Contemporary Philippines arts MODULES

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Department of Education-Region III
TARLAC CITY SCHOOLS DIVISION
Juan Luna St., Sto. Cristo, Tarlac City 2300
Email address: tarlac.city@deped.gov.ph/ Tel. No. (045) 470 - 8180
CONTEMPORARY
PHILIPPINE
ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
Quarter 1: Week 1
Learning Activity Sheets
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CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
Grade 12
Name of Learner: ______________________________ Quarter 1: Week 1
Section: _____________________________________ Date: _____________
INTEGRATIVE ART AS APPLIED TO CONTEMPORARY ART
I. Background Information:
This module entitled Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region is all about arts
produced by Filipino artists in the present period. By knowing all of these, students will be
enlightened about different cultures and tradition throughout the Philippines. The term
“Contemporary Art” refers to any work created by a living artist. It has changed dramatically
through the 20th century and into the 21st century period. Famous artists, sculptors, architects,
actors, authors, musicians, and their works will be introduced to every student in order to know
more about Philippine arts,
culture and traditions.
Contemporary art generally refers to art being created now. Contemporary is derived
from the Latin prefix con, which means “together” or “with”, plus tempus, which means “time”.
The chronological view defines contemporary art as related to this current period in art history,
and refers to art that is new, recent, modern, or pertains to the present moment. The historical
usage, meanwhile, regards contemporary art as a specific stage in the story of the evolution of
art, referring to a specific location in space and time.
Art produced at the present period, includes and develops from postmodern art, which
is itself a successor to Modern art. Art made and produced by artist living today and who are
living in the twenty-first century. Statement that an artist makes about life, thoughts, ideas,
beliefs, and many other things that define human life. Simultaneously reflects the realities and
values of our society, its variety portrays the mosaic of our cultural diversity is culture.
Contemporary art of the 21st century may combine elements of performance, painting,
sculpture, dance, and many other media. It draws on the movements of modern art, including
minimalism and assemblage art, to create dynamic pieces that aim to challenge the viewer and
spark thought. Many contemporary artists use their work to comment on cultural and political
issues, including race, human rights, economic inequality, and global conflict. As the world
continues to change and impact human life on a large scale, art continues to experiment with
new ways of reaching its audience.
Contemporary art emerged in the Philippines in reaction to social and cultural realities
during the 1970’s which is an era of repression and censorship of artistic expressions.
Philippine art became a means to oppose the regime, and the political art of social realism
flourished at this time. Socio realism is an art movement which sought to expose the real
condition of Philippine society and used art to transform it. Progressive art developed a culture
that would convey the authentic aspirations of the Filipino people. The end of Martial Law in
the wake of EDSA People Power Revolution in 1986 brought the Philippines into the
contemporary period, and the art produced in this period is regarded as contemporary art.
Contemporary art as a Breaking of Norms - Contemporary art can be seen as a
transgression of established norm and rules. Established art forms are scrutinized and
contemporary art reworks them to see them with fresh eyes. Contemporary art is ruled by the
cult of the new, endeavoring to create works of art that are “radical” and “interdisciplinary”.

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Appropriation is an important preoccupation in contemporary art which is the practice
of creating a new work by taking a pre-existing image or from another context and combining
the borrowed image with new ones.
Contemporary art and Local Heritage - Contemporary art professes an awareness of
local heritage which is something that can be passed from one generation to the next, can be
conserved or inherited, and has historic or cultural value. These are physical objects, places of
heritage and the various practices of heritage unique to the region or locality that are conserved
or handed down from one generation to the next.
FUNCTIONS OF CONTEMPORARY ART
Contemporary art for Pleasure - A visual delight in the work of art, can take many
forms including an appreciation of beauty or decoration, or delight in an element of surprise.
Most cultures that have a definition of beautiful, define it as something pleasing to the eye, and
often resembling an ideal of some sort.
Contemporary art as Profession - Artists earn a living through their art since art and
ideas are never free. They possess value in the complex web of the creative industries that
combine the creation, production and commercialization of creative contents which are tangible
and cultural in nature.
Contemporary art as Commentary - Art has been used to answer our need for information.
Artists who fulfill our need for commentary often speak in a language easy to understand, they
view art as primary goal to communication by means of subject matter.
Contemporary art in Spirituality - Artists may create art to express spiritual beliefs about the
destiny of life controlled by the force of a higher power.
Contemporary art as Remembrance - Art can be a remembrance which is something done
as an aid to memory. We need to commemorate important events and people that have shaped
our history and show reverence for those who have gone before us.
Contemporary art as Self-expression - Art fulfills an expressive function when an artist
conveys information about his or her personality, feelings or worldview.
The 7 Major Contemporary Art Forms in the Philippines
1. Music - art form that appeals to the sense of hearing, composed by combining notes into
harmony.
2. Literature - art form of language through the combined use of words, creating meaning and
experience.
3. Theater - Art form of performance. Dramatic text is portrayed on stage by actors and
actresses and are enhanced by props, lights, and sounds. form of art in which artists use their
voices and/or their bodies, often in relation to other objects, to convey artistic expression.
4. Film - a technological translation of theater, special effects are utilized to enhance the story
telling.
5. Dance - art of the human form, body is used, mobilized, and choreographed in a specific
time, form and space.

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6. Architecture, Designs and Allied Arts - structure that meant to be used as shelter, its
art relies on the design and purpose of the structure.
7. Visual Arts - Artwork, such as painting, photography, or sculpture, that appeals primarily to
the visual sense and typically exists in permanent form.
Contemporary Art Practices from Various Regions
DANCE
Tinikling - Philippine dance which involves two individual performers hitting bamboo poles,
using them to beat, tap, and slide on the ground, in co-ordination with one or more dancers
who steps over and in between poles.
Cariñosa - is a Philippine national dance from the María Clara suite of Philippine folk dances.
DESIGN AND ART PURPOSE
The Giant Lantern Festival (Kapampangan: Ligligan Parul) is an annual festival held in mid-
December in the City of San Fernando in the Philippines. The festival features a competition
of giant parol lanterns. Because of the popularity of the festival, the city has been nicknamed
the "Christmas Capital of the Philippines".
Belenismo Festival is the earliest reminder of Christmas in the Philippines, which showcases
the unique talents of Tarlaqueños in the art of making a belen. This Catholic tradition that
focuses on the significance of the birth of the Child Jesus in a humble manger represents the
true essence of Christmas
It can be a way for the locals of Tarlac to sharpen their skills, talents, and ingenuity as
they promote good family values. Belens are in the form of dioramas, monumental displays,
and paintings made by Tarlaquenos of different ages.
ARCHITECTURE
Mount Samat National Shrine or Dambana ng Kagitingan (Shrine of Valor) is a historical
shrine located near the summit of Mount Samat in the town of Pilar, Province of Bataan, in the
Republic of the Philippines. The memorial shrine complex was built to honor and remember
the gallantry of Filipino and American soldiers who fought against the Imperial Japanese Army
during World War II.
II. Learning Competency:
Identifies various contemporary art forms and their practices from the various
regions (CAR11/12IAC-0a-1)
III. Directions/ Instructions
ACTIVITY NO. 1. MULTIPLE CHOICE:
Directions: Identifying the statement, Read the statements carefully. Identify what is being
described in the statement. Write your answers on your answer sheets
1. This refers to art being created now.
a. Art c. Appropriation
b. Contemporary art d. Historical usage

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2. It defines contemporary art as related to this current period in art history, and refers to art
that is new, recent, modern, or pertains to the present moment.
a. Contemporary art c. Chronological view
b. Historical usage d. Image
3. A contemporary art as a specific episode or stage in the story of the evolution of art,
referring to a specific location in space and time.
a. Martial law c. Commentary
b. Edsa revolution d. Historical usage
4. It is an important preoccupation in the world of contemporary art.
a. Gallery c. Establishments
b. Appropriation d. Images
5. It is something that can be passed from one generation to the next.
a. Heritage c. Spirituality
b. Patronage d. Remembrance
6. This is a function of contemporary art where visual delight in a work or art can take many
forms, including appreciation of beauty or decoration.
a. Contemporary art for Pleasure c. Contemporary art as Spirituality
b. Contemporary as Profession d. Art as Self-expression
7. It is one of the functions of contemporary arts where artists earn a living through creating
or making art.
a. Art as remembrance c. Art as profession
b. Art for pleasure d. Art as commentary
8. Another functions of contemporary arts where artists create to express spiritual beliefs
about the destiny of life controlled by the force of higher power.
a. Art as remembrance c. Art as self-expression
b. Art in spirituality d. Art for pleasure
9. One of the purposes of contemporary arts is to help us commemorate important events or
people that have shaped our history to show reverence for those who have gone before us.
a. Art as remembrance c. Art for pleasure
b. Art in spirituality d. Art as commentary
10.This fulfills an expressive function when an artist conveys information about his or her
personality, feelings, or worldview.
a. Art as self-expression c. Art in spirituality
b. Art for pleasure d. Art as profession
ACTIVITY NO. 2 Jumbled Letters
Directions: Below are words with jumbled letters. Each word gives you an idea about
Contemporary Arts in the Philippines. Try to arrange them and provide the correct answer on
the space provided below.
_____________1. Lolac Htierage
_____________2. Tancerihein
_____________3. Rycotammen
_____________4. Branmemrence
_____________5. Fels-exssionpre
_____________6. Sionprofe
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_____________ 8. Litysripitua
_____________ 9. Brekinga of nomrs
_____________ 10. Apptionropria
ACTIVITY NO. 3
Direction: Complete the table below by giving the functions of Contemporary arts. List down
your explanation in the table provided.
The functions of Contemporary arts.
Function Explanation
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Guide Questions
Direction: Read the following questions and answer on the space provided.
1. What do you think is the most popular among Philippine Contemporary Art Forms, explain?
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2. Among the functions of contemporary art, which in your view is most significant?
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3. Why do you think that Contemporary art is important today?
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Reflection
After doing the activities:
I noticed that
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A question I have is
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I’m not sure about
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I realized that
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Rubric for scoring
III. References for learners
Deped Curriculum Guide
Gerard Lico, Glecy Cruz Atienza, Imelda Cajipe Endaya, J Pilapil Jacobo, Ramon P.
Santos. Sining Rehiyon Contemporary Philippine Arts fron the Regions. C&E Publishing
House, Inc. Quezon City: 2018
Wilson K. Panisan, Leslie B. Gazzingan, Gregorio L. Samar, Corie Chuza G. Boongaling.
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions. Mutya Publishing House, Inc. Malabon
City:2016
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Mount_Samat_National_Shrine
https://cityofsanfernando.gov.ph/forvisitors/giantlanternfestival
file:///C:/Users/User/Downloads/kupdf.net_contemporary-philippine-art-fromdocx.pdf
https://www.slideshare.net/PennVillanueva/the-introduction-to-contemporaryarts?
next_slideshow=1
Rubrics for Essay
Criteria Description Points Points Obtain
Organization The concept was clearly and creatively
conveyed.
10
Content The concepts were clearly discussed. 5
Visual
Presentation
The idea was clearly presented based on the
words used.
5
Total:20

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https://www.slideshare.net/OphelynnCano/1-what-is-contemporary-art
https://www.slideshare.net/jacintosolivellasdeoleza/characteristics-of-contemporary-art,
https://www.slideshare.net/ClaireNavarro5/contemporary-art-forms?qid=913726ed-af1c-
44b4-91b8-ed76d0645af5&v=&b=&from_search=2
https://www.academia.edu/38004240/Lesson_Plan_in_Contemporary_Philippine_ARTS_fro
m_the_Regions
IV. Answer Key
Prepared by:
ADONIS M. CAPULONG
Teacher I
Balibago Primero Integrated School
Activity
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Local
heritage
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Profession
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Inheritance
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Pleasure
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Commentary
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Spirituality
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Remembrance
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Breaking
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Self-expression
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Appropriation
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Guide
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reflection
Answers
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Rubrics
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given.