FINEART

• Fine Art


  Creative expression and artistic discipline that focuses mainly on aesthetic beauty, and skillful execution
• Four (4) Categories Of An Art

  • Traditional Arts
  • Musical Arts
  • Culinary Arts
  • Digital Arts
• Traditional Arts


  • Cultural and historical traditions, includes: painting, sculpture, drawing, printmaking, and other traditional artistic mediums, it is practiced for generations
• Musical Arts


  • Involves creation, performance, and appreciation of music, includes: composing music, playing instruments, singing, etc.
• Culinary Arts


  • The art of cooking, food preparation, and presentation, as well as aesthetic presentation of dishes
• Digital Arts


  • Artistic creation that are product of using digital technology, includes: digital painting, graphic design, animation, multimedia art, etc.
• Filipino Cultural Instruments


  • Bamboo Rain Stick
  • Bamboo Bird Sound Flute
  • Gabbang Musical Instrument
  • Kubing
  • Talaandig Plawta
• Bamboo Rain Stick


  A traditional musical instrument originating from various cultures worldwide, including some Indigenous communities in the Philippines, it is crafted from a hollow-out piece of bamboo that is filled with small stones, seeds, or other materials, when the stick is tilted, the materials inside cascade down through the hollow chamber, creating a sound reminiscent and mimics the sound of rain falling
• Bamboo Rain Stick


  • Used in the Philippines in indigenous music and rituals such as ceremonies, celebrations, and cultural performances serving as a connection to nature and ancestral traditions as it holds cultural significance, it exemplifies the resourcefulness and creativity of Filipino culture, as it is crafted from natural materials that are readily available in the environment, it also highlights the close relationship between music, nature, and spirituality within Filipino indigenous communities
• Bamboo Bird Sound Flute


  Also known as the "bird whistle" or "bird caller", a traditional musical instrument crafted and consists of a hollowed-out bamboo tube with holes or slits cut into it, it is designed to imitate the sound of birds, by blowing air into the flute and manipulating the holes with their fingers, the player can produce sounds that resemble bird calls
• Bamboo Bird Sound Flute


  • Used in the Philippines not only for practical purposes like bird watching or hunting by hunters or bird enthusiasts to attract birds for various purposes, but also as musical Instruments in traditional performances and cultural events, they add a unique and natural element to music and are valued for their ability to evoke the sounds of the forest and connect people with nature
• Gabbang Musical Instrument


  A traditional musical instrument from the southern Philippines, mainly among the indigenous peoples of Mindanao, such as the Maguindanao and Maranao communities, it is a type of xylophone made from bamboo or wood, consisting of a row of bamboo or wooden bars of varying lengths, suspended over a resonating chamber, these bars are struck with mallets, each bar produces a distinct pitch, allowing the player to create melodies and rhythms
• Gabbang Musical Instrument


  • Often used in traditional music and cultural performances among the Maguindanao and Maranao people, it holds significant cultural importance, serving as a means of expression, storytelling, and community bonding, the instrument's unique timbre and melodic capabilities contribute to the rich musical heritage of the Philippines, reflecting the creativity and ingenuity of its indigenous peoples
• Kubing


  A traditional musical instrument from the Philippines, mainly among the indigenous peoples of Mindanao, such as the T'boli, Manobo, and Maguindanao communities, it is a type of jaw harp made from bamboo, consisting of a thin bamboo frame with a metal tongue attached to one end, the player holds the bamboo frame against their mouth and plucks the metal tongue with their finger, by manipulating the shape of their mouth and adjusting their breathing, the player can produce different pitches and rhythms
• Talaandig Plawta


  A traditional musical instrument associated with the Talaandig community, an indigenous group in the Philippines, particularly found in the province of Bukidnon on the island of Mindanao, it is a type bamboo zither or tube zither, consisting of several tubes of varying lengths, each with a string attached to it, the bamboo tubes are laid out horizontally, often on a frame or a wooden resonator, the strings are typically made from fiber or other natural materials, to play the Plawta, the musician plucks or strikes the strings with their fingers, creating melodic tones, by varying the pressure and technique of plucking, they can produce different pitches and rhythms
• Talaandig Plawta


  • Often used in traditional Talaandig music and cultural rituals, such as healing ceremonies, harvest festivals, and celebrations of ancestral spirits, it holds significant cultural and spiritual importance within the Talaandig community, serving as a means of connecting with their heritage, ancestors, and the natural world around them