SHS

Contemporary
Philippine Arts
from the Regions
Quarter 1-Module 2
Various Art Forms Found in
the Philippines

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Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions–SHS Grade 11/12
Quarter 1 – Week 2
Module 2: Various Art Forms found in the Philippines

Republic Act 8293, section 176 states that: No copyright shall subsist in any
work of the Government of the Philippines. However, prior approval of the
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Borrowed materials (i.e., songs, stories, poems, pictures, photos, brand

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use these materials from their respective copyright owners. The publisher and
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Regional Director: Gilbert T. Sadsad

Assistant Regional Director: Jessie L. Amin

Development Team of the Module

Writer: JOSEPH M. ALFELOR, Nabua NHS, Camarines Sur

Editors: Jinky S. Alejandrino, Camaligan NHS, Camarines Sur

Francis Edwin D. Conde, Nato NHS, Camarines Sur
Lourdes A. Dacara, Nabua NHS, Camarines Sur
Ryan Perez, Nabua NHS,Camarines Sur

Reviewers: Francis Hassel N. Pedido, Pamplona NHS, Camarines Sur

Mariben D. Berja, SDO Camarines Sur

Illustrator: Evan Lee P. Leonem; Milaor CS

Alvin G. Alejandro, San Ysiro ES, Antipolo City

Layout Artist: Joseph M. Alfelor, Nabua NHS, Camarines Sur

Content Validator: Francis Edwin D. Conde, Nato NHS, Camarines Sur

Language Editor: Mariben D. Berja, SDO Camarines Sur

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.

This module will help you to be well informed about Contemporary Arts
and their practices from various regions in the Philippines.

As a Senior High School student, part of your responsibility is to

increase your knowledge, widen your awareness, and deepen your
understanding on various art forms found in the Philippines. And therefore, it
will direct you to know and analyze;

1. How can you explain the practices and initiatives of each region
in preserving and promoting contemporary arts? Give
examples.
2. What are the Philippine Contemporary Art Forms? Define each.
3. What are example of Visual Arts, Literature and Music?

You will find this module interesting and challenging if you will take
time to read all the instructions/ directions. It is necessary for you to undergo
with the tasks/activities not too in haste, in order to get the best result of your
learning experience. You can go back with the lessons if you will find difficulty
in some areas/ skills or proceed with the lessons to advance with the next
subjects/topics in the next module.

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCY (MELC)

Describes various art forms found in the Philippines.

(CAR11/12IAC-0b-2)

At the end of the module, you should be able to:

1. Describe various art forms found in the Philippines;

2. distinguish carefully the significant role of art forms
found in the Philippines;
3. create various art forms found in the Philippines.

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 Since you already know our target for this module, are you ready to learn
more? I hope that you will enjoy all the activities and reading materials we prepared
for you. Good luck and happy learning to you.

Painting- introduced to the Philippines in the 16th century.

Dances- varying in influence, from the country's regions.

Weaving- thread being measured, cut and mounted on a wooden

platform; threads are dyed and weaved on a loom.

Pottery- a craft of making ceramic material into pots or pottery wares

using mud.

indigenous art - refer to the utility of indigenous materials as a medium

for the creation of different kinds of artwork.

Tanaga - Filipino poetry

traditional dancing - generally more of a social activity rather than

competitive but it is normally choreographed.

19th Century - more secular Filipino art

Source:https://quizlet.com/257490315/various-art-forms-in-the-
philippines-flash-cards/

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 PRE-TEST

DIRECTIONS: Choose the best answer on the following

questions/statements below. Write the chosen letter on a separate
answer sheet.

1. It is often referred to as “Traditional Art”.

A. Contemporary Art
B. Ethnic Art
C. Medieval Art
D. Modern Art
2. This art is expressed either by line, form, texture, value or color. It is being
used as decoration, as educational device and as advertisement.
A. Sculpture
B. Drawing
C. Painting
D. Architecture
3. This art is expressed either by carving, shaping or modeling. It deals mostly
with the human figure, figurines, stands for lampshade and pottery.
A. Sculpture
B. Drawing
C. Painting
D. Architecture
4. This art is expressed through rhythmic features, such as the windows,
ornaments, columns and tile flooring.
A. Sculpture
B. Drawing
C. Painting
D. Architecture
5. It is a series of images that are projected onto a screen to create the illusion
of motion.
A. Animation
B. Motion Picture
C. Still Image
D. Animated Image
6. It is an individual or group interpretation of a song or music.
A. Dance
B. Singing
C. Opera
D. Theatre
7. Its entertainment generally consists of displays of horsemanship; exhibitions
by gymnasts, aerialists, wild-animal trainers, and performing animals; and
comic pantomime by clowns.
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 A. Dance
B. Opera
C. Circus
D. Theatre
8. It is based upon music or any rhythmic sound. It is characterized by rhythmic
or repetition.
A. Dance
B. Opera
C. Circus
D. Theatre
9. This is a stage drama with orchestral accompaniment, in which music is the
dominant element, the performers singing all or most of their lines.
A. Dance
B. Opera
C. Circus
D. Theatre
10. It is a dramatic representation by means of facial expressions and body
movements rather than words.
A. Puppet Show
B. Pantomime
C. Drama
D. Theatre
LET’S CHECK THE RESULT

RATING LEVEL
8-10
EXCELLENT!
Congratulations! You can proceed to the next page and
continue to learn the lesson.

5-7
BETTER!
You can go back to those lessons that you’ve missed and
continue

3-4
VERY GOOD!
You can improve your knowledge and continue to learn the
next lesson.

0-2 NEEDS IMPROVEMENT!

This module will help you to learn better with the new lesson.
You can do it. Let’s open the next page.

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 Can you still remember the previous lesson you have done? What have
you learned from it? Can you share it again?

TASKNO.1: “ LOOK AND FIND”

DIRECTIONS: Your task is to find the forms of art that you know in the puzzle below
by writing it across or down. Writeyouranswerinaseparatesheetofpaper.

Sculpture
Music
Literature
Painting
Architecture

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 TASK NO. 2. REMEMBER ME!
DIRECTIONS: Yourtaskisto
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TASK NO.3: “LET’S READ AND ANALYZE”
DIRECTIONS: Your task is to read and analyze the different lessons below. Are
you ready? Go and proceed now. Answer the activities to find out your skills and

learning.
Now, let’s have a bird’s eye view of the various art forms found in the Philippines.
What particular art forms can you found in the Philippines? The kind of art/
design applied to an artwork? Go proceed now with your lessons.

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LESSON 1 “ART FORMS FROM THE PHILIPPINES”

http://benjielayug.com/2015/04/philippine-ceramics-and-crafts-arts-tiwi-albay.html

Pottery is a VISUAL ARTS that also known as SPACE ARTS, because they
occupy space. The Philippine Ceramics Arts and Crafts Center (Tiwi, Albay), a state-
of-the-art terra-cotta production center in the Bicol region and has been identify its
tourist destination not only in Bicol region but also in the Philippines by the
Department of Tourism. Many potters still abide to choose their traditional method of
pottery and not on the modern process.

LESSON 2 “SEVEN MAJOR ARTS FORMS”

Visual arts. also known as SPACE ARTS, because they occupy space
Literature. Includes the writing of poems,
short- stories, novels, plays, histories,
biographies, essays.
It is also known as fine writing.

www.filibusterismo-summary-with-a-reflection/
Music.It is the combination of sounds.
It is said to be the most dynamic,
most emotional, most universal and
most abstract of all fine arts.

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 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fREsDSnT_2A

Theater. It is one of the oldest and most popular

forms of entertainment, in which actors perform
live for an audience on a stage or in another
space designated for the performance.

https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles?sort=oldest&category_id=&page=78

Dance. It is based upon music or

any rhythmic sound. It is characterized
by rhythmic or repetition.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jabbawockeez

Architecture. This art is expressed through

rhythmic features, such as the windows,
ornaments, columns and tile flooring.

https://guidetothephilippines.ph/articles/ultimate-guides/vigan-ilocos-travel-guide

Film. It is a series of images that are projected

onto a screen to create the illusion of motion.
Motion pictures—also called movies, films,
or the cinema—are one of the most popular
forms of entertainment, enabling people to
immerse themselves in an imaginary world
for a short period of time.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuel_Conde

LESSON 3

“THE THREE MAJOR TRADITIONS IN THE DEVELOPMENT OF

PHILIPPINE ART”

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Three main roots are apparent:

Old Asian influenced music referred to as the indigenous;

Indigenous musical instruments like the flute, drums, rainsticks, native guitars and
bells are made of bamboo, twigs, pebbles, animal skin, seeds and seashells. The
careful manipulation of these materials magically produces sounds and unique
instruments used in tribal dances and ceremonies.

(The tumpong (also inci by the Maranao)

is a type of Philippine bamboo flute used
by the Maguindanaon, half the size of the
largest bamboo flute, the palendag.)

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_of_the_Philippines

(Sulibaw - a hollow Igorot drum, topped

with pig skin or lizard skin.)

https://prezi.com/jufpl_pw_yat/philippine-ethnic-art-o/

(Rain Sticks - simulate the sound of rainfall, and were

originally used in native ceremonies
during dry months to ask
the gods for rain.)

http://www.slideshare.net/babaylan1111/philippine-indigenous-art

(Karaga - is a guitar made up of bamboo

where the strings are slit
from the bamboo itself.)

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 http://www.arts-crafts.aboutphilippines.ph/

(Tongkaling brass bells, used as an

amulet or as a musical instrument.)

http://www.arts-crafts.aboutphilippines.ph/

https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/sep/12/best-classical-music-works-of-the-21st-century

Religious and secular music influenced by Spanish and European forms.

Folk Songs
With the coming of the Spaniards, the Filipinos’ music underwent a transformation
with the influx of western influences.

It produced a religious music connected to and outside the Catholic liturgy and a
European-inspired secular music adapted by the Filipinos and reflected in their folk
songs and instrumental music.

A. Tagulaylay
B.Palimos
C.Kumintang
D. Awit
E. Balitaw
F .Kundiman
G. Harana
H. Folk Songs

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A music genre that is famous among common people and is originally composed by
folks and villagers
Also called the traditional music, folk song is the secular song that appeals directly to
the people's heart
A folk song is short, simple, and eventful

Tagulaylay
A melody depicting grief
Comes from the words “taghoy” (lament) and “alalay” (sustain)
Best adapted through the singing of Pasyon
Usually sung in monotone

Awit
Palimos
A recitative written in 3/4 time and in minor key
its verses are about a Philippine legendary hero or to a heroic poem also called
"awit"
A song of the blind asking for alms

Kumintang
Originally a war song but later became a plaintive song
A nocturnal song sung with the accompaniment of the guitar

Balitaw
Derived from the Malayan word "berita" which means narration or "balita"
It is the counterpart of kundiman

Kundiman
Harana
A traditional form of courtship music in which a man woos a woman by singing
underneath her window at night Comes from the words "kung hindi man"
A Tagalog love song whose rhythmic figure is derived from the lively Spanish bolero,
a typical 3/4 waltz.

https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_music

American/European inspired classical, semi-classical, and popular music.

The American regime lasted from 1898 to 1946 during which time Philippine music

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underwent another process of transformation.

In the newly established public school system, music was included in the curriculum
at the elementary and later at the high school levels. Music conservatories and
colleges were established at the tertiary level. Graduates from these institutions
included the first generation of Filipino composers whose works were written in
western idioms and forms.

American lifestyle and pop culture gave rise to music created by Filipinos using
western pop forms. Referred to as Pinoy pop it includes a wide range of forms: folk
songs, dance tunes, ballads, Broadway type songs, rock’ n’ roll, disco, jazz, and rap .

TASK NO. 4. OUR OWN PRODUCTS

DIRECTIONS: Your task is to complete the information needed on the data retrieval
chart below. Youcanusethetextyouhaveread to check your comprehension. Write
your answers in a separate sheet of paper,

ART FORMS TRADITIONS KIND OF ART

1.

2.

3.

4.

5.

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TASK NO. 5. “I CHALLENGE YOU!”
DIRECTIONS: Your task is to determine the importance of the various art forms
found in the Philippines. This task enables you to share your point of view of what
you have learned from previous lessons, and how can you apply it to your real-life
situations. Explain/Discuss the following questions carefully, by giving your
opinions/ideas regarding the subject learned.
Writeyouranswersinseparatesheetofpaper.
(5 POINTS EACH) .
1) Why is it important to know the various arts in our own country?
2) Do you think we should patronage our traditional arts? Why?
3) As a Senior High School student, how will you promote
the traditional/folk arts in your community/town?
Cite examples of these art works.

TASK NO. 6. “IDENTIFY, LIST AND EXPLAIN”

DIRECTIONS: Your task is to complete the data needed in the statement below. You
can use the text you’ve read to check your comprehension.
Writeyouranswersinaseparatesheetofpape

A. Give at least five contemporary art forms found in the Philippines.

1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
4. ___________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________
Here are some important points to consider. Be sure to copy this
In your notebook for you to review in your assessment test.
B. Give at least five significance of art forms in promoting culture and
economic development.
’’SEVEN MAJOR ARTS FORMS”
1. ___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
3. ___________________________________________________
A.Visual arts. also known as SPACE ARTS,because they occupy space
4. ___________________________________________________
B. Literature. Includes the writing of poems, short- stories, novels, plays,
5. ___________________________________________________
histories, biographies, essays. It is also known as fine writing.
C.Music.It
C. Give atisleast
the combination of sounds.
five insights, It is said
how societies to transformed
are be the most dynamic,
through these
artmost emotional, most universal and most abstract of all fine arts.
forms?
D.Theater. It is one of the oldest and most popular forms of entertainment, in
1.which actors perform live for an audience on a stage or in another space
___________________________________________________
2. ___________________________________________________
designated for the performance.
3. ___________________________________________________
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4. ___________________________________________________
5. ___________________________________________________
 E.Dance. It is based upon music or any rhythmic sound. It is characterized
by rhythmic or repetition.
F.Architecture. This art is expressed through rhythmic features, such as the
windows, ornaments, columns and tile flooring.
G.Film. It is a series of images that are projected onto a screen to create the
illusion of motion. Motion pictures—also called movies, films, or the
cinema—are one of the most popular forms of entertainment, enabling
people to immerse themselves in an imaginary world for a short period of
time.

TASK NO. 7. I CAN MAKE IT!

DIRECTION: Your task is to create any art forms from the various regions. Use a
long size bond paper in doing your outputs.

RUBRICS IN MAKING ART FORMS/ART WORKS

Excellent Good Fair Needs SCORE

Improvement
(5) (4) (3) (2-1)

Craftsmanship The art work is The art work is The art work is The art work is
exceptionally attractive in acceptably distractingly
attractive in terms of attractive messy.
terms of neatness. though it may
neatness. Well Good be a bit
constructed construction messy.
and not messy. and not very
messy.
Creativity Art work is Art work is Art work is The artwork does
exceptionally creative and a creative and not reflect any
creative. A lot good amount some thought degree of
of thought and of thought was was put into creativity.
effort was used put into decorating it.
to make the decorating it.
banner.
Originality Exceptional Good use of Average use No use of new
use of new new ideas and of new ideas ideas and
and originality originality to and originality originality to
to create an create an to create an create an
artwork. artwork. artwork. artwork.

TOTAL

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Score:

Score Numerical Rating Adjectival Rating

12-15 100% Excellent

11 96%

10 92% Very good

9 88%

8 84% Good

7 80%

6 76% Fair

5 72%

4 68% Needs Improvement

3 64%

2 62%

1 60%

POST TEST

DIRECTIONS.On the space provided for, write the correct term/answer being
described by the following statements.

1. _____ - are primarily for aesthetic enjoyment through the senses.

2. _____ - Also known as minor arts.

3. Visual arts are also called space arts because _____.

4. _____ - They are also known as Time Arts. “Under performing arts, both

5. _____ and the

6. _____ elements are combined.”

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7. _____ - expressed by either line, form, texture, value or color.

8. _____ - it is said to be the most dynamic, most emotional, most universal and

most abstract of all time.

9. _____ - Stage drama with orchestral accompaniment.

10. _____ - This includes acting, directing, stage setting, stage lighting and public
speaking.

RATING LEVEL
10-8 EXCELLENT! Congratulations! You can proceed to the next
page and continue to learn the lesson.
7-5
BETTER! You can go back to those lessons that you’ve
missed and continue

4-3 VERY GOOD! You can improve your knowledge and

continue to learn the next lesson.

0-2 NEEDS IMPROVEMENT! This module will help you to learn

better with the new lesson. You can do it. Let’s open the next
page.

DIRECTIONS: Read and study more about researches on various classical and
contemporary art forms. Answer the following questions in your notebook:
1.What are the point of views of the following thinkers/philosophers in art?
A. Plato B. Aristotle C. Martin Heidegger D. David Humes E. Immanuel Kant
2.What is the difference between classical and contemporary arts?
2.Give some examples of classical and contemporary art.

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 PRE-TEST POST-TEST

1. D 1. FINE / AESTHETIC / MAJOR

2. C 2. PRACTICAL / UTILITARIAN
3. A 3. Visual arts
4. D 4. AUDITORY ARTS
5. VISUAL
5. B 6. AUDITORY
6. B 7. PAINTING
7. C 8. MUSIC
8. A 9. OPERA
10. DRAMA
9. B
10. B
TASK NO. 1. LOOK AND FIND– Answer may vary.
TASK NO. 2. REMEMBER ME!-Answer may vary.
TASK NO. 3. LET'S READ AND ANALYZE.
TASK NO. 4. OUR OWN PRODUCTS– Answer may vary.
TASK NO. 5. I CHALLENGE YOU!-Answer may vary.
TASK NO. 6. IDENTIFY,LIST AND EXPLAIN-Answer may vary.
TASK NO. 7. I CAN MAKE IT– rate of outputs may vary.

ARTICLES:
http://benjielayug.com/2015/04/philippine-ceramics-and-crafts-arts-tiwi-albay.html
https://janinekarlablog.wordpress.com/2016/03/06/noli-me-tangere-and-el-filibusterismo-
summary-with-a-reflection/
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fREsDSnT_2A
https://www.vigattintourism.com/tourism/articles?sort=oldest&category_id=&page=78
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jabbawockeez
https://guidetothephilippines.ph/articles/ultimate-guides/vigan-ilocos-travel-guide
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Manuel_Conde
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Art_of_the_Philippines
https://prezi.com/jufpl_pw_yat/philippine-ethnic-art-o/
http://www.slideshare.net/babaylan1111/philippine-indigenous-art
http://www.arts-crafts.aboutphilippines.ph/
Corazon Canave-Dioquino musicologist,
https://www.theguardian.com/music/2019/sep/12/best-classical-music-works-of-the-21st-
century
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Renaissance_music
en.m.wikipedia.org
prezi.com
gwhs-stg02.i.gov.ph

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