Arts in the Philippines

• Ethnic Tradition - Art forms are primarily influenced by the geographical location and the experiences of the Filipinos. (Luzviminda & Sayseng, 2016)
• Ethnic Tradition - In this time, the purpose of life is integral to life.
• Ethnic Tradition - Arts reflected the pagan beliefs and practices, everyday activity such as fishing and farming and specific decorative art pattern to the community.
• Angono Petroglyphs - Situated in Binangonan, Rizal
• Angono Petroglyphs - It was discovered by the National Artist, Carlos "Botong" Francisco, in 1965.
• Angono Petroglyphs - There are 127 human and animal figures engraved on the rock wall and dated back to circa late Neolithic.
• Manunggul Jar - Found in Mangunggul Cave, Lipuun Point, Palawan in the early 1960s.
• Manunggul Jar is a burial jar which signifies the belief of early Filipino in life after death.
• Banga literally means pots.
• The Banga or pot dance is a performance of Kalinga of the Mountain Province of the Philippines.
• The Banga or pot dance shows the elegant grace of Igorot tribe and the skill and strength of women.
• Spanish Colonial Tradition - Art forms were primarily influenced by religion and secularization.
• Spanish Colonial Tradition - In this time, Spaniards used arts to propagate the Catholic faith.
• Langit, Lupa at Impyerno - This wall painting by Josef Luciano Dans will be found in St. James the Apostle Church in Paete, Laguna.
• Langit, Lupa at Impyerno - This painting was dated 1850 and depicts the heaven, crucifixion of Christ; earth, Adan and Eve; and hell, sinners with different transgressions.
• St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral is located in Burgos, Vigan City, Ilocos Sur.
• St. Paul Metropolitan Cathedral - The original structure was built in 1574 and replaced as a church in 1641.
• St. Paul Metropolitan Church follows a Baroque architectural design.
• American Colonial and Contemporary Arts Traditions - Modern Art and Contemporary Art.
• Modern Art refers to the practice of art from 1860s to 1960s. The main theme of art works in this time is national identity.
• Contemporary Art refers to the practice of art from 190s to the present. Contemporary art mirror the contemporary culture and society. Diverse and emerging art practices were being introduces in this era.
• The Making of the Philippine Flag - This painting was made by Fernando Amorsolo, "Grand Old Man of Philippine Art" and born in Manila.
• The Making of the Philippine Flag shows a reminder of the remainder of traditions and customs of the Filipinos.
• Bayanihan - Carlos "Botong" Francisco was born in Angono, Rizal. This painting by him was dated in 1962.
• Bayanihan painting shows the Filipino's Bayanihan Tradition.
• Bayanihan - This also shows the distinctive style of Francisco's painting that showcased his mastery in arts.
• Cinco Marias (Tres Marias Series) - Federico Aguilas was born in Santa Cruz, Manila.
• Cinco Marias (Tres Marias Series) depicts the variety of domestic activities (Guillermo, 2007).
• Art Installation in Sand Dunes of Paoay - Leeroy New is one of the contemporary artists. He is born in General Santos City.
• Art Installation in Sand Dunes of Paoay was made for the La Milagrosa Festival in Ilocos Norte.
• According to Leeroy New, the art installation symbolizes the gret festivals, feasts and celebrations (Lapena, 2012).
• Space pertains to the emptiness.
• Positive space refers to a part which is enclosed in a shape.
• Negative space refers to the opposite part which the shape is enclosing.
• Line is a series of connected dots.
• Line come in two characteristics: Form and Direction.
• Horizontal lines - calmness
• Vertical Lines - strength
• Diagonal Lines - impression of action
• Curved Lines - expression of gradual change of direction