Contemporary

Art
What is an Art?
Human ingenuity in adapting
natural things to man’s use.
 Natural Things Art
Plants Garden
Garden
 Mehan Garden
 Washington Sycip
 Ayala Triangle Gardens
Ayala Triangle Gardens remains an oasis in the heart of the city
Chinese Garden
Sirao Garden
 Natural Things Art
Plants Garden
Flower Arrangement
Flower Arrangement

 is the art or hobby of arranging cut flowers

in a way which makes them look attractive.
 3 Major Types of Flower
Arrangements

 1. Traditional or Western: an
arrangement that is created from many
flowers to give it a mesmerizing look.
 2.Oriental:Where
the lines of the
floral
arrangement play
an important
part.
 3. Modern: This type is
governed by no rules and
it depends mostly on the
taste of the designer.
Other Different Types of Flower
Arrangement
 1. Bouquets: Easier to
design than a formal
arrangement,
these flower bouquets are
majorly made of roses,
followed by gerbera daisies,
carnations, and
chrysanthemums. These
bouquets are apt for any
occasion or purpose, be it
expressing love or sending
condolences.
 2. Table Centrepieces:
As evident by the name,
these are created to put
on the tables that
enhances the beauty of
the decor for occasions
like Christmas,
Thanksgiving Day,
Weddings, etc.
 3. Baskets:It’s an
arrangement of the
flowers in baskets of
different depths. Such
floral baskets are gifted
on special occasions, like
Mother’s day, Father’s
Day, Christmas, birthday,
etc.
 4. Wreaths: A circular
garland, generally woven
of flowers as well as
foliage, traditionally
signifies celebration or
honor. Also, wreaths are
popularly used on
funerals, followed by
occasions like Christmas
and Thanksgiving day.
 Natural Things Art
Plants Garden
Flower Arrangement
Herbal Medicines
Herbal Medicine

 thestudy or practice of the medicinal

and therapeutic use of plants;
herbalism.
10 Philippines Herbs
& Plants Recommended by DOH
 1. Akapulko (Cassia
alata) - also known as
"bayabas-bayabasan" and
"ringworm bush"
in English, this herbal
medicine is used to treat
ringworms and skin
fungal infections.
 2. Ampalaya (Momordica
charantia) - known as
"bitter gourd" or "bitter
melon" in English, it
most known as a
treatment of diabetes
(diabetes mellitus), for
the non-insulin
dependent patients.
 3. Bawang (Allium
sativum) - popularly
known as "garlic", it
mainly reduces
cholesterol in the blood
and hence, helps control
blood pressure.
 4. Bayabas (Psidium
guajava) - "guava"
in English. It is primarily
used as an antiseptic, to
disinfect wounds. Also,
it can be used as a
mouth wash to treat
tooth decay and gum
infection.
 5. Lagundi (Vitex
negundo) - known
in English as the "5-
leaved chaste tree". It's
main use is for the relief
of coughs and asthma.
 6. Niyog-
niyogan (Quisqualis indica
L.) - is a vine known as
"Chinese honey suckle". It
is effective in
the elimination of
intestinal worms,
particularly the Ascaris
and Trichina. Only the
dried matured seeds are
medicinal -crack and
ingest the dried seeds two
hours after eating (5 to 7
seeds for children & 8 to
10 seeds for adults). If one
dose does not eliminate
the worms, wait a week
before repeating the dose.
 7. Sambong (Blumea
balsamifera)-
English name: Blumea
camphora. A diuretic
that helps in the
excretion of urinary
stones. It can also be
used as an edema.
 8. Tsaang
Gubat (Ehretia
microphylla Lam.) -
Prepared like tea,
this herbal medicine
is effective in
treating intestinal
motility and also
used as a mouth wash
since the leaves of
this shrub has high
fluoride content.
 9. Ulasimang Bato |
Pansit-
Pansitan (Peperomia
pellucida) - It is
effective in
fighting arthritis and
gout. The leaves can be
eaten fresh (about a
cupful) as salad or like
tea. For the decoction,
boil a cup of clean
chopped leaves in 2 cups
of water. Boil for 15
to 20 minutes. Strain,
let cool and drink a cup
after meals (3 times
day).
 10. Yerba
Buena (Clinopodium
douglasii) - commonly
known as Peppermint,
this vine is used as
an analgesic to relive
body aches and pain. It
can be taken internally
as a decoction or
externally by pounding
the leaves
and applied directly on
the afflicted area.
Origin of Art

Artcame from the word “ARS”

which means Skill.
 “Art is synonymous with skill, cunning,
artifice and craft, which all mean the faculty
of what is being devised.”
 Skill – stresses technical knowledge and
proficiency
 Cunning – suggests ingenuity and subtlety in
devising, inventing or executing
 Artifice – suggests mechanical skill
especially in imitating things in nature
 Craft – imply expertness in workmanship
List of Different Artist
 Coiffeurs (hair stylist)  Musicians
 Couturiers (clothe  Dancers
designer)  Actors and Actresses
 Chefs  Literatures (men of
 Connoisseurs (wine letters)
tasters)  Painters
 Perfume Experts  Sculptures
 Jewelers  Architects
 Milliners (hat makers)  Tattooist
 Potters
Whang Od: Tattoo Artist
Arts Purposes

 SelfActualize
 Immortalize
 Persuade
 Income
 Entertain
“A thing of a beauty is a joy
forever.”
-Ralph Waldo Emerson