CONTEMPORARY
PHILIPPINE ARTS
FROM THE REGION
QUARTER 1
MODULE 2
Contemporary Arts forms and Practices
in the Philippines: Nationwide and
Luzon
For the learner:
Welcome to the Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions
Module on Contemporary Art Forms and Practices in the Philippines:
Nationwide and Luzon!
This module was designed to provide you with fun and
meaningful opportunities for guided and independent learning at your
own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the contents of the
learning material while being an active learner.
This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:
Expectations - These point to the set of
knowledge and skills that you will learn after
completing the module.
Pretest - This measures your prior knowledge
about the lesson at hand.
Recap - This part of the module provides a
review of concepts and skills that you already
know about a previous lesson.
Lesson - This section discusses the topic in the module.
Activities - This is a set of activities that you need to perform.
Wrap-Up - This section summarizes the
concepts and application of the lesson.
Valuing - This part integrates a desirable moral
value in the lesson.
Posttest - This measure how much you have
learned from the entire module.
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EXPECTATIONS
By the end of this lesson, the learner is expected to…
1. identify the various contemporary art forms practiced nationwide;
2. describe various contemporary art forms from the regions of Luzon;
3. and present a form of integrated contemporary art based on the region of
one‟s choice.
PRETEST
Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on the blank provided before the
number.
1. A delicacy made of glutenous rice and shaped into a leaf used in the
Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon which is also made to serve as a decorative
piece
A. Kiping B. Singkaban C. Vakul D. Burnay
2. Also known as the “dove dance”, it is a dance originally performed in
weddings by the couple and their visitors.
A. Pandanggo Oasiwas B. Sayaw sa Bangko C. Tinikling D. Pantomina
3. It is a poem that is chanted and often carved on a bamboo.
A. Tanaga B. Taka C. Ambahan D. Ikat
4. An indigenous dance in which the dancers tap and utilize halved coconut
husks strapped onto their bodies
A. Zarzuela B. Pandanggo C. Maglalatik D. Batok
5. Tattooing which uses a thorn attached to a stick and a mixture of
charcoal and water
A. Batok B. Hudhud C. Bakwat D. Maglalatik
6. A kind of Filipino poem inspired by the Japanese Haiku
A. Pasyon B. Tanaga C. Ambahan D. Sambali
7. This is a traditional plain or patterned weaving originated in Ilocos using
cotton.
A. Labba B. Balsa C. Balay D. Inabel
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8. A kind of paper art in which intricate designs are made by cutting
Japanese Paper to wrap a delicacy called pastillas
A. Parol B. Pabalat C. Taka D. Kipling
9. A headgear made from dried leaves worn to provide protection from the
heat and rain
A. Vakul B. Butaka C. Gangsa D. Tanaga
10. It is a paper mache craft made using wood statues as molds.
A. Binakol B. Burnay C. Taka D. Higantes
RECAP
Contemporary Art is defined as “the art of „today‟”. It is not a particular period and
does not have a specific style.
Art Forms in the Philippines are Visual Arts, the art meant to be perceived by the
eyes, Performing Arts, any art produced by one‟s voice, body, or presence, Literary
Arts, the art of utilizing words and written language, and Media Arts, which make
use of media devices to show and produce art.
Visual Arts includes drawing, painting, sculpture (carving, modeling, assembling,
casting), printmaking (serigraphy, relief, intaglio), architecture, applied arts
(industrial design, graphic design, fashion design, interior design), handicrafts, and
photography (portrait, landscape, mobile, commercial, food, sports).
Performing Art includes music (e.g. pop, choir, rock, hip-hop, and folk), dance,
theater, and spoken word.
Literary Art includes poetry, legend, novel, short story, and electronic literature.
Media Arts include video art, video games, animation, and digital art (painting and
photo manipulation).
LESSON
Art Forms and Practices: Nationwide and Luzon
Nationwide
Bahay na Bato – It is a house that is based on the bahay kubo architecture
but made with more stable and durable materials with influences from
Spanish and Chinese architecture
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Bahay Kubo – The epitome of Filipino vernacular architecture, it is a house
usually erected with stilts and made of plant materials, such as bamboo and
dried coconut leaves for roofs.
Bangka – A collective term for the diverse maritime crafts across the
country used for transport, fishing, and trading
Harana – a traditional act of courtship in the form of a serenade
Kundiman – a love song written in Tagalog used in courtship
Neovernacular Architecture – Vernacular or traditional architecture
combined with modern architecture (e.g. Coconut Palace, San Miguel
Corporations Headquarters, Cultural Center of the Philippines)
Original Pilipino Music (OPM) – songs composed by Filipino artists in
different genres and styles
Pasyon – A retelling of the Passion of Jesus Christ through readings, chants,
performances, and narratives
Senakulo – a dramatic play or reenactment of the Passion of Jesus Christ
performed during the Holy Week
Tanaga – poetry based on the Japanese Haiku, has 4 lines, 7 syllables for
each line, and has a rhyme scheme of AABB
Zarzuela – a lyric-dramatic play introduced by the Spaniards that blends
theatrical drama, singing, and dancing which started as a form of
propaganda against foreign rule
Region 1 (Ilocos Region)
Bolinao mats (Pangasinan) – Mats made from dried buri or palm leaves cut
into strips and woven. Some strips are dyed to make distinct patterns and
designs.
Burnay (Ilocos Sur) – It is the tradition of making jars from clay kneaded by
carabaos before being worked on by the potter originally used for aging
vinegar, wine, and bagoong.
Inabel (Ilocos) – Traditional plain or patterned weaving originated in Ilocos
using cotton
o Binakol – A type of abel weave that uses geometric optical patterns
which are represent waves of the sea meant to ward off evil spirits
Pandango Oasiwas (originated in Pangasinan) – A Spanish fandango
dance performed when fishermen celebrate a day of good yield with the
dancers swinging and dancing while holding lighted lamps
Sayaw sa Bangko (originated in Pangasinan) – It is a folk dance in which
the dancers perform their dances on top of multiple benches.
Vigan architecture (Ilocos Sur) – Established in the 16th century, it is a
town that has preserved Spanish Renaissance Architecture.
Cordillera Administrative Region (CAR)
Batok (Kalinga) – The practice of tattooing by using a thorn attached to a
stick and a mixture of charcoal and water. In the tribes of Kalinga, men earn
tattoos to show pride and achievements, while women get it to beautify
themselves and show wealth.
Gangsa (Kalinga, Ifugao) - A single handheld smooth-surfaced gong with a
narrow rim
Ikat (Ifugao) – The technique of dyeing the cotton yarns before weaving
Labba (Ifugao) – A wide basket made from bamboo used to carry produce
from the fields
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Rice Terraces of the Philippine Cordilleras (Ifugao) – Rice Terraces that
are built on hills and slopes of fields of rice. These are spread across four
municipalities in the Ifugao Province.
Region 2 (Cagayan Valley)
Bakwat (Nueva Viscaya) – A weaved cotton belt worn by mothers after
giving birth
Butaka (Isabela) – A wooden chair with long “arm rests” that are actually
for the legs as it was originally used by women when giving birth
Sambali (Cagayan) – A war dance meant to depict the fight between
Christians and Non-Christians who opposed Spanish influence performed
during the Sambali Festival
Vakul (Batanes) – A headgear made from dried Voyavoy leaves worn by
women to provide them protection from the heat
Region 3 (Central Luzon)
Pabalat (Bulacan) – A kind of paper art in which intricate designs are made
by cutting Japanese Paper to wrap a delicacy called pastillas
Parol (Pampanga) – An ornamental, star-shaped lantern made for
Christmas to symbolize the Star of Bethlehem
Pyrotechnics (Bulacan) – The craft of creating fireworks
Singkaban (Bulacan) – The art of producing decorative materials using
bamboo
Subic Spanish Gate (Zambales) – A gate built in 1885 that originally served
as the entrance to the Spanish naval station and then turned into a base by
the US Navy
Region 4A (CALABARZON)
Balsa (Batangas) – A boat made of bamboo decorated during the Balsa
Festival in Batangas as recognition for its significance in transport, fishing,
as well as tourism
Barong Tagalog (Laguna) – Popularly known as “Barong”, it is the official
formal wear of men in the country.
Higantes (Rizal) – A giant paper mache meant to portray farmers mocking
and protesting mean landlords when Angono was a hacienda used during
the Higantes Festival
Kiping (Quezon Province) – A delicacy made of glutenous rice and shaped
into a leaf used in the Pahiyas Festival in Lucban, Quezon which is also
made to serve as a decorative piece
Maglalatik (originated in Laguna) – An indigenous dance in which the
dancers tap and utilize halved coconut husks strapped onto their bodies
Taka (Laguna) – The art of making paper mache crafts made using wood
statues as molds
Region 4B (MIMAROPA)
Ambahan (Mindoro) – A poem created by the Hanunuo Mangyans that is
chanted and often carved on a bamboo
Morion (Marinduque) – A large mask which resembles Caucasian features
used for a street play in the Moriones Festival
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Pandanggo sa Ilaw (originated in Mindoro) – A dance influenced by the
Spanish dance, fandango, wherein the dancer must balance oil lamps on
their hands and head
Region 5 (Bicol Region)
Pantomina (originated in Bicol) – Also known as the “dove dance”, it is a
dance originally performed in weddings by the couple and their visitors.
Balay (Sorsogon) – Weaved crafts made of buri, a native palm
ACTIVITY
Create one (1) artwork of three (3) or more art forms from ones discussed earlier,
label which region it is from, and describe each art form in one‟s own words. For
example, a poster of Ambahan, Batok, and Kundiman. Here are the guidelines of
the activity:
Drawing: must be colored, the use different art materials (e.g. colored paper,
oil pastel, color pencils, poster paint, etc.) is allowed
Poem: must at least have 8 lines
Short story: must be at least 300 words long, written in English
Below is the rubric for grading:
Criteria Exemplary Competent Developing
Content All the content is Some of the contents The content needs
correct and were missing and better
informative. The incorrect. The understanding of
message is clearly message is vague the lesson.
conveyed to the and not conveyed
viewer. well enough.
8-10 points 5-7 points
1-4 points
Craftsmanship The craftsmanship is With a little more The artwork lacks
outstanding which is effort, the artwork in effort and
a result of great can be improved attention to detail.
effort and attention further. Overall, it is It is disorganized
to detail. It is neat clean without much and looks sloppy.
and organized. flaws.
8-10 points 5-7 points 1-4 points
Originality The artwork contains The artwork has one The content is
several designs or two design copied from
elements that are elements that make another artwork.
unique, and the it unique and
content is original. original. The content
borrows ideas from
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other works of art.
6-7 points 4-5 points 0 points
Requirements All requirements are One requirement More than one
met. was not met requirement was
completely. not met.
3 points 1 point
2 points
TOTAL 30 points
WRAP-UP
Answer the following statements in 3-5 sentences.
1. Before today‟s lesson, I know…
2. After today‟s lesson, I learned…
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VALUING
The lesson is about knowing the art forms and practices nationwide and in the 7
regions of Luzon. Some of the ones discussed, however, are being forgotten and lost
in the present. It is important for the current and next generation of learners to be
able to know, understand, and preserve the country‟s arts and culture.
POSTTEST
Choose the letter of the best answer and write it on the blank provided before the
number.
1. An indigenous dance in which the dancers tap and utilize halved coconut
husks strapped onto their bodies
A. Zarzuela B. Pandanggo C. Maglalatik D. Batok
2. An ornamental, star-shaped lantern made for Christmas to symbolize the
Star of Bethlehem
A. Pabalat B. Binakol C. Pasyon D. Parol
3. It is a folk dance, which originated in Pangasinan, in which the dancers
perform their dances on top of multiple benches.
A. Pandanggo sa Ilaw B. Hudhud C. Pantomina D. Sayaw sa Bangko
4. A traditional act of courtship in the form of a serenade
A. OPM B. Harana C. Kundiman D. Senakulo
5. A war dance meant to depict the fight between Christians and Non-
Christians who opposed Spanish influence
A. Pahiyas B. Higantes C. Singkaban D. Sambali
6. Narrative chants performed in Ifugao Province during harvest
time, ceremonies, and rituals
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7. A boat made of bamboo decorated known for its significance in transport,
fishing, as well as tourism
A. Balsa B. Bangka C. Balay D. Batok
8. Also known as the “dove dance”, it is a dance originally performed in
weddings by the couple and their visitors.
A. Maglalatik B. Morion C. Pantomina D. Balay
9. A large mask which resembles Caucasian features used for a street play
A. Higantes B. Morion C. Vakul D. Butaka
10. A lyric-dramatic play introduced by the Spaniards that blends theatrical
drama, singing, and dancing which started as a form of propaganda against foreign
rule
A. Zarzuela B. Senakulo C. Sambali D. Burnay
KEY TO CORRECTION
10. C. Taka 10. A. Zarzuela
A. Vakul 9 B. Morion 9
8. B. Pabalat 8. C. Pantomina
7. D. Inabel 7. A. Balsa
6. B. Tanaga 6. D. Hudhud
5. A. Batok 5. D. Sambali
4. C. Maglalatik 4. B. Harana
3. C. Ambahan 3. D. Sayaw sa Bangko
2. D. Pantomina 2. D. Parol
1. A. Kiping 1. C. Maglalatik
Pre-Test Post-Test
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