arts in the philippines

• Art or Sining is defined as the manners of expressing human skills and imagination in the creation of aesthetic conditions, objects, and presentations
• The Manunggul Jar, also known as the "Ship of the dead," is a secondary burial jar excavated from a Neolithic burial site in the Manunggul cave of the Tabon Caves at Lipuun Point in Palawan, Philippines
• The Making of the Philippine Flag:

  • Sewn by Marcela Marino de Agoncillo, Lorenza Agoncillo, and Delfina Herbosa de Natividad in Hong Kong
  • The white triangle stands for equality; the blue stripe stands for peace, truth, and justice; and the red stripe represents patriotism and valor
  • The three golden stars represent the Luzon group of islands, the Visayan group in the south, and the main southern island of Mindanao
• Cinco Marias (Tres Marias Series) by Federico Aguilar Alcuaz:

  • A collection of three one-act plays retelling the stories of three Philippine deities: Maria Cristina, Maria Cacao, and Maria Makiling
  • Represents the romantic, softer side of Alcuaz's oeuvre
• Ethnic Tradition:

  • Art forms are primarily influenced by the geographical location and experiences of Filipinos
  • The purpose of arts is integral to life
  • Various art forms from the region include the Angono petroglyphs, Manunggul jar, and Banga dance
• Spanish Colonial Tradition:

  • Art forms were primarily influenced by religion and secularization
  • Langit Lupa, at Impyerno by Josef Luciano Dans depicts heaven, earth, and hell
  • St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral in Burgos Vigan City Ilocos sur follows a Baroque architectural design
• American Colonial and Contemporary Arts Traditions:

  • Modern art refers to the practice of art from 1880s to 1970s with a main theme of national identity
  • The Making of the Philippine Flag by Fernando Amorsolo shows a reminder of Filipino traditions and customs
  • Bayanihan by Carlos "Botong" Francisco showcases the Filipino tradition of Bayanihan
• Contemporary Arts:

  • Art made and produced by artists living today
  • Refers to the practice of arts from 1970s to the present, mirroring contemporary culture and society
  • Examples include architecture, film, literature, music, painting, sculpture, and theater