PHILIPPINE

CONTEMPORARY ARTS
- Traditional arts continue to keep Philippine culture alive.
Among are the intricate weaving, the elaborate brassware, &
the functional pottery in the different parts of the country.
They have been kept, cherished, and handed down to
modern Filipinos as part of heritage.
TRADITIONAL ARTS & CONTEMPORARY ARTS
 Philippines is home to many traditional arts.
Traditional art is essential in a nation, for it
builds posterity in the culture of its native.

The usual theme of these arts is “animism”,

its intention is to depict something out of people’s
gods & goddesses. The carved figure of “Bulul”
of the Ifugaos is one example of this art.

 Woven basketry of the Mangyans, the T’

nalak tapestry woven by the T’ Bolis in the South
Cotabato, the “Pissiyabit” (head cloth) of
Mindanao, and the emroided “Jusi” & “Pina”
cloth of Lumban, Laguna.
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 Philippines traditional arts is also boast of rich songs & dances. In literature and the
performing arts, traditional arts is evident in their adherence to classical structures &
standards. Example is the classic literary Jose Rizal’s “Noli Me Tangere”.

Most traditional arts are representations, because of the absence of photography, the
artist in the past have loved imitating nature & still life to capture its beauty.

Traditional art differs from contemporary arts for the latter revolves around the artist and
his/her feelings, thoughts, & messages to his/ her audience.

Traditional is culture-bound.

Contemporary art is not bounded by any rule/ standards. It is conceptual, innovative,

expressive, & experimental compared with traditional arts.
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 Contemporary arts can also

incorporate traditional arts in a manner
that is new & exciting. It is evident in
Philippine architecture.

Both traditional arts & contemporary

arts exist in mutual acceptance &
respect for each other’s freedom of
expression, practices, and principles.
CONTEMPORARY ART IN THE PHILIPPINES

 Philippine is a gold mine of art. We are mixtures

of variety of many art forms. When
postmodernism happened in 1960’s , Philippines
welcome the birth of “contemporary arts” after
the Second World War & in the 1970’s (martial law
era). Writers broke the laws by writing screams of
protests against the government. Filmmakers used
their expertise in joining the bandwagon of
nationalistic artists.

 Modernism evolved into a variety of

expressions. & media that turned the entire world
into a “creative upheaval”.

Example: Abstract painting of Jose Joya in

1950’s (abstract expressionism).
POSTMODERNISM

1) PASTICHE – refers to the blurring of

divisions between fine arts &
commercial art, high culture or low
culture. There is interweaving web of
stories which creates paradoxes.

2) BRICOLAGE – or “assemblage”,
refers to a creation or construction
that uses a diverse range of materials-
from mass produced to recovered
objects.
POSTMODERNISM

3) APPROPRIATION – or
“borrowing”, finds inspiration in
artworks from the previous
periods.

4) INSTALLATION - an art made

indoors or outdoors where a
particular space is transformed
into a three- dimensional
artwork.
 Other features of postmodernism are the
recycling of past styles & themes, putting
them in a modern-day context. New theme in
all the art forms consist of certain socially
conscious issues which have arisen with this
period: feminism, globalization, health
awareness, and gender equality.

 Most Filipino contemporary artists still deal

with current concerns that affect our country.

 Philippines contemporary art is a part of

culture. Spectators gain a deeper knowledge
about what contemporary Filipino artists do
or did, and why and how they do or have
done it. You get to develop appreciation &
gratitude for their artistic endeavors.
 NATIONAL ARTS CENTERS IN THE PHILIPPINES

 Manila has been regarded as the center of cultural & artistic activities which gives an
impression of exclusivity to the people. In the past, cultural events in the regions were limited
inside the regions. But now, because of the efforts & support of the Cultural Center of the
Philippines (CCP) and the National Commission on Culture and the Arts (NCCA).

Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)

 was established in 1969

through Executive Order No. 303
by President Ferdinand Marcos Its
goal was “to preserve, develop,
and promote arts & culture in the
Philippines”.
National Commission for Culture and the Arts (NCCA)

 as same as the CCP, it is responsible for

“preserving, developing, promoting arts & culture in
the Philippines”. It was formed under the Republic
Act No. 7356 in 1992. Serving as the main
organizational body for art development, NCCA is
overall policy-making body and coordinator among
cultural agencies including the CCP.

 NCCA has four subcommissions:

1. SUBCOMMISIONS ON THE ARTS (SCA) – facilitates the committees on Architecture, and the
Allied arts (Music, Dance, Visual Arts, Dramatic Arts, Cinema, & Literary Arts)
2. SUBCOMMISIONS ON THE CULTURAL HERITAGE (SCH) - committees on Archives, Art
Galleries, Historical Research, Monuments, & Sites, and Museums.
3. SUBCOMMISIONS ON CULTURAL DISSEMINATION (SCD) – committees on Communication,
Cultural Education, & Language and Translation.
4. SUBCOMISSIONS ON CULTURAL COMMUNITIES & TRADITIONAL ARTS (SCCTA) –
committees on Northern, Central, and Southern Cultural Communities.
 In celebration of the National Arts Month, which is held every February, NCCA has come up
with the annual Philippine Arts Festival.

CINEMA REHIYON (National

Committee on Cinema)
-This activity focuses on film production
from the regions where independent
filmmakers showcase their latest films.

SAYAW PINOY (National Committee on

dance)
-It s a tour dance concert showcasing
different types of dances such as ballet, hip-
hop, contemporary, and folk dance. .
LITERARY ARTS
FESTIVAL (National Committee on
Literary Arts)
-Writers, publishers, teachers, and
students gather for literary talks and
lectures. There are also book fairs &
exhibits.

TUNUG-TUNUGAN (National
Committee on Music)
- A week-long musical ensemble that
uses musical instruments made from
traditional instruments like gong,
bamboo, or recycled materials to
promote Philippine culture & ingenuity
TANGHAL (National Committee on
Dramatic Arts)
-A festival featuring the works of
community- and university- based theater
groups.

PHILIPPINE VISUAL ARTS

FESTIVAL
(National Committee on Visual Arts)
-Holds conferences, workshops, exhibits, tours, &
painting sessions & competitions.
LIKHA ASYA
- A conference of several Asian countries. It aims to be
the first Asian festival, conference, and fair on community theater,
creative industries, and community-based tourism for sustainable
livelihoods. The conference was joined by Cambodia, Indonesia,
Japan, Thailand, and the Philippines.
NCCA also provides community-based theater groups, together with agencies like
DepEd, DSWD, NGO’s, and private sponsors. They know that community-based
theaters, because of their involvement in national issues, help fortify the spirit of
nationalism, patriotism, thereby becoming agents of change.

 They ventilate the hopes & aspirations of the marginalized segments of society
focusing on the problems of poverty, injustice, the plight of domestic & overseas
workers, and women’s issues.

Two known writers have focused on some of these

issues: Ricky Lee wrote “D.H” (Domestic Helper)
and Joi Barrios created “Damas de Noche”.

 An example of a community-based theater that has

recently been formed is “Dulaang Kasing Sining” in
the province of Bohol. It was written by Lutgardo
“Gardy” Labad who is a multi-awarded theater &
musical director.
 INTEGRATIVE ART APPLIED TO PHILIPPINE CONTEMPORARY ART
 The arts are classified into distinct forms: architecture, visual arts, music, literary arts, dance, dramatic arts,
cinema and broadcast arts, and new media. However, these arts have taken new form. The arts in the region have
combined to create integrative art. It now includes the following: choreography, musical instruments, literary and
music composition, visual design, theatrical performance, and cinema.

CHOREOGRAPHY
- Is an arrangement or design for
dance movements usually accompanied by
music. It is the art of dancing that is
composed of a series of dance steps &
movements to create a story.

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS

- Is any tool or device that

produces sound. It consists of an array of
shapes & styles from the simple to the
complex.
MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS
 One notable Filipino, National Artist for Music is
Lucresia Kasilag. She infused the sounds of
narrative instruments on new forms, such as
theater & pictures. Some of her remarkable works
are: Orientalia Suite for Piano & Chamber &
Philippine Percussion, and Instruments, and
Improvisations No. 3 and 4 Moslem gamelan
and tipangklong.

LITERARY & MUSICAL COMPOSITION

- Literary works are meant to be read,
sung, or delivered in a play. It can be in prose or
poetry form. While musical compositions are now
written but notated. A theater without a
playwright is nothing; so is a cinema without a
scriptwriter. Examples are “Darna”, “Captain
Barbell”, & “Dyesebel” of Mars Ravelo’s comics.
VISUAL DESIGNS
- is a composition or layout of lines, shapes,
and color to form patterns on paper, textile, or any
pieces for that matter. It can either be two-dimensional
or three-dimensional artwork.
THEATRICAL PERFORMANCE
- it is the staging and execution production,
like drama, opera, festival, and the like. It pertains to the
public presentation of a dramatic or musical
entertainment It involves a lot of teamwork that includes
the producer, director, cast, and the crew of workers.
Example: PETA’s Rak of Aegis.
CINEMA
-it is the most popular form of art yet the
youngest. It only appeared in 1900’s in Manila. It is
similar to theater except its not live but shown in a flat
screen. One recent example is the comedy-musical, I
Do Bidoo Bidoo: Heto na APO Sila!, a movie tribute
to the prized trio of the 80’s, the Apo Hiking Society.