Adap t ab i l i t y - T h e

Dev el o p m en t o f
Islam i c A r t i n t h e
P h i l i p p i n es
 Adaptability
-The term "adaptability" has been thrust into the architectural
world as part of the ever- growing "green" movement. Yet the
common outcome of this message has been energy efficient and
"eco-friendly appliances being added on to otherwise unchanging
design.
-Fragility is a word that is often combated in architecture today.
We generally aspire for solidity, thick and immovable
construction, and maximum fortification. What this results in
though is an opportunity for disaster to strike should our
infrastructure fail. The ocean, being a naturally tumultuous place,
made the Badjao accustomed to loosening the reins on their
Stilt Houses of Badjao
 The Higaonon Tree House
-In the hinterlands of Agusan and
Misamis Oriental, the Higaonon
build their tree houses of ashed
sapling, nipa or cogon grass, split
bam-boo, rattan and bark of trees.
The low roof, at times, also serve
as walls. Wobbling catwalks
connect the smaller houses of
about 6 feet by 8 feet wide. to a
central communal room where a
square box of earth serves as a
IVATAN HOUSE The Ivatan house is made primarily of lime, stone,
wood and thatch. It commonly consists of two
structures, the house proper and the kitchen or
storage area. The main house has the larger area
and is usually made of lime, stone, wood and
thatch. The heavier materials (lime and stone)
provide better shel ter from the constant rains. The
kitchen or storage area is usually made of wood
and thatch.
 MANDAYA HOUSE
The Mandaya house is wholly made of carefully selected bamboo
flattened into slats and held together by horizontal bamboo strips or
a rattan. Ascent to this single room with a small kitchen area is
through a removable single-notched trunk of a tree.
SYMMETRY ART - Symmetry in art is when the elements of a
painting or drawing balance each other out.
- It is a balance that is achieved by the
arrangement of elements on both side of
the center, in other words, the image would
look identical on either side, formed
through horizontal or vertical division.
- A balanced composition feels right. It
feels stable and aesthetically pleasing.
- Everything works together and fits
together in a seamless whole.
- An unbalanced composition can lead to
tension:
 OKIR
- The Okir (motif) is an
exclusive artistic cultural
heritage of the Maranaos of
Lanao, Philippines.
-It is as an artistic design of the
Maranao native inhabitants of
southern Philippines beginning
from the early 6th century
before the Islamization of the
area.
-Okir is a design or pattern
often rendered or curved in
hardwood, brass, silver and wall
In the book of Dr. Nagasura Madale, it explains
that the Okir has patterns which are used by the
Maranao artists. They call them:
(1) Matilak
(2) Potyok
(3) Dapal
(4) Pako
(5)Todi
(6) Pako lungat
Another elements found Dr. Madale are: Naga,
obid-obid binotoon, kianoko, pakonai and tialitali
 MUSLIM ART
-Islam as a religion has long been established since the early
A.D. 600s. Along with its emergence around the world, it
also paved way for the development of its own unique style
of art. Islamic art place emphasis on creating an artform that
is built on the beauty and respect for the teachings of Islam.
Islamic art is characterized by designs of flowers, plant
forms and geometric designs. It is used in calligraphy,
architecture painting, clothing and other forms of fine art.
As Islam spread around the world, this distinct form of art
has become an integral part of the identity of its followers,
including the Philippines.
EXAMPLES OF
MUSLIM ART
 The Development of
-In the 13th century, traders and missionaries
have introduced the religion of islam in the
Islamic Art in the
Philippines, Islamic art meshed with ethnic Philippines
culture and produced a Filipino Muslim art that
reflects the ethnic background and Islamic
identity of the people. During the Spanish
colonization and American occupation, Islam
has been concentrated mostly in the South but
this did not halt the flourishing of Islamic art.
Global development, however, exposed the
Filipino Muslims to its Middle Eastern roots,
who have become their main source of
Thank
you!
JHEY ROSE E. RONDARIO
BSA SCHED-2