arts of luzon

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Art is part
of the life
of the
indigeno
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people of
the

3. It is shown with
the things that
they used
everyday which
are rich in
traditional
colors and
patterns. These
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5. Ifugaos is derived
from the term Ipugo
which means “from
the hill”. According to
Ifugao mythology,
however, the name
“Ifugao” is derived
from Ipugo which
refers to the rice
grain given to them
by their god
Ibanag and
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6. Brown
Yellow Ochre
Monochrome of
Cool Colors
Lines
Vertical and
Horizontal Lines
Colors
ARTWORKS
IFUGAO
HUT
BANAUE RICE
TERRACES
Elements and Principles of art that are
dominant in the art of some Luzon
Cultural communities

7. The Ivatans are a
Filipino
ethnolinguistic
group predominant
in the islands of
Batanes of the
Philippines. The
origins of the
Ivatans remained
untraced among
scholars. Ivatans
IVATAN

8. Monochrome of
Earth Colors
Lines
Vertical and
Horizontal Lines
Colors
ARTWORKS
VAKUL
Stone Houses
Elements and Principles of art that are
dominant in the art of some Luzon
Cultural communities

9. The Gaddang
people are a
linguistically
identified ethnic
group of related
families sharing
lengthy
residence in the
watershed of the
GADDANG

10. Vertical and
Horizontal Lines
Lines
Pastel tri-
colors
Colors
ARTWORKS
GADDA
NG
Elements and Principles of art that are
dominant in the art of some Luzon
Cultural communities

11. WHAT
are the Ifugao’s
famous
artworks?

12. Ifugao’sFamous
The Ifugao
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mountains part of the central
Cordillera in Northern Luzon are
excellent weavers, potterers and

13. Ifugao’sFamous
They make
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sthe buri,
bamboo, nito and rattan which
are abundant in their

14. Ifugao’sFamous
They are aA
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carving the mountain slopes of
the world-famous Banaue rice

15. Ifugao’sFamous
The Ifugaos
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so famous
for woodcarving, textile
weaving, and basket weaving.

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mastery of wood carving. An
example is the carving of their

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gto them
because of their belief that they can
have an abundant harvest when this
carving is placed near rice granaries

18. TheIfugao’s
Hagabi. This iW
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ood which is
unique because it is carved to become a
bench. This hagabi is a sign of riches.
Thus, many wealthy Ifugaos own this

19. TextileWeavingsofthe
Ifugaos weav
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skets, upper
garments, G-strings, hand bags, belts
and a lot more. It has been part of
their tradition to weave for their

20. TheIfugao’sBasketWeaving
The Ifugaos produce baskets to
serve the needs of the family.
They use baskets for storing

21. TheIfugao’sBasketWeaving
They also used baskets for
keeping household utensils,
clothes, and personal

22. TheIfugao’sBasketWeaving
Baskets are also used for
catching pests and
domesticating animals for

23. TheIfugao’sBasketWeaving
The most popular material
in basket making is rattan.

24. TheIfugao’sBasketWeaving
In Kiangan and Lagawe villages, the split
rattan tradition is commonly used for
Household baskets such as the labba or
farm bowl, ligao or winnowing tray, and

25. TheIfugao’sBasketWeaving
Another commonly used material is
the kokolongkoy vine. The natural
luster and resilience of the vine
produce baskets which are flexible.

27. Native Filipinos weaved using
fibers from abaca, pineapple,
cotton and bark cloth to produce

28. Part of a Family’s wealth was based
on the textiles the family owned and
these were given as dowry gifts at
weddings and as offerings to gods.

29. Many tribal people wear woven hats
protection against strong heat of the sun.
The farmers from the Bontoc region wear
traidtional straw hats called the salakot.