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Arts
Quarter 2 – Module 4:
“Arts and Crafts of MIMAROPA and
the Visayas”
Principles behind the Elements
(Principles of Arts)

CO_Q2_Arts7_Module 4
Arts – Grade 7
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Quarter 2 – Module 4: Arts and Crafts of MIMAROPA and the Visayas
Principles behind the Elements (Principles of Arts)
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Arts
Quarter 2– Module 4:
“Arts and Crafts of MIMAROPA and
the Visayas”
Principles behind the Elements
(Principles of Arts)
Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear learners, can
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Thank you.
 Lesson
“Arts and Crafts of MIMAROPA and
the Visayas”
1 Principles behind the Elements

Learning Competencies

The learner:
1. analyzes elements and principles of art in the production of one’s arts and crafts
inspired by the arts of MIMAROPA and the Visayas. (A7EL-IIb-1);

2. reflects on and derive the mood, idea or message emanating from selected
artifacts and art objects;

3. incorporates the design, form and spirit of artifacts and art objects from
MIMAROPA and Visayas.

What I Need to Know

Hello! How are you today? After our previous encounter in the past lesson, I am
sure that you have realized how important the art elements are. Without those
elements, it is difficult to appreciate a specific piece of work because those elements
somehow serve as bases in understanding a piece of man’s creativity. From the colors
and multiple incorporation of shapes and various textures, the art products of
MIMAROPA and Visayas are truly a pride to honor.

This time, we will not be going anywhere far from here. We will still stick to our
previous point of destination. Let us wander once again in the beautiful places of
MIMAROPA and Visayas as we deal with the different principles of art and design.

Principles are the spring board and the guiding light of something. In all aspects,
we consider its signifying role. Even in arts, the importance of principles cannot be
taken for granted. These are the fundamental values that we follow as we observe
consistency in the creation of aesthetics.

Now that you are about to open another door of learning, sit back and let me
be in charge of your journey.

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Learning Objectives
After going through this module, you are expected to:
A. define the different principles of art;
B. distinguish the different principles of art used in arts and crafts of MIMAROPA
and the Visayas;
C. appreciate the design by differentiating the principles of arts used; and
D. create an artwork by using the different designs from the distinct art objects of
MIMAROPA and Visayas.

What I Know

IDENTIFICATION

Directions: Answer the following questions correctly. Use separate sheet for your
answers.

1. What principle is highlighted when talking of the visual weight of the artwork or
the sense that something is not giving discomfort to the eyes of the viewers?
2. What is created by movement implied through the repetition of elements of art
in a non-uniform but organized way?
3. When both sides of a composition have the same elements in the same
position, as in a mirror-image, or the two sides of a face, the balance
is__________?
4. What type of balance is shown when the composition has contrast in any of the
elements of art?
5. What principle is considered when the artist creates an area of the composition
that is visually dominant?
6. What principle is followed in the embroidery and weaving of Iloilo?
7. What principle tells of the uniform repetition of any of the elements of art or any
combination?
8. What principle is portrayed in the interior of Sablayan Church?
9. What church façade has the best example of variety?
10. What principle is portrayed when there are variety of designs but the over-all
impression is unified?

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MULTIPLE CHOICES

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. You may use separate sheet for
your answers.

11. The crafted exquisite nito basket has the same repetitive lines and designs.
What principle is portrayed?

A. pattern B. rhythm C. movement D. variety

12. Pintados is best known for its flowing lines and shapes. What principle is
highlighted in it?

A. pattern B. rhythm C. movement D. variety

13. The two towers of Miag-ao Church are balanced in nature. Since they are
different towers commissioned by two different priests, what type of balance
is portrayed?

A. Symmetrical B. asymmetrical C. radial D. perfect

14. Which of the following made Sablayan church the best example of contrast?

A. The floor and the window

B. The decorative column and the wall
C. The uniform type of window and the wall
D. The opposing mood of the floor and the ceiling

15. To where do the principles of arts apply to?

A. elements B. color C. designs D. function

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 What’s In

In the previous lesson, we dealt with the different elements with regards to the
arts and crafts of MIMAROPA and Visayas. I know how well you enjoyed our previous
lessons and activities.

Now, before you open up your minds for new learning, let us try to do this
activity called “Amazing Notes”

Directions: In a separate sheet of paper, kindly copy this. Afterwards, fill it out with the
concepts that you have learned from the previous discussion. You may construct short
phrases or sentences for your ideas.

ACTIVITY #1
MY AMAZING NOTES

Thank you for your answers! Your participation is highly acknowledged.

Needless to worry, this portion will not be graded.

Previously, we have discussed the different elements of arts that are used in
the production of crafts in MIMAROPA and Visayas. Being influenced by diverse
cultures and inspirations from nature, the regions made use of their natural resources
as the means of expressing their inner selves.

Now that you are about to discover what is inside this module, will you spend a
moment to look at the question wall?

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 What’s New

ACTIVITY #2: QUESTION WALL

Directions: In the boxes below, kindly input the questions that you would like to have
answers in the discussion to follow. Use separate sheet in your activity notebook.

WHAT WHEN WHO

WHERE HOW

That one is easy, right? I hope that all the questions you wrote in the wall will
be answered in our discussion. But before we completely get in there, let’s try to have
this another activity below.

ACTIVITY #3: “AESTHETICS CHECK”

Directions: Observe the given picture. Note your observation and be ready to answer
the questions that follow.

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 Thank you for being cooperative! It matters to me a lot. To enhance your critical
thinking, please be guided by the following questions and try to answer them in a
separate sheet in your activity notebook.
Processing Questions:
1. What observation do you have in the picture?
2. Can you name the different things you see in it?
3. What will happen if you remove some parts of this picture? Why?
That one is quite tough. Your observations are put into words and I admire you
for your untiring participation. Now, bear with me as I tour you in our discussion.

What Is It

In everything that we do, we cannot do away from the fact that we need
techniques, materials and style to enable us in achieving our target. Just like how we
perform our daily tasks and assignments, arts also need techniques aside from
materials and style. Principles are the underlying techniques per se. If the elements
are visual tools, the principles are the guide on how something simple can be
transformed into better ones.
Before we delve deeper, I want you to discover how these principles play their
role in creating a well-balanced artwork.
I have prepared for you an activity called, Round D’ Craft

ACTIVITY #4: “ROUND D’ CRAFT”

Directions: Below each circle is the principle that you have to work out with using Line
and Color as your elements. Decorate each circle using the two specified elements
mentioned above. You may opt to use separate sheet for your output.
Ready? Let’s do it!

Contrast

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 Movement Balance Rhythm

Pattern Emphasis Unity

This portion is quite challenging, right! I admire you for your active
engagement. I am happy that we are getting there. Right now, let us try to do this
another activity

ACTIVITY 5: “PICTURE THIS TEXT”

Directions: Kindly observe the given pictures on the left portion below. Afterwards, try
to match each item with the definitive terms on the right. Write your answers in your
activity notebook.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

It refers to the dominance of a certain object in

the art work and is often achieved by contrast.

BALANCE

It is the result of using the elements of art by

commanding the viewer’s eye around the image.

CONTRAST

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 It refers to the non-uniform but organized
repetition of the elements.

EMPHASIS

It refers to the varying distribution of the elements. It

can be difference in color, shape and texture.

MOVEMENT

It refers to the harmony of the elements.

PATTERN

It refers to the visual distribution or weight of the

elements in the work of art

RHYTHM

It refers to the uniform repetition of any of the art

element and its combination.

UNITY

Well done! I am happy that you are able to match the principles with the
definitions. With your knowledge in cracking the activities that you have just
encountered, you are now ready to enter the discussion phase.
Come on now and read it with me.

When an artist decides doing something, it is always affected by culture and his
own understanding of arts. But his understanding and culture alone cannot suffice the
achievement of a successful interpretation. There must be a set of governing rules in
the use of a specific material or element that will enable a successful manifestation of
visual effect to the viewers. It is agreed that these principles are vital in the successful
illustration of arts. Being unique in function, these underlying values play its inimitable
role respectively.

Today, we will be dealing with the different principles of arts of MIMAROPA and
Visayas in terms of architecture, daily objects, sculpture, fabric and body
ornamentation.

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 The principles of art are the underlying support of the elements. While the
elements are the visual tools, the principles of art reflect how the elements are to be
used to create a work of art. The principles of art and design are balance, contrast,
emphasis, movement, pattern, rhythm, and unity/variety.

The utilization of the different principles and elements of arts is still ruled by
these important factors: the mood, the general message and/or idea where the
different art products are anchored from.
Mood generally refers to the atmosphere or the feelings that an artwork evokes.
You can basically tell the mood of an object by simply looking at the color and pattern.
Because the eye is the window of the soul, the sensory images are transported to the
brain that creates feelings toward a specific art beheld.
While the mood tells of the feelings upon looking at an art, message is simply
what an art is all about. Message and/or idea tells of the purpose why an art is created,
what is its use and how will it be of use to people. Message is whatever
the artist intends it to mean, and this meaning is shaped by the materials, techniques,
designs and forms it makes use of including ideas and feelings it creates that can be
perceived by looking clearly at it.

One central feature of art is its ability to arouse emotion. That can be made
possible through the proper and well-aligned combination of the elements and
principles and the incorporation of the message and/or idea and mood.

THE PRINCIPLES OF ART MAGNIFIED…

Balance refers to the visual weight of the artwork. It is a sense that something
is not giving discomfort to the eyes of the viewers. There are 3 kinds of balance.
1. Symmetry is a type of balance in which both sides of a composition have the
same elements in the same position.
2. Asymmetry is a type of balance in which the composition is balanced due to the
contrast of any of the elements of art. It can be perceived in the different sizes
of circles with one which is smaller and the other one, bigger.
3. Radial symmetry is a type of balance in which elements are equally spaced like
that of the bicycle wheel and the spokes.

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 This is the Miag-ao Church. With
two towers side by side the main building,
the principle of balance is portrayed. Being
asymmetrical, since the two towers were
commissioned by two different priests at
two different times, the different towers are
still pleasing to the eyes. In this
architecture, the two towers paved way to
increase the aesthetics of the main façade
which contains a variety of elements put
together in the bas relief.

Miag-ao Church

WORDS TO REMEMBER:
BAS RELIEF is a kind of carving or sculpture in which the figures
are raised in a few inches from the flat background.

The church is decorated with a sculpted wall. Centered by a coconut tree that
is portrayed as the tree of life where St. Christopher holds the Child Jesus, the
remaining decors of the façade depicts the daily life of Miag-ao people and shows
variety in the utilization of art elements.

Contrast is the difference

between elements of art in a
composition, such that each element is
made stronger in relation to the
other. When placed next to each other,
contrasting elements command the
viewer's attention. The areas of contrast
are among the first thing that the viewer’s
eyes are drawn. Contrast can be
achieved by placing objects together and
Sablayan Church
creating contrasting effect.
Negative/Positive space is an example of contrast including the command of variety
of colors.

This is the old church of Sablayan, Occidental Mindoro. Located at the foot of
“Bundok Bayan”, at Barangay Poblacion. The old church is a 16th century antiquated
legacy of the Spanish missionaries. Here, lime or “apog” is used as cement for walling.
Some old folks believed that in the olden times, before the interior reconstruction of
the church, there used to be underground dwellings for nuns and a tunnel at the back
of the church that led to the lighthouse of the nearby mountain park.

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 The interior of the church portrays the principle of contrast beginning with the
opposing colors of ceilings and floor, balanced out by the wall of decorative stones
and white colored pillars and columns to project the height of the inside.

In this embroidery, the third principle highlighted is emphasis. It is when

the artist creates an area of composition that is visually dominant and commands the
viewer's attention. This is often achieved by contrast.

Panubok is one among the

many definitions of Capisnon culture.
Being the traditional embroidery of
Panay-Bukidnon, this art that is rooted
from their deep connection to the
environment has shown how inspired
their people are in creating their
wonderful designs. This fabric, being
inspired from nature has variety of
incorporated designs but is centered by
a colorful flower and adorned with lines
and mixture of colors. The attention of
Panubok
the viewers is locked on the circular
pattern of bright colors but the supporting details are embroidered right round it.

Movement is the result of using the elements of art where the eyes are
commanded to move around the image. A sense of movement can be created by
diagonal or curvy lines, either real or implied, by edges, by the illusion of space, by
repetition and by energetic mark-making.

The known body decoration

in Visayas is Pintados. Relived by
their purpose of showing bravery
and heroism, this practice of
smearing the skin and inserting
pigment to create an indelible
design has long been a trademark
of their culture. Since the tattooing
surface is the skin of a human, the
natural tendency is for every line
and curve to follow the person’s
anatomy and kinesthetics.
In this art, the lines painted in
the bodies are causing the eyes of
the viewers to create an illusion of
movement.
Pintados

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 Rhythm is created by movement implied through the repetition of elements of
art in a non-uniform but organized way. It is related to rhythm in music. Unlike pattern
which demands consistency, rhythm relies on variety.

The cultural treasure found in the early 1960s

in Manunggul, a part of the archaeologically
significant Tabon Cave Complex in Lippun Palawan
is one of the numerous jars found in a believed to be
burial site. The design of this jar is unique in all
aspects. The covering is designed with 3 objects: the
soul, the boatman and the boat itself. The body,
however, is designed with lines which is a depiction
of the sea waves. This rhythmic design shows the
maritime culture of the Filipinos; how one’s soul after
he dies is being transported by boats in water and
seas as they go to the afterlife. The lines in the jar
Manunggul Jar body are non-uniform but are organized and clearly
show a rhythmic flow.

Pattern is the uniformed repetition of any of the

elements of art or any combination. Anything can be
turned into a pattern through repetition.

Tingkop is one among the notable products of

Tagbanua tribe in Palawan. It is a cone-shaped basket with
a visibly- creative pattern in the outside that serves as its
decorative design. This is made possible by an alternate
placing of natural bamboo strips and blackened ones,
thereby creating figures that are repeated similarly.

Tingkop
Living in the foothills of Malasimbo, Puerto
Galera, the Iraya Mangyans are indigenous people of
Oriental Mindoro who are known for their skills in nito-
weaving. This craft has been a preserved tradition that
dictates their unique culture and art. The tradition of nito
weaving has been the primary source of their income as
the vine called nito is easily found in the forest where
they are living. This material is harnessed to provide use
to their basketry and weaving. The diagonal pattern in
the canister is only one among the many designs they
make.
Nito

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 Another example of pattern is
the most popular and still existing
finished item of Ilo-ilo’s weaving
industry, the patadyong or the wrap-
around. To Panay weavers to which
Ilo-ilo is a part, this patadyong is not
only a fabric but is a parcel of
Panayanon history and culture. The
patadyong is a native tube-like skirt
made from hablon clothing that is Patadyong
distinctly Ilonggo in color and character. The garment is made of diverse colored strips
of cotton that has become their indigenous work of art.

Unity/Variety is present when you want an art to feel unified such that all the
elements fit together comfortably. Too much unity creates monotony, too much variety
creates disharmony. Both of these principles are needed for the areas of interest in
your composition along with places for your eyes to rest.

Façade of Miag-ao Church

The variety of elements in the façade of Miag-ao church consists of an ornately

decorated bas-relief in the middle of two huge watchtower belfries on each side. The
bas-relief is a mixed influence of Medieval Spanish, Chinese, Muslim and local
traditions and elements, a unique characteristic of the church façade. A prominent part
of the façade is a coconut tree depicted as the tree of life where St. Christopher holds
on. The saint is dressed in local and traditional clothing carrying the Child Jesus on
his back. The rest of the façade features the daily life of Miag-ao during that time
including native flora (like papaya, coconut and palm tree) and fauna. Despite the
various decorative designs in the façade, the tall coconut figure enables the eye to
rest, thereby, creating unity in the sculpture.

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 With all the inputs that you have read regarding the different principles that
govern the arts and crafts of MIMAROPA and the Visayas, let us try to measure how
far you have learned in the activity that follows.

ACTIVITY #6: “Know it Wall”

Posted in the question wall are questions that need inputs. Kindly provide each
box with the answer to each query relative to the topic that we have just discussed.
You may opt to use a separate sheet for your answers.

ANSWER WALL

WHAT ARE THE WHY ARE HOW DO WE APPLY

PRINCIPLES OF PRINCIPLES OF THE PRINCIPLES OF
ARTS? ARTS IMPORTANT? ARTS IN THE USE OF
THE ELEMENTS?

Answer: Answer: Answer:

I knew it was just a matter of time. Well done! I appreciate your efforts in
answering the questions in our activity. This time, let us try to take a step higher in
your next task.
This portion is called “Chunking the Data”. With all the concepts, ideas and
principles that you have gained, I am confident that you will be able to accomplish this
one below.

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ACTIVITY #7: How Does Your Box Go?
Directions: Kindly fill out the boxes with the needed details. You are free to construct
your own sentences for your ideas. You may opt to use separate sheet for your
answers.

IMPORTANT TERMS IMPORTANT GENERALIZATION

(e.g PRINCIPLES OF ARTS) (e.g Principles of arts are the backbone
of the elements)

INSIGHTS LEARNED (e.g. The use of principles is important.)

That’s quite challenging! Let’s celebrate the record you just set and I look
forward to see you cross your next in the activities that follow.

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 What’s More

We are almost there. Now that you already understood the concepts of the
different principles of art, let us see how well you have learned by answering the
activity below.

ACTIVITY #8: “Wing Power”

Directions: Written in the left wing of each butterfly is the principle and in its right wing
is the art where the principle is visibly utilized. In the space provided below, kindly
explain how the principle is achieved in designing the specified art. You may opt to
use separate sheet for your answers.

balance
Miag-ao Sablayan Hablon
Church
contrast emphasis
Church Fabric

____________________ ____________________ ____________________

____________________ ____________________ ____________________

Nito Variety/ Miag-ao

movement pintados pattern Weaving unity Church

____________________ ____________________ ____________________

____________________ ____________________ ____________________

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 To ponder more on these, let us try to answer the questions provided below.
Processing Questions:

1. What considerations have you thought of in elaborating how the principle is

used for each specified art?

2. How did the principles provide impact in the creation of the specific arts?
I commend you for your perseverance in finishing this task. You are about to
reach the finish line. Hold on a little longer as I take you to our next activity.

ACTIVITY #9: “GETTING INTO THE EYES”

Directions: Below are pictures of two old churches. Compare them by answering the
questions below:

Miag-ao Church Sablayan Church

Processing Questions:

1. What observations have you noted in the façade of the two churches?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

2. Do the principles of art play a big role in designing architectures? Why? Why
not?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

3. How are the two architectural structures from two regions different with each
other in terms of the utilization of the principles of arts?
______________________________________________________________
______________________________________________________________

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ACTIVTY #10

Directions: Based from the lessons you have learned from the discussion part, kindly
observe the pictures below and fill out the chart with what is needed.

SELECTED ARTS FROM

VISAYAS AND BRIEF DESCRIPTION MOOD MESSAGE/
MIMAROPA IDEA
EXAMPLE: The art of making Even from the
Nito is a craft It portrays their simplest
which has been a simplicity of living. materials, one
preserved tradition can create art
that dictates products
Irayan’s unique according to the
(NITO) culture. resources
available.

(PANUBOK)

(PATADYONG)

(MANUNGGUL)

(MIAG-AO CHURCH)

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 Here’s to your streak! Keep it up. Before we completely assess how far you
are now, kindly reflect all the ideas you have acquired in this module by writing your
reflection in the scroll below.

What I Have Learned

Will you tell me how your experience had been? Write down your thoughts
While answering this module in the chart below titled “My Reflections”.

My Reflections

Well done! Thank you for your efforts. Now that we are almost done with today’s
lesson, below is the evaluation to see how far you are coping.

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 What I Can Do

ACTIVITY #11: A PORTION AND A CRAFT

Directions: Kindly look for an everyday object in your home. (e.g. basket, a textile or
kimono, a pearl set or a beaded bracelet, nito bag or a banig etc). After you have found
this particular object, draw a portion of it by showing the principles of contrast and
balance and by incorporating some of the distinct designs of our region as shown in
our example below or the other distinct designs from the art objects in the discussion
part. You may use a separate sheet for your output. You will be guided by a rubric
that follows.
Afterwards, take a photo of your artwork and submit it to your facilitator through
messenger, e-mail, or other media platforms.

Example:

MANUNGGUL JAR. This is one

of the ancient artifacts that is found in the
region of MIMAROPA. Its design is a
depiction of the rich history of the ancient.
The distinct features of this jar are the
lines which come in different strokes.

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 RUBRIC FOR YOUR DESIGN

5 4 3 2 1

Creativity/ Showed Showed Showed Did not try new Showed no

Originality original ideas original ideas knowledge of idea and/or creativity and
and and the subject innovation in originality.
interpretation interpretation but lacked the materials
of the art but did not originality. It did used.
work. innovate the not innovate
materials the materials
used. used.

Use of native
designs and
Made use of Made use of Made use of Made use of Made use of 1
form from the
all criteria. four criteria. three criteria. two criteria. criterion only.
known art
objects such
as:

a. Nature-like
depiction
b. Bright
colors
c. Geometric
patterns
d. Real-life
drawings
e. Symbols

Principle Contrast and Only balance Only contrast There were There were no
balance were was shown. was shown. contrast and contrast and
shown. balance but the balance and
required art the required art
wasn’t was not
followed. followed.

Skill The artwork The artwork The artwork The artwork Showed poor
was had 1 showed had 3 craftmanship
beautifully inconsistency craftsmanship inconsistencies and lacked
and skillfully . but had 2 . understanding
done. inconsistencies of the artwork

This journey with you has been really nice and smooth. I commend you for your
patience and determination in exploring this module and finishing the tasks.

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 Assessment

IDENTIFICATION

Directions: Answer the following questions correctly. Use separate sheet for your
answers.

1. What principle is highlighted when talking of the visual weight of the artwork or
the sense that something is not giving discomfort to the eyes of the viewers?
2. What is created by movement implied through the repetition of elements of art
in a non-uniform but organized way?
3. When both sides of a composition have the same elements in the same
position, as in a mirror-image, or the two sides of a face, the balance
is__________?
4. What type of balance is shown when the composition has contrast in any of
the elements of art?
5. What principle is considered when the artist creates an area of the
composition that is visually dominant?
6. What principle is followed in the embroidery and weaving of Iloilo?
7. What principle tells of the uniform repetition of any of the elements of art or
any combination?
8. What principle is portrayed in the interior of Sablayan Church?
9. What church façade has the best example of variety?
10. What principle is portrayed when there are variety of designs but the over-all
impression is unified?

MULTIPLE CHOICES

Directions: Choose the letter of the correct answer. You may use separate sheet for
your answers.

11. The crafted exquisite nito basket has the same repetitive lines and designs.
What principle is portrayed?
A. pattern B. rhythm C. movement D. variety

12. Pintados is best known for its flowing lines and shapes. What principle is
highlighted in it?
A. pattern B. rhythm C. movement D. variety

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13. The two towers of Miag-ao Church are balanced in nature. Since they are
different towers commissioned by two different priests, what type of balance is
portrayed?
A. Symmetrical B. asymmetrical C. radial D. perfect

14. Which of the following made Sablayan church the best example of contrast?
A. The floor and the window
B. The decorative column and the wall
C. The uniform type of window and the wall
D. The opposing mood of the floor and the ceiling

15. To where do the principles of arts apply to?

A. elements B. color C. designs D. function

Additional Activities

THE PRINCIPLES OF ART

AND DESIGN

through the content…

Poetry is an art form in human language for its aesthetic
language. Looking back to the contents of this material,
can you make a seven-line self- learning check by
completing the “I phrase” below. The contents must
reflect your insights and experiences about your
learning in the different principles of art.

I read________________________________
I know_______________________________
I think_______________________________
I believe_____________________________
I realized_____________________________
I learned_____________________________
I look forward _________________________

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Activity 7: “How does your Box Go”
Answers may vary.
1. One of the important items in the discussion is contrast, being among the different
elements of arts.
2. One of the important generalizations about contrast is that it plays an important role in
the creation of arts.
3. One of the insights learned about contrast is its importance in creating an angle in the
eyes of the viewers just like the interior design of the Sablayan Church.
Activity 6: “Know it Wall”
Answers may vary.
1. The different principles of arts are balance, emphasis, pattern, rhythm, contrast, movement
and unity.
2. The principles arts are very important because they serve as the pillars from which the use
of the different elements is anchored.
3. Principles of arts can be used together with elements of arts in a way that they govern how
the elements can be combined in order to create a well- commissioned artwork.
Activity 5: “Picture this text”
a. Emphasis- It refers to the dominance of a certain object in the art work and is often achieved
by contrast.
b. Movement-It is the result of using the elements of art by commanding the viewer’s eye
around the image.
c. Rhythm-It refers to the non-uniform but organized repetition of the elements.
d. Contrast-It refers to the varying distribution of the elements. It can be difference in color,
shape and texture.
e. Unity- It refers to the harmony of the elements.
f. Balance- It refers to the visual distribution or weight of the elements in the work of art
g. Pattern- It refers to the uniform repetition of any of the art element and its combination.
Activity 3: “Aesthetic Check”
Answers may vary
1. The picture portrays a woman surrounded by different colors, shapes and lines. She is wearing
colorful clothes that make her look attractive.
2. There are words written in some parts of the picture. Those are balance, emphasis, pattern,
rhythm, contrast, movement and unity. There are also different colors that makes the picture
pleasing to the eyes.
3. A picture is like a puzzle. If you remove a certain part, its aesthetic appeal will be less.
Activity 1: “My Amazing Notes”
Answers may vary.
The lesson discussed in the previous module was about the different elements of arts
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Answer Key
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What I know (Pre-test)/Assessment (Post-test)
1. balance
2. rhythm
3. symmetrical
4. asymmetrical
5. emphasis
6. emphasis
7. pattern
8. contrast
9. miag-ao
10. unity
11. a
12. c
13. b
14. d
15. a
Activity 8: “Wing Power”
Answers may vary.
1. Balance is achieved in Miag-ao Church by placing two towers side by side the main
building.
2. Contrast is achieved in the interior of Sablayan Church by placing opposite designs as seen
in the floor and the ceiling.
3. Emphasis is achieved in Hablon fabric by having the main figure stand out despite being
surrounded by small details.
4. Movement is achieved in Pintados as the lines move along the body kinesthetic of the
tattoo bearer.
5. Pattern is achieved in nito-weaving by creating similar flow of the sticks thus forming a
shape or an image.
6. Variety is achieved in the church of Miag-ao by having different objects in the bas relief of
the façade.
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Siobal, Lourdes R., Capulong, Ma. Honeylet A. Rosenberger, Ledda G., Santos, Jeff
Foreene M. Mendoza, Jenny C. Samoy, Cherry Joy P., Roxas, Rabonni C., Aldeguer-
Roxas, Johanna Samantha T. "Arts and Crafts of Mindanao." In Music and Arts
Learner's Material, by Lourdes R., Capulong, Ma. Honeylet A. Rosenberger, Ledda
G., Santos, Jeff Foreene M. Mendoza, Jenny C. Samoy, Cherry Joy P., Roxas,
Rabonni C., Aldeguer-Roxas, Johanna Samantha T Siobal, 215-229. Meralco Avenue,
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