2ND SEMESTER
CPAR LESSON 1:
Arts in the
Philippines
Art or “Sining”
is defined as the different
manners of expressing human
skills and imagination in the
creation of aesthetic conditions,
objects, and presentations. Art is
not confined only to what is seen.
Art involves the use of all the
physical senses in order to
appreciate it.
MUNUNGGUL JAR
1. What do the
pictures of art
present?
THE MAKING OF PHILIPPINE FLAG
1. What do the
pictures of art
present?
Cinco Marias (Tres Marias Series)
What do the
pictures of art
present?
HOW DO THESE ARTS REFLECT THE
PHILIPPINE CULTURE AND TRADITION
AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF PHILIPPINE
ARTS?
PHILIPPINE ARTS THREE
MAJOR TRADITIONS
1. ETHNIC TRADITION
Art forms are primarily influenced by Filipinos'
geographical location and experiences
(Luzviminda & Sayseng, 2016). At this time, the
purpose of art is integral to life. Arts reflected
pagan beliefs and practices, everyday activity
such as fishing and farming, and specific
decorative art patterns to the community
Various Art Forms
from The Regions
Angono Petroglyphs The
Angono Petroglyphs is situated in
Binangonan, Rizal. It was
discovered by the National Artist,
Carlos “Botong” Francisco, in
1965. There are 127 human and
animal figures engraved on the
rock wall and dated back to circa
late Neolithic
Various Art Forms
from The Regions
Manunggul Jar is found in
Manunggul Cave, Lipuun
Point, Palawan in the early
1960s. Manunggul jar is a
burial jar that signifies the
belief of early Filipino in life
after death.
Various Art Forms
from The Regions
Banga literally means pots.
The Banga or pot dance is a
performance of Kalinga of
the Mountain Province of the
Philippines. This dance
shows the elegant grace of
Igorot tribe and the skill and
strength of women.
PHILIPPINE ARTS THREE
MAJOR TRADITIONS
2. Spanish Colonial Tradition
Art forms were primarily influenced
by religion and secularization. At
this time, Spaniards used arts to
propagate the Catholic faith
Various Art Forms
from The Regions
Langit, lupa, at Impyerno by
Josef Luciano Dans
This wall painting by Josef Luciano
Dans will be found in St. James
the Apostle Church in Paete,
Laguna. This painting was dated
1850 and depicts the heaven,
crucifixion of Christ; earth, Adan,
and Eve; and hell, sinners with
different transgressions.
Various Art Forms
from The Regions
St. Paul Metropolitan
Cathedral
is located in Burgos, Vigan
City, Ilocos Sur. The original
structure was built in 1574 and
replaced as a church in 1641.
The cathedral follows a
Baroque architectural design
PHILIPPINE ARTS THREE
MAJOR TRADITIONS
3. American Colonial and
Contemporary Arts Traditions
Modern art refers to the practice of
art from the 1860s to the 1960s. the
main theme of artworks at this time
is national identity
Various Art Forms
from The Regions
The Making of the Philippine
Flag
by Fernando Amorsolo This
painting was made by Fernando
Amorsolo, “Grand Old Man of
Philippine Art” and was born in
Manila. It shows a reminder of the
reminder of traditions and
customs of the Filipinos.
Various Art Forms
from The Regions
Bayanihan by Carlos “Botong”
Francisco
He was born in Ango, Rizal. This
painting by him was dated in 1962.
This mural painting of Carlos
“Botong” Francisco shows the
Filipino’s bayanihan tradition.
This also shows the distinctive
style of Francisco’s painting that
showcased his mastery of arts
CONTEMPORARY ARTS
Contemporary art refers to the
practice of art from the 1970s to
the present. Contemporary arts
mirror contemporary culture and
society. Diverse and emerging art
practices were being introduced in
this era.
Various Art Forms
from The Regions
Cinco Marias (Tres Marias Series)
by Federico Aguilar Alcuaz
Federico Aguilas Alcuaz was
born in Santa Cruz, Manila.
Cinco Marias (Tres Marias
Series) depicts the variety of
domestic activities
(Guillermo, 2007).
Various Art Forms from The Regions
Art Installation in Sand Dunes of
Paoay by Leeroy New
Leeroy New is one of the Philippine’s
contemporary artists. He is born in
General SANTOS City. This art
installation of Leeroy New was made
for the La Milagrosa Festival in Ilocos
Norte. According to Leeroy New, the art
installation symbolizes the great
festivals, feast,s and celebrations
(Lape𝑛̃a, 2012)
Elements of Art
1. SPACE
In visual arts, space pertains to the emptiness
which may either be positive space or negative
space. Positive space refers to a part that is
enclosed in a shape, while negative space refers
to the opposite part that the shape is enclosing.
Positive space is
filled by a
shape or form.
Negative
space
surrounds a
shape or form.
Space is the empty or open
area between, around, above,
below, or within objects. Shapes
and forms are made by the
space around and within them.
Space is often called three-
dimensional or two-
dimensional.
2. Line
In visual arts, a line is a series of connected
points. It may come in two characteristics:
form – curved, dotted, or broken lines; and
direction – vertical, horizontal, or diagonal
lines.
.
Different types of lines may
convey different meanings. For
example, a horizontal line
usually suggests calmness,
vertical lines may convey
strength, diagonal lines create
an impression of action, curved
lines create an expression of
gradual change of direction,
and circular line may pertain
an abrupt change of direction
A line is defined as a mark with
length and direction, created
by a point that moves across
a surface. A line can vary in
length, width, direction,
curvature, and color.
Contour, Diagonal, Broken, Curved,
Outline, Implied, Vertical, zigzag,
Horizontal, Wavy, Slanted,
Jasper Johns, 0-9 (continuous Continuous, Solid, Narrow, Bold
line)
Gesture drawing
Andy Goldsworthy
3. Shape and Form
is an area that is
enclosed by a line or
lines. Shapes are two-
dimensional figures with
height and width.
There are different kinds of
shapes and these are
geometric shapes (triangle,
squares, rectangle, etc.),
organic shapes (shapes found
in nature, e.g. shape of a leaf or
cloud), and abstract shapes
(asymmetrical and free flowing
shapes).
Meanwhile, forms are three-
dimensional figures. Its
dimensions are height,
width, and volume. Unlike
shapes, it has more depth
FORM
Three Dimensional Shape
Space/Depth
May be created by overlapping,
change in scale,
perspective placement, color
theory, or projection toward the
viewer.
David Hockney
Place Furstenberg, Paris, August 7,8,9, 1985 -
#11985
4. Color
In visual arts, color is associated with
the natural phenomenon in our
environment. Scientifically, when light
passes through a prism, it will produce
different hues of different
wavelengths. These colors may
pertain to lightness, darkness,
coolness, or warmth.
Delauney
Primary Colors
RED,
BLUE &
YELLOW
Wassily Kandinsky
PEIT MONDRIAN
Warm Colors
Colors that are often described as
being higher in temperature
Reds, oranges, yellows
Associated with fire and sun
Optically, appear to advance
Stimulating and passionate
Cool
Colors that are often described as
being lower in temperature
Greens, Blues, and Violet
Associated with water, sky, and
spring
Optically, they appear to recede
Calming and gloomy
Colors and Mood
Picasso, the Old Guitarist
Van Gogh, the Night Cafe
5.Value
In visual arts, value is considered a property of a color that
pertains to its lightness or darkness.
Value is an especially important element in works of art
when color is absent. This is particularly likely with drawings,
printmaking, and photographs
Value
Chuck Close(made w/ thumbprints)
Edward Weston, Pepper(photograph)
6.Texture
In visual arts, the texture is the element that appeals to our
sense of feeling on things, rough, smooth, bumpy, or slippery.
It pertains to the surface of an art piece.
Oppenheim
Fur-lined cup
TEXTURE
Actual and Implied
Albrecht Durer
Golsdworthy Rhinoceros
Principles of
Art
1. Proportion
Proportion refers to the relationship of the size of elements in
a body of art. For example, when drawing a human standing
beside a house, it is important to ensure that the size of the
human is proportional to the size of the house.
Proportion
how proportion is used
will affect how
realistic or stylised
something seems.
Proportion also
describes how the
sizes of different
parts of a piece of art
or design relate to
each other.
2.Harmony
In visual arts, harmony is the unity of the artwork, specifically
the arrangement of the related elements.
HARMONY
harmony in a painting
or design helps bring
about unity. All
harmony and no
contrast, however,
can become
monotonous. A
balance must be
struck between areas
of harmony and
areas of contrast.
3. Variety
In other terms, variety may be referred to as diversity. This
means adding multiple, different elements to break the
monotony of an artwork and make it more interesting.
Variety
When an artist places
different visual elements
next to one another,
he/she is using variety:
Straight lines next to curvy
lines. Organic shapes
among geometric shapes.
4. Movement
In arts, movement is the illusion of motion in a painting,
sculpture design, or in a piece of art.
5. Rhythm
This refers to the repetition of certain elements to produce a
pattern. In visual arts, repeated design elements may create
a certain flow and may lead the viewer ’ s eyes.
Rhythm
Rhythm can be seen in
patterns, in relationships
between colors and
shapes, and in repetitions
of lines and forms.
6. Balance
Balance refers to the
even and equal
distribution of elements.
Balance is the
distribution of the visual
weight of objects, colors,
texture, and space. If the
design was a scale,
these elements should
be balanced to make a
design feel stable.
7. Emphasis
Emphasis is a principle that may refer to the greater impact
given on a certain element.
Emphasis is part of the design that catches the viewer's
attention. Usually, the artist will make one area stand out by
contrasting it with other areas. The area could be different in
size, color, texture, shape, etc.
