

Artist: Vernalyn B. Villasan Artist: Asnawi A. Patani Jr., Shen’s Pearl Coligado, Grade
Grade 12 TVL 3 CSS Batch 2018-19 Grade 12 TVL 3 CSS, Batch 12 GAS, Batch 2017-18
2018-19
Photo credits by Roquesa P. Tejada
Medium: Water-based paint is used for this painting
A B C

Guide Questions:

1. Describe the work/painting.

a. Artist ___________________________________________________
b. Subject matter- Who or what is represented? ____________________
c. Technique and Medium _____________________________________

2. Describe what you see.

What is the subject? What aspects are emphasized? _________________
_________________________________________________________

3. Discuss the elements/principles of the work

___________________________________________________________
___________________________________________________________

4. What do you think is the overall mood of the work?

___________________________________________________________

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 5. Give examples from your description and analysis of the work to explain why
you think and feel the way you do about the piece.
__________________________________________________________

6. What makes the painting FILIPINO?

__________________________________________________________

WHAT I HAVE LEARNED?

Activity 4: Direction: Complete the sentence to make a complete thought.

I discovered that Filipino art is __________________________________

________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

LET’S EXPLORE!

Art aesthetics is in the eyes of the beholder, as they say, abstract art or
painting seems to be unclear that ordinary viewers would not easily appreciate.
However, objectivity is looking beyond style and techniques. Principles are followed
to provide interpretative endeavor to go beyond visuals. The principles are meant to
provide security, stability and objectivity of evaluation. If the principles are followed,
confidently the interpretation is in the right direction. It is also vital to follow the
guidelines for analysis to avoid biases and misconceptions.

Interpretations are not so much right but are more or less reasonable,
convincing, informative and enlightening. It implies the world view. Bear in mind How
and why is very significant in art.

Describe the work- Gather basic information about the work

a. Title of the work
b. Artist or architect
c. When the piece is created?
d. Subject matter- Who or what is represented?
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 e. Technique and Medium- The types of media used to create the work. What
is the technique?
d. Where it was made?

Describe what you see. In a few sentences describe the work. What does it
look like? Is it a representation of something? Tell what the subject is and what
aspects are emphasized. Is it a non-objective work? Tell what elements are
dominant. Avoid using words like beautiful, nice, good or bad.

1. Discuss the elements of the work. Describe the work in more detail. Talk
about the way the art uses these five basic elements of art and design:
line, color, space, light, and shape.
2. Describe your own reaction to the work. Now it’s time to get a little more
subjective. Think about how you feel while looking at the work. What do you
think is the overall mood of the work?
3. Back up your interpretation with examples. Use examples from your
description and analysis of the work to explain why you think and feel the way
you do about the piece.

Art Elements

1. Line (straight, curved, angular, flowing, horizontal, vertical, diagonal, contour,

thick, thin, implied etc.)
2. Shape (what shapes are created and how)
3. Light and Value (source, flat, strong, contrasting, even, values, emphasis,
shadows)
4. Color (primary, secondary, mixed, complimentary, warm, cool, decorative,
values)
5. Texture and Pattern (real, implied, repeating)
6. Space (depth, overlapping, kinds of perspective)
7. Time and Motion

Principles of Design

1. Unity and Variety

2. Balance (symmetry, asymmetry)
3. Emphasis and Subordination
4. Scale and Proportion (weight, how objects or figures relate to each other and
the setting)
5. Mass/Volume (three-dimensional art)
6. Rhythm

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 7. Function/Setting (architecture)
8. Interior/Exterior Relationship (architecture)

WHAT I CAN DO?

Direction: Read the question carefully and write your answer in a

½ piece of paper.

1. If you are asked to create your own masterpiece, what would it be? Why?
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

2. What is the importance of your masterpiece to your region?

________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________
________________________________________________________________

Lesson 2: ART PROMOTION

This lesson is all about the promotion of Art forms in the region. As an artist, it
is not enough to produce art but it should be promoted as well. This is to showcase
artist creativity beyond imagination. Beginner artist must set an objective or purpose
for promotion. If the purpose is to build strong reputation and validation from the
public viewers, feedback is very important for market acceptability. After having been
validated and accepted, you may proceed to a city, regional or even national
presentation of masterpieces.

Learning Objectives: At the end of this module the learners are

expected to:

1. Produce creative visual artworks that demonstrate innovation in

concepts and designs.
2. Appreciate the student’s output to develop self-worth through the
interactions of the viewer.
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 WHAT IS IT?

Activity 1: Directions: Create a video project that details a specific aspect

of the artwork from an artist in the community The presentation
should include appropriate photographs, video, music and
graphs. The final project should be saved to a CD/DVD in8-10
minutes movie format. End credits should be included in the
video. Be mindful of the rubric in making the project.

Good Needs
Criteria
Excellent 10-14 points Improvement
15-20 5-9 points
Has a clear detail of Has a fairly clear detail Little effort has
Content
artist work. Adequate of artist artwork. been spent on
description is evident. Description is lacking. brainstorming
and refining a
concept.
The storyboard The storyboard There is no
Script
and story
illustrates the video includes sketches of evidence of a
board presentation structure each video scene and storyboard or
with sketches of each includes text for each script.
scene. Transition, segment of the
special effects, sound presentation,
and title tracks descriptions of
including text, color, background audio for
placement, graphics, each scene, and notes
etc about proposed shots
and dialogue
Total

Activity 2: Directions: Take pictures of artist masterpieces in different art

forms in your community. Organize the collected pictures in a
portfolio. Write a short literature of the artist, medium used in
the artwork, techniques, and styles with at least 30 pictures in a
portfolio. Be creative in the presentation.

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Criteria Point
Art statement 25
Time and Effort 20
Neatness 10
Creativity 20
Total 75

WHAT DO YOU NEED TO KNOW?

There are best strategies to promote artwork.

1. Join an art competition. This is the most effective way to gain

exposure. In fact, art competition is known for discovering talents
showcasing noteworthy product of art. It would also be the
commencement of their career as an artist.
2. Social media is most powerful tool for promotion of art (facebook,
Instagram ,etc)
3. Join art organizations; organization of artistsin the city, province or
in the community.
4. Getting involved in community activities, they can help promote the
artwork.
5. Look for promotional galleries. City tourism gallery is one of the
beautiful venues for display.
Develop an artist portfolio. It contains artwork of different styles,
genre, subjects, and medium used.

Activity 3: Direction: Write your learning insights in a 1/8 sheet of colored

paper and arrange it in a collage style.

MIND SET MOMENT

The best thing I learned today is……

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 ASSESSMENT

POST ASSESSMENT

______1. Contemporary Filipino artists predominantly exhibits colorful masterpieces

evidently uses indigenous materials and intricately designed to achieve
desired motif. Which Filipino art trend is emphasized in this situation?
A. Monochromatic C.Multifunctional
B. Polychromatic D. Minimalism

______2.Kee Sang Pao loves to post her best drawing and painting on facebook and
Instagram. What is Filipino character that best describes the situation?
A. Recognition C. Charitable
B. Self-expression D.Impulsive

______3. Jeeneys in the Philippines displayed paintings of different landscapes and

rural scenery. Which Filipino art tendency is being exemplified by this
situation?
A. Multifunctional C. Polychromotic
B. Monochromatic D. Maximalism

______4.What should be the ideal way of interpreting or analyzing artwork or

masterpiece?
A. Focus on the Elements
B. analyze beyond visuals
C. Interpret the technique and medium
D. analyze the visual elements and principles

______5. Art evaluator assesses artwork beyond visuals. Why do they follow the
principles of interpretation?
A. to give objective analysis of an artwork or master piece
B. to provide security, stability and objectivity of evaluation
C. to provide unbiased results
D. to provide stability among evaluators

______6. Which among the Festivals is not observed in Mindanao?

A. KadayawanFestival C. Mariones Festival
B. SaginganFestival D. Diyandi Festival

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______7. Filipinos are known to be creative and artistic. What distinguishable
element of Filipino art?
A. It depicts the way of life C. It shows radicalism
B. It describes the masterpiece D. it depicts passion

______8. Filipino veneration to God is usually portrayed in any forms of art. Which
among the art forms that is commonly celebrated during fiesta, bountiful
harvest or town commemoration?
A. Painting B. Architecture C. Festival D. Fine arts
______9.Philippine Folk dances depict Filipino way of life. Who was the acclaimed
national artist that conducted a study on local forms of celebration and
rituals?
A. Levi Celerio C. Francisca Reyes-Aquino
B. Fernando Amorsolo D. Ryan Cayabyab

______10. Cubist paintings are obviously showed several elements of art. Which of
the following does not belong to the elements of art ?
A. (Unity, variety, balance )C. (line, shape, space)
B. ( Texture, pattern , space) D. (space, shape, color)

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 BIBLIOGRAPHY

Book
Fernandez, Steven Patrick C The Human Image in the Arts, Iligan City:
IPAG-Artist Resource Management Inc.,(2009). 5-10.

Ganzon, Carlo Luis C., Journey: Contemporary Arts of the Philippines,

Phoenix Publishing House Inc.,Quezon City, Philippines, (2017),154-161.

Dedal, Jayson L., Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions: Manila,
Philippines: CIB CHRONICA BOOKHAUS,(2015),29-40.
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Artist

Coligado, Shens Pearl L.,Grade 12, batch 2017-19.

Patani Jr, Asnawi A., Grade 12 batch 2018-19.

Villasan, Vernalyn B., Grade 12 batch 2018-19.

Web

Zelasco, Alicha, Why Is the Mona Lisa So Famous? Encyclopedia Britannica, retrieved
01/15/2020,,https://www.britannica.com/story/why-is-the-mona-lisa-so-famous.

https://www.pinoyexchange.com/discussion/583752/balagtasan-fliptop-kakasa-ba-ang-liriko-
mo/p193

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Key Answer
Pretest Post Test
1. A 6. C 1. A 6. C
2. C 7. B 2. C 7. B
3. C 8. D 3. C 8. D
4. B 9. A 4. B 9. A
5. B 10. A 5. B 10. A

POSSIBLE ANSWER
Lesson 1; Activity 1- Concept Map

1.Art is integrated with everyday life

2.Flexibility of material, technical, and formal requirements.
3.Use of available resources for artistic creation
4.Simultaneity of conception and realization

Guide Questions

1. It depicts the way of life.

2. .Art is integrated with everyday life

Activity 2:
1. Subject; Single Portrait of woman
2. Dominant- Color, value, texture and light, value
3. Single portrait painting
4. Self –Portrait
5. Dalagang bukid Filipino- It reflects the way of life and economic activity.

Activity 3
1. a. A. –Verna;yn B. Villasan
b.flower
c. Cubism and water based painting
2. The cubist technique in creating artwork
3. The elements of art used in the painting are shape, color, value
4. Serenity
5. The painting expresses serenity and calmness of the artist.
6. Filipino arts reflects culture or way of life and the mode or feelings of the
artist.
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Generalization: What I have learned/
I have learned that Filipino arts reflect the way of life or culture. It shows the realities
of life. Moreover express the general feelings of the artists.

Application: What can I do?

. 1. If you are asked to create your own masterpiece, what would it be? Why?
Ans. I want to paint a Social reality particularly depression, social problem/ realism
like Politics and Environment. Picture speaks a lot of word. I want to express my
disappointment through canvass painting.

2. What is the importance of your masterpiece to your region?

It is very important to inform my communities/region about the current
problem of our community/region.

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