This document provides a brief history and overview of early traditional art forms in the Philippines, focusing on sculptures. It notes that sculpting existed as early as 3,500 years ago, as seen in artifacts like the Manunggul Jar found in Palawan. Various regions developed distinct sculpting traditions, like the bul-ol figures of the Mountain Province and sculptures found in different parts of Mindanao. The document also discusses key art elements of sculptures, noting they are three-dimensional with attributes of height, width and depth. As an example, it describes the curvilinear designs seen in the wings and tails of Sarimanok sculptures.
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Early Forms and Traditional Sculpture in the Philippines
This document provides a brief history and overview of early traditional art forms in the Philippines, focusing on sculptures. It notes that sculpting existed as early as 3,500 years ago, as seen in artifacts like the Manunggul Jar found in Palawan. Various regions developed distinct sculpting traditions, like the bul-ol figures of the Mountain Province and sculptures found in different parts of Mindanao. The document also discusses key art elements of sculptures, noting they are three-dimensional with attributes of height, width and depth. As an example, it describes the curvilinear designs seen in the wings and tails of Sarimanok sculptures.
This document provides a brief history and overview of early traditional art forms in the Philippines, focusing on sculptures. It notes that sculpting existed as early as 3,500 years ago, as seen in artifacts like the Manunggul Jar found in Palawan. Various regions developed distinct sculpting traditions, like the bul-ol figures of the Mountain Province and sculptures found in different parts of Mindanao. The document also discusses key art elements of sculptures, noting they are three-dimensional with attributes of height, width and depth. As an example, it describes the curvilinear designs seen in the wings and tails of Sarimanok sculptures.