ART APPREICATION

ACTIVITY 1

A. Description of the artwork, product or artifact

Name or term: Pearl Bracelet

Color: Peach

Composition: Pearl stone and a silver flower

Dimensions: Round

Other information: It is one of the famous souvenirs here

in Palawan

B. ESSAY: How does this product or artifact express the

Filipino concept of Art? (minimum of 5 sentences).

The bracelet that I bought is composed of a Pearl stone and a small silver flower. It is a
hand-made bracelet that commonly made and sell by the elders at the church or in any
souvenir shops. This bracelet is not just an ordinary bracelet because, its pearls expresses
how talented and patient the Filipinos are. Imagine how hard they got those beautiful pearls in
the ocean and use their creativity to create a beautiful concept and designs that will really
attract the customers. And wait there’s more! Those pearls believed to attract wealth, luck and
also offer protection. It is also known for their calming effect and can balance one's karma,
strengthen relationships, and keep children safe. And it is also said to symbolize the purity,
generosity, integrity, and loyalty of its wearer. So, let’s take care and preserve this kind of
treasures because they’re one of a kind and it is something that we should be proud of.