Traditional Arts

in the Philippines
Traditional Crafts

Semi-final Grading Period

Distance Education
Part 1
Learning Outcomes:
1.Analyze how line was interpreted and utilized in
traditional crafts
2. Develop students’ ability in manipulating the
elements of art
3. Document changes and the shifting
environment such as terrain, texture, sound
through fusion of various elements of art
 Arts in the Philippines refer to the art works
that have develop and accumulated in the Phils.
from the beginning of civilization of the country
up to the present time.

Arts in the Philippines are classified into

traditional arts, arts in Muslim Mindanao or the
Islamic arts and arts in Cordillera region. These
arts reflect the societies wide range of cultural
influence in the country’s culture and how they
honed the country’s arts.
Traditional Motifs
Traditional Motifs
Used by folklorist in analyzing, interpreting and describing the
traditional elements found in the lore of a particular folk groups and
compose the folklore of the various regions and culture of the world
based on the motif patterns.

The use of motifs in the areas of music, literary criticism, visual arts
and textile arts that create recognizable patterns in folk art
traditions.

According to Dr. Margaret Read Mcdonald, motif refers

to the recognizable and consistently repeated story

elements (examples are common characters, objects
actions, and events) that are used in the traditional plot
structures or tale type of many stories and folklore.
Traditional Crafts
A traditional craft should meet the following requirements:

2.
1. Used mainly
Manufactured
in everyday life
by hand

3. Manufactured by 4. Made
using a traditional traditional
technique or skill materials
Traditional Crafts consists of the following:
1.Handicrafts
2.Weaving
3.Embroidery
4.Woodcarving
5.Musical instruments making
6.Earthenware tiles making
7.Glasswork
8.Stonework
HANDICRAFTS
-Main sector of traditional crafts
-made completely by hand or by the use of simple tools
-Have been existing in pre-historic time
-Have cultural and/or religious significance
-First examples were man’s necessities such as for protection or
coverings
-Items made by mass production or machines are not considered
handicrafts goods
-Later improved and adapted according to environmental conditions
and accepted a an art that reflects artistic sense, feelings and
cultural characteristics of a society.
WEAVING
another form of traditional crafts
wool, mohair, cotton, bristles and
silk (materials for weaving)
can be done with all kinds of cloth
obtained by spinning, thread,
connecting the fibers together or
by other materials
EMBROIDERY
Not only used for decoration but also as a means of
communication tool with the symbolism in its design.
The tools in embroidery are crochet needle, needle, shuttle
and hairpin designed either as a boarder or motif and goes
on different names according to the implement used as well
as the technique.
Embroidery materials include silk cocoon, wool , candle stick
bead or any left over cloth.
Embroidery as industry is generally seen in the Ilocos and
Visayas regions.
WOOD CARVING
Common products are: tables, sala sets, cabinet, doors etc.
Greatly simplified and applied mostly to objects in daily use
Architectural works in wood carving include windows, wardrobe
covers, beams etc..
Most common materials walnut, ebony rosewood, narra, acacia,
bamboo etc..
Wooden objects were created by such various techniques such
as topping, painting, relief engraving, caging coating and burning.
MAKING MUSICAL INSTRUMENT

Materials used for making musical instruments came

from trees, plants, skin, bones and animal horn
Musical instruments are classified into: string,
percussion and woodwind
GLAZED
EARTHENWARES TILES

Used for ceramic and art

purpose. Artists usually
create animals
design in these tiles.

As a ceramic art, it

became world famous for
their extra ordinary
creative workmanship.
GLASSWORK
•Another traditional art form
•Church windows made of stained glass in
different models and forms
High quality of glass workmanship is kept
alive in this 21st century
•Figurines, drinking glass, utensils are some
of the examples
STONEWORK
As a traditional crafts plays important role in exterior and
interior decoration in traditional architecture.

 Products of stonework consist of grinders, stone tables,

benches, gravestones human and animal figures and decorative
purposes.

Stonework techniques include carving, relief and statue

BASKET WEAVING
Weaving reed, willow, nut branches, bamboo trunks,
rattan and other materials

Use for home decoration in addition to the original

purpose of helping to carry things
Decorative
Motifs
Decorative Motifs
Sir John Summerson an architectural historian
called decoration and ornament as “surface
modulation” in prehistoric times, decoration
and ornament are indicated in single markings
on pottery, but such markings have been lost
with the passing of time. A wide variety of
decorative styles and motifs have been
developed for a long time in architecture and
applied arts that include pottery, furniture,
metalwork, textiles, wallpaper and other
objects where decoration is the main
justification for their existence.
The vast range of motifs used in ornament were
drawn from geometrical shape and patterns,
plants, human and animal figures. Traditional
ornaments from either parts of the world typically
relies more on geometrical and animal motifs.
Decorative Arts
•Range of artistic disciplines concerned with design and
ornamentation of items.
•The items are usually functional and do not necessarily have
any intrinsic aesthetic qualities
•Also classified as crafts are parts of the larger category of
applied art
•It includes creation of baskets, cabinets, ceramic tiles,
furniture and accessory furnishings , rugs, carpets, tapestry,
embroidery, book illustration , floral decorations, ceramic
pottery(earthenware, stoneware, porcelain) goldsmithing
work, silverware and jewelry art.

•It also embraces theatrical sets, costume, mosaic art, stained

glasswork, precious armor and weaponry and masterpieces
Decorative Symbols
Lines, colors, rectangles and other decorative symbols have no
meaning in themselves if they are not part of the elements of
visual arts.
Textile Art
These are both arts and crafts that use plant, animal or
synthetic fibers to create practical or decorative objects.
Textiles have been a fundamental necessity of human life
since the start of civilization. Methods and materials used
to make them have expanded enormously.

It have been used to cover the human body and protect

it from the elements of the atmosphere; to send social
cues to other people, to store, secure and protect
possessions and to soften insulate and decorate living
spaces and other surfaces.
Clothing made of woven cloth, richly embroidered silk,
well knitted stockings, oriental rug of wool, embroidered
table cloth and curtains, felted fur hat, linen shirl are some
of the basic textile techniques in textile art in the
Philippines.

Traditional Local Myths

The existence of the soul, the significance and
interpretation of dreams and imagination have their
religious, philosophical, and mythological essence and
value among the local folks. These have impacts on one’s
personality as well as to society. Those who believe in the
existence of the soul are mostly theists while the non
believers are atheist. Socrates, Pluto and Aristotle
understood that the soul (psyche) mostly have a logical
faculty.
 Dreams according to Freud are unconscious wish
which needs fulfillment. They lie beyond the
subconscious mind. The impact of dreams on waking
social interactions is profound for dreams have significant
role to play in shaping interactions between people.
Among the barrio folks dreams are symbols that
imply meaning and they are used to signify the game
number that will come out for the day. Daydreams can
affect further daytime mood and behavior.

Imagination can change perception of reality. What a

person sees and hear can be reshaped by our
imagination. Researchers have found that our
imagination can change perception of reality. Our mind
can literally play tricks on us by changing illusions of
what we think and hear and see into what seems like
reality.
So guys, do you understand our lesson through this ppt?
If you have questions or queries regarding this, don’t
hesitate to ask me. I‘m very willing to attend to you. So if
there is nothing bothering you with regard to this topic,
next slide is for us to evaluate your understanding.

Good luck and keep safe everyone!

God speed!
A. Individual Assessment:
If you are good enough in making one of our traditional arts in
the Philippines how are you going to help the country make these
arts visible and still be known to the next generation?
B. Wind Chime
1. Make your own version of wind chime . Apply the traditional
and decorative motifs in it.
2. Wind chime should me made of materials available within your
vicinity. (Examples: empty bottles, glass, shells, stones, wood,
etc. ) Recycled materials may also be used. No need to buy
new ones .
3. Video your work and send it to me. You may also use pictures in
documenting your work in case videoing is not applicable.

Note:
Submission will be until this Friday April 25, 2020 (5pm)
 Great things happen
to those who don’t
stop believing, trying,
learning ,
and
being grateful.