MODULE 1 : ARTS AND CRAFTS OF LUZON (HIGHLANDS AND LOWLANDS)

Objective
Most Essential Learning Competencies:
Analyzes elements and principles of art in the production of one’s arts and crafts inspired by
the arts of Luzon (highlands and lowlands) A7EL-Ib-1
Identifies characteristics of arts and crafts in specific areas in Luzon (e.g., papier mâché [taka]
from Paete, Ifugao wood sculptures [bul’ul], Cordillera jewelry and pottery, tattoo, and Ilocos
weaving and pottery [burnay], etc.) A7EL-Ia2
I. INTRODUCTION
Arts and crafts are important means of expression, which communicate views, ideas, and
feelings through the use of skills and imagination. These are important parts of our daily lives and
can be found everywhere.

ACTIVITY 1
Matching Type

Elements of Arts
Direction: Identify the definition of each element of arts. Write only the letter of the correct answer
before the number.

______1. Line a. Strokes that show motion and connect two points. Maybe vertical,

______2. Form horizontal, diagonal, and etc.

______3. Space b. The lightness or darkness of an object or color.

______4. Texture c. Hue. May be complimentary, primary, secondary, tertiary,

______5. Shape analogous, or part of a color wheel.

______6. Color d. Area enclosed when both sides of a line meet (2-D objects)

______7. Value e. The feel, real or implied, on an object or its surface

f.What is between objects, also known as negative space

g.Shows an object in space, the mass or positive space it occupies (3-

D objects).
Principles of Arts
Direction: Identify the definition of each principle of arts. Write only the letter of the correct answer
before the number.

______1. Emphasis a. When one area in a work of art stands out more than another.
The part catches your attention first.
______2. Movement b. The feeling of wholeness or the part belonging together
______3. Unity c. The motion created in a work of art. Often uses the principle of
rhythm to achieve this.
______4. Rhythm d. A large difference between two things to create interest and tension
______5. Contrast e. The repetition of lines, shapes, or colors to create a feeling of
movement
______6. Variety f. The use of differences and change to increase the visual interest of
the work
______7. Proportion g. The comparative relationship of one part to another with respect to
size, quantity, or degree; SCALE.
II. DEVELOPMENT

Arts and Crafts of the Ilocos Region and the Cordillera Administrative Region(CAR)

ILOCOS REGION

Architecture
Vigan , considered as the “Intramuros of the North,” retains the Spanish colonial architecture
along its narrow and cobbled-stoned streets known as Calle Crisologo.

Textile
Inabel is a hand weaving technique of the Ilocanos that is produced using traditional wooden
looms. The different designs represents different meanings: the dizzying “binakol” weave
represents the wave of the sea. They believe that this design protects them from bad spirits.

Pottery
Burnay is an unglazed earthen jar with small opening. It is used for storage for water and rice
grains and as container for salt, brown sugar. Basi (local wine) and bagoong (fermented fish). The
potters mix fine gravel, sand and ashes and fire the clay to make the burnay heavy and sturdy.

PANGASINAN

Weaving
The arts and crafts of Pangasinan include the smoothly woven Bolinao mats made from buri or
raffia leaves, and the bamboo crafts (baskets furniture) of San Carlos.

CORDILLERA ADMINISTRATIVE REGION (CAR)

KALINGA

Textile
The native of Kalinga are skilled weavers. One of their finest products is their textiles, which is
characterized by red stripes and white,yellow, and black geometrical patterns.

The southern Kalinga women wear the wrap-around skirt or tapis called kain, which reaches
below the knee. The northern Kalinga wear saya, an ordinary woman’s skirt covering the body
from waist to feet.
The color used in their textile have cultural meanings: red signifies bravery; black is for soil
or land; white is for the flowers of the coffe trees; yellow for the sand; and green for the
mountains.

Basketry
The basketry of the Kalinga shows their fine craftsmanship. The labba is a bowl-shaped
basket made from rattan, with sizes that vary from 20 to 150 cm in diameter.

Tattooing
Tattooing is another form of art of the Kalinga. Because it usually covers the chest and the
arms, it may be considered as clothing and decorations. It also signifies a rite of passage from
youth to adulthood, a mark of heroism, and braveryand one’s status in the community. The design
consist of geometric patterns and lines.
Wang-od is the last “mambabatok” or traditional Kalinga tattoo artist.She uses a mixture of
charcoal and water that is tapped onto the skin through a thorn end. They are believed that if
someone of the bloodline does tattoo, it will get infected.
III. ENGAGEMENT
ACTIVITY 2
Direction: Give the name of the arts and crafts, their characteristics, elements and principles that
they observe.
Characteristics, Elements and Principles of Arts

1.

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Name
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Name
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4.

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Name
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Name

IV. ASSIMILATION
ACTIVITY 3
As a Doloresin, draw the arts and crafts found in your town and give a short description.
SEATWORK
Direction: Put a chek (√) if the statement is correct and cross (x) if it is wrong.
_____1. Ilocos Region are known for their inabel fabric and Burnay Jar.
_____2. The arts and crafts of Pangasinan include the smoothly-weaved Bolinao mats made
from buri or raffia leaves.
_____3. Wang – od is the last “mambabatok “. She uses a mixture of charcoal, water, and
blade.
_____4. The Kalinga’s labba is a bowl-shaped basket made from rattan,with sizes vary from 20
-150 cm in diameter.
_____5. The southern Kalinga women wear the wrap-around skirt or tapis called kain, which
reaches below the knee.