Module 6

• Distinct Elements of Filipino Arts

  • Indigenous arts forms
  • Colonial influences
  • Religious and spiritual elements
  • Folk traditions
  • Contemporary art
• Filipino arts is a diverse and dynamic field.
• There are a variety of festivals in the Philippines for

  several reasons:

  • cultural diversity
  • religious observances
  • historical significance
  • tourism promotion
• Abdulmari Asia Imao


  a Tausug and a Muslim raised into the limelight of creative art that exhibited the colorful culture of Muslims in Mindanao
• Levi Celerio


  In the field of music, he made a name by using indigenous leaf to create harmonic melodies. As lyrist, he was commended for writing traditional folk melodies that rekindled the memories of Filipinos.
• F. Sionil Jose


  For literary arts, he courageously wrote about Nationalism and social justice which reflects the desires of all Filipinos.
• Amado V. Hernandez


  He was vocal in his writing about the plight of the farmers
• Ismael Bernal


  His masterpieces reflected the struggles of Filipinos against social injustices and women empowerment.
• Himala 


  portrayed by Nora Aunor which won several recognitions in the country and abroad
• Francisca Reyes-Aquino


  She was famous in the field of dancing. She conducted research on local forms of celebration and rituals. In fact her research made the Filipino youth knowledgeable of their cultural heritage.
• The work of many Contemporary Filipino artists is a great example of a polychromatic style in which the emphasis is in the intense numerous colors.
• Contemporary artist Aze Ong is known for her organic forms made of crocheted thread use as a decoration which is inspired by Talaandig tribe. She uses crochet as a medium of art.
• Mariano Amar Catague of Davao, usually painted tribal Manuvu attire. He further emphasizes the pattern of lines and dots. The painting reveals the peaceful character of the tribe but displaced in their sacred ancestral land.
• Bert Monterona from Iligan City is innovating indigenous materials for his art, especially for tapestry paintings and bamboo stick paintings. The motif such as scallops, triangular mountains, flame, and leaf-like patterns.
• The means of transportation of commuters today is the jeepney.
• Multifunctional art is having multiple purposes
• Steven Patrick Fernandez


  a professor of MSU-Iligan Institute of Technology, Iligan City, the founder of IPAG (Integrated Performing Arts)
• Integrated Performing Arts (IPAG)


  An institute based cultural company which showcases the colorful Moro history and culture.
• MGA SABI-SABI, PAM YAN-SANTOS, 2015

  
• SI MALAKAS AT SI MARIKIT, ARNICA ACANTILADO, 2015

  
• AFTER THE STORM, ALDY AGUIRRE, 2015

  
• SI NINGNING AT MGA BITUIN, JAPS ANTIDO

  
• IN/D/AY, RENZ BALUYOT

  
• THE DANCE OF A WARRIOR, JEF CARNAY

  
• KASYA PA SA TAAS!, SHANNAH ORENCIO