Republic of the Philippines 12

Department of Education
Region V
SCHOOLS DIVISION OF SORSOGON
Balogo Sports Complex, Sorsogon City

CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS

FROM THE REGION
LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET No. 2
QUARTER I

Name of Student: __________________________ Date: ____________

Grade & Strand: ___________________________

I. INTRODUCTORY CONCEPT
The arts are described as means of expression that require imagination
and/or skill in making aesthetic objects or encounters that can be shared with other
people. These objects are experiences that may exhibit what is in the imagination of the
artist or creator. These may also portray ideas and emotions. These may also be used to
entertain or persuade other people. These aesthetic objects and encounters create
beauty. The arts include visual arts, architecture, literature, music, dance, theater, and
cinema or film.
However, during the 1970’s up to the present, artists began combining different art
forms and media. An artists may now combine two visual art forms, such as painting and
sculpture. An artist may also integrate two or more different art forms, such as sculpture and
music. Integrating two or more forms of performing arts is still common nowadays, even
though the performing arts are already integrated before the 1970’s such as the case

II. LEARNING SKILLS FROM MELCs

MELC: Discusses various art forms found in the Philippines (CAR11/12IAC-0b-2)

OBJECTIVES:
1. Identify the kinds of sculpture
2. Create your own sculpture by using objects or
materials found in your surroundings which you think helpful for making your
desired output
3. Discusses various art forms found in the Philippines

III. ACTIVITIES

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 Let Us Review

Give the forms and themes of Sculptures.

FORMS OF PAINTING THEMES OF PAINTING

Let Us Study

SCULPTURE AND OTHER FORMS OF VISUAL ARTS

Sculpture is the branch of the visual arts that operates in three dimensions. It is
one of the plastic arts. Durable sculptural processes originally used carving and modelling;
in stones, metals, ceramics, woods and other materials but, since Modernism, there has
been an almost complete freedom of materials and process. In contrast to painting, sculpture
has three dimensions – height, width, and depth. It is created by either carving, modelling, or
assembling parts together.

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GENERAL KINDS OF SCULPTURE:

Free- Standing
This is a kind of sculpture that can independently
stand in space. It has a flat horizontal base. All its sides
contribute to the overall form of the sculpture.

Relief
This kind of sculpture does not have flat horizontal
base. The form is projected from a flat surface. There are
two types of relief-low relief or bas-relief which is slightly
from the flat surface; and high relief. Cagayan de Oro’s
Legendary River Monster is an example.

Assemblage
This sculpture is formed by putting together
materials such as found objects, pieces of paper, sponges,
wood scraps and other materials. A good example of this is
Lamberto Hechanova’s Man and Woman.

Kinetic Sculpture
This is considered as a sculpture in motion because the
entire sculpture or some parts of the sculpture are moving
with the wind or are vibrating with the surrounding air.

Welded Sculpture
Creating these sculptures involve the process of
connecting sheets of metal together by using an acetylene
or electric torch.

Use of Glass
A kind of sculpture where the medium of
expression used by the artist is glass.

Symbolic Sculpture
It is a kind of sculpture in which an abstract idea is represented by means of allegory
and personification.

OTHER FORMS OF VISUAL ART:

Aside from painting and sculpture, other visual forms can be seen in every region
in the country. Some of them are even used by people on a regular basis. The following are
some of the visual arts used by various companies and offices:

Advertising Art
This refers to using paid space or time in any of the..
[Link] inform and influence the public. This is used to..
encourage the public to patronage certain goods and..
services, or to support policies or persons.

Bamboo Art
This refers to works made of bamboo that may be.
[Link] purposes, for decorations or..

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ornaments.

Basketry
This refers to the art of creating containers by..
weaving, plaiting, or braiding materials into hollow..
[Link] that can either be used for..
carrying, storage and. trapping animals.

Book Design
Book design involves structuring and reproduction of bound pages that are filled
with text and / or images, and are protected by hard or soft covers.

Costumes
These are garments, hairstyles, and accessories that are worn by individual
members in a particular society.

Embroidery
This refers to the art of stitching ornaments on cloth.
by hand.

Food Art
This involves packaging and / or presentation of food..
[Link] way. Food art involves enhancing the food..
itself [Link] packaging in an artistic way.

Furniture
These are decorative and functional objects which are typically found in a public
or private dwelling or building. These are also known as muebles or kasangkapan.

Komiks and Editorial Cartoon

Both komiks and editorial cartoon involve illustrations of stories or events.
However, an editorial cartoon is a single-frame illustration that may either makes fun
of political leaders or institutions, or comments on current events. The komiks, on the
other hand, may use single or multiple frames with conversations of people or animals
placed inside “balloons”.

Leaf Art
Leaf art is used in religious rituals, food wrapping, and..
even as a form of modern artistic expression. This makes..
[Link] different from basketry.

Mat Weaving
This refers to the art of “plaiting strips of organic fibers into mats”. These mats, locally known
as banig, are cool, light, and portable compared to fixed beds.

Metal Craft
This includes all objects made from metal using the processes of brass casting and
blacksmithing, tinsmithing, or goldsmithing and silversmithing.

 Brass casting and blacksmithing

This process involves casting and forging pieces of brass or bronze. Anting-anting or
amulets are also created using this process.

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  Goldsmithing and silversmithing
These processes involves the use of gold and silver in creating objects and
ornaments.

 Tinsmithing
Tinsmithing can be easily seen in creating jeepneys, kalesas, and cariton or
ice cream cart.

Multimedia
This consist of works that involves the use of other senses in appreciating those
works aside from the sense of vision.
 Conceptual Art
In this type of multimedia, a visual artist “ideates or sets up a situation,
placing philosophical value in the process itself while negating the importance of
craftsmanship in arriving at a finished art object.

 Installation Art
In this type of multimedia, the artist puts together materials and
objects in an exhibition space to cast a new experience or idea.
 Performance Art
In this type of multimedia, an artist converts himself or herself
into an art object in motion and sound.

Paper Art
This involves the processes of cutting, pasting,.
recycling, and / or constructing of objects from paper..
Paper art used to. be limited with folk paper art such as..
taka and higante from. Angono, parol, pastillas,
wrappings,.and kites.

Personal Ornaments
These are objects that are worn on the human body. Jewelry falls under this form.
These are worn either to enhance a part of the body of the wearer, to exhibit rank or
status, or to symbolize ritualistic and emotional states.

Photography
This refers to the process of producing images using a light-sensitive chemical
plate or film. Photographs are taken to serve as portraits and as propaganda which is
highly useful medium for an artist.

Pottery
Pottery is a general term for decorative and useful..
[Link] from clay and set off at high temperatures..
[Link] frequently interchanged with “ceramics”. However,..
it [Link] to note that application of ceramics is wider..
[Link] includes industrial use.
 Earthenware or Terracotta
This type of pottery is made from clay and is usually fired at
1,700-2,100 ᵒF.
 Stoneware
This type of pottery is made from clay and feldspar.
 Porcelain
This type of pottery is made from kaolin, a special type of clay
that is extra fine, white and feldspar.

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Printmaking
This refers to transferring images from a firm surface, such as metal or wood , to
a pliable surface, such as cloth or paper, using pressure. This is different from
production because printmaking involves making the plate either by hand (of the artist)
or mixed with mechanical means.

Tattoo Art
This refers to a body adornment permanently..
engraved..on the skin using a sharp instrument and plant..
dyes or inks.

Textile Weaving
This refers to the process of creating cloth by...
interweaving a series of parallel vertical threads with…
another. series of horizontal threads at right angles.

ARCHITECTURE

Architecture is considered to be one of the most functional branches of the visual

arts. We can freely see architecture in our surroundings because architecture involves
designing the form of a building while allowing the building to serve its function. It is
considered to be the “art to inhabit.”

Throughout Philippines history, both foreign and Filipino architects introduce

innovations when it comes to creating buildings and large structures. Even though the
design of buildings and homes are still Western-inspired, architects started to
appreciate Filipino social traditions and cultural values. In fact, local materials were
used by architects like Francisco Mañosa, a Filipino architect considered as one of
the most influential Filipino architects of the 20th century, in designing homes and
buildings. In addition to that, they sought ways to express these traditions and values
in architecture.
FORMS OF CONTEMPORARY ARCHITECTURE:
Domestic Buildings and Houses
Apartment
This refers to a building composed of many residences called units. This is
usually built in populated urban areas. Nowadays, in order to maximize the use of
space and because of the increased buying power of the population, condominiums
were developed. These condominiums are larger offshoots of apartments.
Bahay na Bato
The bahay na bato is considered to be a residence
of... [Link]. A typical two-storey bahay na bato..
generally has [Link] floor that is made of brick or...
stone, and has a [Link] level. The windows and..
the level have grilles, while [Link] at the upper..
level .have sliding shutters. The roof [Link] bahay..

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[Link] slants on four sides.

Barong-barong
The barong-barong are houses of the landless poor that are built on any land or area.
These are usually found near the esteros, riverbanks, and bayshores; spaces along high
walls, railroad tracks; spaces near abandoned buildings, and garbage dumps; or any vacant
lot. Some of these barong-barong are built under bridges.
Bungalow
This refers to one-story house with a wide front porch and large windows. It may also
have a terrace, which may be roofed or not.

Ethnic Houses
Bahay Kubo
The bahay kubo is considered as an ethnic house of..
Christian peasant families living in the lowland areas..
[Link] owned by families belonging in low.
[Link].
Houseboat
The houseboat is basically a boat that also serves as dwelling. The Badjaos or
Sama Laut typically reside in houseboats.
One-and-a-Half Story House
The one-and-a-half story is characterized by an upper level or story covering just
a half of the lower level. This may also become a split-level house if half of the ground
level is higher in such a way that it is halfway between the ground level and the upper
level.
Split-level House
The split-level house in the Philippines has two main levels. The lower level
houses has the kitchen, living and dining areas, while the upper level has the
bedrooms. These levels are separated by about half or less-than-half a story.

Tsalet
The Philippine tsalet refers to a suburban house that has one story, a two-story
house with living quarters on the upper level, or an elevated one-story house. The
term tsalet came from the term “chalet” which refers to a peasant house in Switzerland that
has upper levels jutting over the lower levels, a steep roof and a decorated gable.

Commercial Buildings

Market (Palengke)
This refers to a place or building for buying and selling..
goods. This is also referred to as tindahan, and tiyangge.
Nowadays, the palengke has evolved into the..
supermarket,.which puts the wet market and the grocery..
together in [Link] complex. The mall, or galleria,.
is considered a more recent evolved form of the palengke.

Buildings that house banks, business offices, and factories

These buildings have plain wall surfaces and large windows. These also have
bold rectangular forms and clean lines.

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Government Buildings
Capitol (Kapitolyo)
This refers to the building of the provincial..
government..Most of the kapitolyo in the country use..
columns and.. pediments in the exterior of the buildings.
Town Hall (Munisipyo)
This refers to the building of the municipal government. The offices of the mayor,
the municipal council, the municipal court and jail, and other important offices such as
the municipal registrar’s office are located here. There are some instances, however,
when the municipal court and jail are housed in a separate building called tribunal.

Public Buildings and Structures

School (Eskwelahan)
This refers to a place where young people are educated to become productive
members of the community. The most common style of the eskwelahan is
American-influenced, which featured a concrete structure elevated on stilts.
Kamalig
The Kamalig is the Tagalog term for a building used for storing grain. This is
considered to be the most economically significant structure among the tribes in
Northern Philippines. In some provinces, especially those in the lowland areas, the
bahay kubo or nipa hut can be used as a form of kamalig.
Masjid
The masjid or mosque refers to a place of worship of...
the. Muslims. A typical Philippine mosque has the..
[Link]: a tower called minaret, a prayer niche..
called mihrab., the dome, arches that are reinforced with..
pillars, and a pulpit.. called mimbar.
Cemetery (Sementeryo)
The cemetery is a place where people bury the dead. It has other names, such as
kampo santo, pantyon, and libingan. A cemetery had a small chapel and vaults or
nichos surrounding the chapel. Nowadays, memorial parks are developed.

Church (Simbahan)
The simbahan is a place of worship for a Christian congregation. How a church
was designed usually depends on the religious denomination it belongs.
Movie House (Sinehan)
The sinehan is a place where people watch film or motion pictures.
Theatre (Teatro)
The teatro is a building for dance, musical, and theatrical presentations. This is
different from an auditorium because the teatro is essentially a separate building
compared to the former.

Other Forms and Structures

Fort (Kuta)
These are structures that are built to defend a community against enemies.
These are usually found in areas with natural barriers, such as cliffs, hills, narrow
passes, mountains, and waters.

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Lighthouse (Parola)
The lighthouse is a structure built on an island, peninsula, or rock to ensure that
ships will be able to pass through a narrow area safely.
Bridge (Tulay)
The tulay is a horizontal structure that serves as a passageway between two
areas separated by a body of water, a hollow area, or a road.

Let Us Practice

Read the statements carefully. Identify what is being described in the statement.
Write the letter of your answer on the space provided..
1. This body adornment involves putting plant dyes into the skin through the use of
a sharp instrument.
a. Leaf art c. Textile weaving
b. Tattoo art d. Multimedia
2. This kind of sculpture stands independently and has a flat base.
a. Free standing c. Assemblage
b. Relief d. Use of glass
3. This form of visual arts refers to the way food is packaged and / or presented in an
artistic way.
a. Tattoo art c. Food art
b. Printmaking d. Costumes
4. This contemporary type of sculpture involves placing together materials such as
found objects, pieces of paper, sponges, wood scraps, and other materials.,
a. Assemblage c. Performance art
b. Advertising art d. Installation art
5. This refers to the process of producing images using a light- sensitive chemical
plate or film.
a. Symbolic sculpture c. Bamboo art
b. Kinetic sculpture d. Photography
6. This is defined as a sculpture with its form projecting slightly from the flat surface.
a. Conceptual art c. Relief
b. Pottery d. Photography
7. This form of visual arts involves braiding, plaiting, or weaving materials to create
hollow three-dimensional containers that can either be used for carrying, storage,
and trapping animals.
a. Basketry c. Printmaking
b. Textile weaving d. Personal ornaments
8. This is also known as a sculpture in motion.
a. Tattoo art c. Furniture
b. Metal craft d. Kinetic sculpture
9. This type of pottery is made from kaolin, a special type of clay that is extra fine and
white, and feldspar.
a. Stoneware c. Earthenware or Terracotta
b. Porcelain d. Ceramic
[Link] example of this form of visual arts is the use of coconut leaves in wrapping
cooked rice.
a. Bamboo art c. Leaf art
b. Book design d. Metal craft

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 Let Us Remember

 Sculpture is created by either carving, modeling, or assembling

parts together.
 Architecture is considered to be one of the most functional
branches of the visual arts.
 These are kinds of sculpture:
 Free-standing
 Relief
 Assemblage
 Kinetic sculpture
 Welded sculptures
 Use of Glass
 Symbolic Sculpture
 Advertising art
 Bamboo art
 Basketry
 Book design
 Costumes
 Embroidery
 Food art
 Furniture
 Komiks and Editorial cartoon
 Leaf art
 Mat weaving
 Metalcraft
 Multimedia
 Paper art
 Personal ornaments
 Photography
 Pottery
 Printmaking
 Tattoo art
 Textile weaving
 These are the Forms of Contemporary Architectures:
 Domestic buildings and houses
 Bungalow
 Ethnic houses
 One-and-a-Half Story house
 Split-level house
 Tsalet
 Commercial buildings
 Government buildings
 Public buildings and structures
 Kamalig
 Masjid
 Cemetery
 Church

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  Movie house
 Theatre

Let Us Practice More

Practice Task 1. Test Your Knowledge

Identify what is being described in the statement. Write the letter of your
answer on the space provided.

1. This form of architecture is considered to be the ethnic house of Christian families

living in lowland areas.
a. Kamalig c. Bahay kubo
b. Masjid d. Church
2. This commercial building is a place for buying and selling goods.
a. Market c. Theatre
b. Movie house d. Tsalet
3. This house generally has a ground floor that is made of brick or stone and has
a wooden upper level.
a. Apartment c. Bahay kubo
b. Barong-barong d. Bahay na bato
4. Camp Evangelista of Cagayan de Oro is an example of this architecture.
a. Apartment c. Fort
b. Bahay kubo d. Market
5. Libingan ng mga bayani is an example of this architectural form.
a. Fort c. Market
b. Cemetery d. Movie house
6. A pulpit in a mosque is called a ________.
a. Mimbar c. Mihrab
b. Masjid d. Minaret
7. This is a place of worship for a Christian congregation.
a. Kamalig c. Church
b. Masjid d. Cemetery
8. The building of Cagayan de Oro Provincial Government is an example of this
architectural form.
a. Market c. Church
b. Capitol d. Bahay kubo
9. This commercial building is thought to be an evolved form of the palengke or
market.
a. Market c. Bahay na bato
b. Mall/galleria d. Apartment
[Link] domestic building is deemed as an evolved form of apartment.
a. Mall c. Capitol
b. Market d. Condominium

Practice Task 2. My Own Sculpture

Create your own sculpture. In making your sculpture, you can use objects or
materials found in your surroundings which you think helpful for making your desired
output (e.g. Soap for carving).

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 Evaluation

Matching Artworks
Column A Column B

_____1. Anting-anting a. Advertising art

_____2. Basey mat b. Bamboo art
_____3. Billboard showing a canned tuna c. Food art
product
_____4. Earrings d. Mat weaving
_____5. Kiping chandeliers e. Metal craft
_____6. Lakub from Lanao f. Paper art
_____7. Sapin-sapin g. Personal ornaments
_____8. T’ nalak h. Pottery
_____9. Kites i. Sculpture
_____10. Terracotta Jars j. Textile making

IV. RUBRIC FOR SCORING

RUBRICS:(Practice Task 2)
Criteria 4 3 2 1

Design The design is The design is It has an The design is

well thought thought out. appropriate not well
out. size and thought out.
shape but the
arrangement
is not very
attractive.

Creativity Model is Model is Model is Model is not

original and original. original in original at all.
unique. some part.

Effort There is There is There is There is

evidence that evidence that evidence that evidence that
the student the student the student the student
worked very worked very showed some showed little
hard on all hard most of effort. effort.
aspects the time.

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V. ANSWER KEY
Let Us Review
Forms of painting:
Easel painting, murals, telon painting, jeepney and calesa painting, collage

Themes of painting:
Genre painting, historical painting, interiors, landscapes, portraits, nudes, religious
painting, still life

Let Us Practice
1. B 6. B
2. A 7. D
3. C 8. A
4. C 9. C
5. D 10. A

Let Us Practice More

Practice Task 1.
1. C 6. A
2. A 7. C
3. D 8. B
4. C 9. B
5. B 10. D
Practice Task 2.
Answers may vary (Refer to rubrics)
Evaluation
1. E 6. B
2. D 7. C
3. A 8. J
4. G 9. F
5. I 10. H

VI. REFERENCE
Jonarose M. Cagampang and Marivic G. Ladera
Contemporary Philippine Arts From The Regions - Senior High School
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 - Module 1: Integrative Art As Applied To Contemporary Art
First Edition, 2020

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Prepared by:

MARIBEL ENTERIA GIDO/T-III QUALITY ASSURANCE TEAM (QAT)

Louella Gotladera Alcoba National High School 1. GLORIA G. HATE
2. ROSSANA E. GAMOS
3. ERNIE E. GENOVA

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