Arts of the Philippines

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Art
Art is a term that describes a diverse range of human activities and the products of those activities, but is most often understood to refer to painting, film, photography, sculpture, and other visual media. Music, theatre, dance, literature and interactive media are included in a broader definition of art or the arts. Until the 17th century, art referred to any skill or mastery and was not differentiated from crafts or sciences, but in modern usage the fine arts are distinguished 3/9/12

Many definitions of art have been proposed by philosophers and others who have characterized art in terms of mimesis, expression, communication of emotion, or other values. During the Romanticperiod, art came to be seen as "a special faculty of the human mind to be classified with religion and science". The meaning of art and its relationship with humans and society is 3/9/12 explored in a branch of

Philippine Arts
Arts-Like any other country in

the world, the Filipino way of life and the things surrounding them are in one way or another, shaped by art. And with the existence of art like music and paintings in the Philippines, the door to yet another world has been opened to allow visitors to enjoy a truly diversified experience of the country. 3/9/12

Philippine Arts of Arts the Philippinesis diverse. Weaving is popular in the

northern part of the Philippines. Pottery is also common in preHispanic societies. Ornate carvings are found in the southern Philippine islands. Similarly, wooden art is also quite popular and is displayed in various parts of Filipino homes. 3/9/12

Artistic paintings created by Filipinos began in the 17th century during Spanish colonial times and continued until the present, with such revered artists as Luna, Amorsolo, and Zbel. Other popular artists include Hugo C. Yunzn reflected an earthy style that touches on indigenous Malay culture in pieces such asEarly RisersandMariang Makiling,Nstor Leynes withMag-ina Sa Banig, Fred De Asis with Legend of Sari-Manok, and Tam Austria withMag-Anak. Filipinos have unique folk dances like where assistants take two long bamboo sticks rapidly and in rhythm, clap sticks for dancers to artistically and daringly try to avoid getting their feet caught between them. 3/9/12

Also in the southern part of the Philippines, there is another dance called singkilusing long bamboo poles found in tinikling; however, it is primarily a dance showing off lavish Muslim royalty. In this dance, there are four bamboo sticks arranged in a tictac-toe pattern in which the dancers exploit every position of these clashing sticks. Dancers can be found trying to avoid all 4 bamboo sticks all together in the middle. They can also try to dance an entire rotation around the middle avoiding all sticks. Usually these stick dances performed in teamwork fashion not solo. The Singkil dance is identifiable with the 3/9/12 use of umbrellas and silk clothing.

 Tanagais a type of Filipino poetry. Kut-kutis an art technique used between the 15th

and 18th centuries. The technique was a combination of European and Oriental style and process mastered by indigenous tribes of Samar island. notable Filipino artists include Juan Luna, Fernando Amorsolo, Felix Hidalgo, and Rey Paz Contreras. Present-day Filipino artists featuring Filipino culture include Anita Magsaysay-Ho, Daniel Coquilla, Ang Kiukok, and Santiago Bose.The Arts or Paintings by Zbel, Amorsolo and many more could be seen in most of the art museums in the Philippines. Zobel's paintings can be seen in the Ayala museum.
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Past

Music
It wasn't until recently that traditional

Philippine music began picking up in popularity after being exclusively restricted to ethnic minorities for quite some time. With Western influence in their music, it is definitely not surprising to find that many Filipino bands all over Southeast Asia is well known for their ability to perform music from the west. 3/9/12

Nonetheless, more and more local musicians are embarking on the journey of rediscovering their cultural heritage. With the return of the use of traditional instruments such as bamboo flutes, wooden drums and gongs, the Filipinos are slowly bringing old melodies back to life. Apart from that, Philippine folk songs in the original Tagalog have also made a comeback after Freddie Aguilar, the popular social critic sang Bayan Ko (My Country). This song eventually became an anthem of Marcos' rivals during the revolution of 1986.

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Paintings
Visitors to the Philippines will be awed by the works of the country's talented individuals in the art of painting. The country's two most famous painters of the 19th century are Juan Luna and Felix Hidalgo. The masterpiece 'Spolarium', which won a gold medal at the 1884 Madrid Exposition, is perhaps one of Luna's best work. The mid-20th century gave way to other internationally acclaimed artists like Vicente Dizon, Fernando Amorsolo and Vicente Manansala.
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Those interested in contemporary art should

give the Ateneo Art Gallery a visit. This art gallery showcases the permanent collection of selective contemporary works by contemporary Filipino artists and is located at Ateneo de Manila University, Loyola Heights, Quezon City. Central Bank Complex, Roxas Boulevard, Manila is a must see for those with great interest in classical and contemporary paintings and prints from America and Europe. Besides the exhibitions, visitors will also have the chance to see slide shows and films almost daily at this art gallery.
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The Metropolitan Museum of the Philippines at

Spoliarium

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SCULPTURE Filipino sculptors came to be known in the middle of the 19thcentury. Classical Philippine sculpture reached its peak in the works of Guillermo Tolentino (1890-1976). His best known masterpiece is theBonifacio Monument, which is a group sculpture composed of numerous figures massed around a central obelisk. The principal figure is Andres Bonifacio, leader of the revolution against Spain in 1896. Behind him stands Emilio Jacinto, the brains of the Katipunan. The Bonifacio Monumen t - completed in 1933 -- marked the apex of Tolentino's career.
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Bonifacio Monument

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Sarimanok
TheSarimanokis a legendary bird of theMaranaopeople who originate fromMindanao, a major island in thePhilippines. It comes from the words "sari" and "manok.""Sari"means cloth or garment, which is generally of assorted colors.Mank, which makes up part of its name, is a 3/9/12 Philippineword forchicken.

SARIMANOK

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Examples of Philippine Arts

S A R I M A N O K

Painted Tinikling

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Weaver

Weav e
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Past Philippine Artists

Juan Luna

Fernando 3/9/12 Amorsolo

Felix Hidalgo

Rey Paz 3/9/12 Contreras

Famous Philippine Artists (Present)

Anita MagsaysayHo

Santiago Bose 3/9/12

Ang Kiukok

Daniel Coquilla
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