THE ART IN SOCIETY OBJECTIVES: a.

Analyze and critique qualities of Philippine art through some Filipino

artists presented. b. Recognize notable technical characteristics and innovations of Filipino artists. c.
Apply the Filipino subject matter or technique through a simple creative output. d. Familiarize with the
materials that we have in the country e. Utilize some of the materials into special projects f. Develop
concern towards our cultural items and even the raw materials where they came from and be
participative in activities that will help conserve, preserve and protect our resources. g. Develop a
sensibility to the importance of artworks and artifacts and learn the reason why they are being
preserved.

DISCUSSION

ARTS IN THE PHILIPPINES

The art of the Philippines refers to the works of art that have developed and accumulated in the
Philippines from the beginning of civilization in the country up to the present era. It reflects to its society
and non-Filipinos the wide range of cultural influences on the country’s culture and how these influences
honed the country’s arts. The art of the Philippines can be divided into two distinct branches, namely,
traditional arts, and nontraditional arts. Each branch is further divided into various categories with
subcategories.

Branches of art in the Philippines

(A) Traditional arts – bearers of traditional arts can be nominated as Gawad Manlilikha ng Bayan
(GAMABA), equal to National Artist.
 Folk architecture – including, but not limited to, stilt houses, land houses, and aerial houses
 Maritime transport – boat houses, boat-making, and maritime traditions
 Weaving – including, but not limited to, basket weaving, back-strap loom weaving, headgear
weaving, fishnet weaving, and other forms of weaving
 Carving – including, but not limited to, woodcarving and folk non-clay sculpture
 Folk performing arts – including, but not limited to, dances, plays, and dramas.
 Folk (oral) literature – including, but not limited to, epics, songs, and myths
 Folk graphic and plastic arts – including, but not limited to, calligraphy, tattooing, folk writing,
folk drawing, and folk painting
 Ornament, textile, or fiber art – hat-making, mask-making, accessorymaking, ornamental
metal crafts
 Pottery – including, but not limited to, ceramic making, clay potmaking, and folk clay sculpture
 Other artistic expressions of traditional culture – including, but not limited to, non-ornamental
metal crafts, martial arts, supernatural healing arts, medicinal arts, and constellation traditions

(B) Non-traditional arts – bearers of non-traditional arts can be nominated as National Artist, equal to
Gawad Manlilika ng Bayan.

 Dance – including, but not limited to, dance choreography, dance direction, and dance
performance
 Music – including, but not limited to, musical composition, musical direction, and musical
performance
  Theater – including, but not limited to, theatrical direction, theatrical performance, theatrical
production design, theatrical light and sound design, and theatrical playwriting
 Visual arts – including, but not limited to painting, non-folk sculpture, printmaking,
photography, installation art, mixed media works, illustration, graphic arts, performance art, and
imaging
 Literature – including, but not limited to, poetry, fiction, essay, and literary/art criticism
 Film and broadcast arts – including, but not limited to, film and broadcast direction, film and
broadcast writing, film and broadcast production design, film and broadcast cinematography,
film and broadcast editing, film and broadcast animation, film and broadcast performance, and
film and broadcast new media
 Architecture and allied arts – including, but not limited to, non-folk architecture, interior
design, landscape architecture, and urban design
 Design – including, but not limited to, industrial design, and fashion design

ARTS, SOCIETY, CULTURE

When we talk about the value of arts and culture to society, we always start with its intrinsic
value: how arts and culture can illuminate our inner lives and enrich our emotional world.
However, we also understand that arts and culture has a wider, more measurable impact on our
economy, health and wellbeing, society and education. It’s important we also recognize this
impact to help people think of our arts and culture for what they are: a strategic national
resource.
The value of arts and culture to people and society outlines the existing evidence on the impact
of arts and culture on our economy, health and wellbeing, society and education.
Art has existed for many years in our society. We have seen paintings in caves and rocks.
However, many of us don’t take art very seriously. We think it’s something anyone can do. But
art needs lots of creativity and is very important for our society for the following reasons.
1. it is a natural behavior Just like language is a natural behavior of expressing oneself, so is art.
When children are young, they draw to express themselves. They try to draw something creative
that reflects their thought process.
2. Media for communication There are different types of language. You might not understand a
particular language. But art is a universal form of communication. Everyone can understand it.
With art, you can share your ideas and thoughts with other people.
3. It talks about culture and society When you look at the paintings made in caves and rocks by
the ancient people, it gives us an idea about their culture. So, art is a form of preserving culture.
It reflects a society’s beliefs, cultural values, etc.
4. Attracts tourism People visit many places because of art, like the Louvre in Paris or Granville
Island in Vancouver. Art doesn’t only mean expensive things; these are architecture and
sculpture as well.

In The Art of Life, Tim Kasser, professor of psychology and co-author of Common Cause; The Case for
Working with our Cultural Values, sets out the evidence base for the shaping of values and explores the
potential of engagement with art and culture to affect our:

 self-acceptance,
 affiliation, and

 community feeling,

As well as values that are known to affect higher levels of personal, social, and ecological well-being such
as:

 freedom,

 creativity,

 self-respect,

 equality and

 unity with nature.