DIVINE GRACE SCHOOL

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LEARNING MODULE NO. 2

Subject: Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions
All Grade 12
Week: 3-4 First Semester - Midterm

Name: ________________________________ Grade level: ___________ Strand:

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Subject Teacher: _______________________
I. Instruction and Focus Question

Good day! This module is your guide in accomplishing this lesson on Various
Contemporary Art Forms and National Filipino Artists. Read carefully and do the
activities as you go through the pages. You are expected to finish this module
within 2 weeks.

Focus questions to be answered at the end of the module:

a. What are the notable contemporary artworks in the Philippines?
b. How did the National Filipino Artists contribute to the emergence of Philippine
Contemporary Arts?

II. Expectations

Quarter TITLE: You will learn:

Various a. Recognize the various contemporary art forms
1 Contemporary Art in the Philippines
forms in the b. Identify the relevance of these art forms in
Philippines today’s society.
c. Analyze the role of the Filipino Artists in
National Filipino Philippine Contemporary Arts.
Artists d. Appreciate the contribution of the national
artists in the development of the Philippine
Contemporary Arts

EXPECTED LEARNING COMPETENCIES: (MELC)

Researches on the various contemporary art forms.

Explains Filipino artists’ roles and identify their contribution to contemporary arts.

III. Pre-Test

Instructions: Write down at least three (3) various art forms in the Philippines and give at
least one (1) of its notable examples.

1. ________________________ • ________________________________

2. ________________________ • ________________________________

3. _______________________ • _________________________________

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 IV. Discussions and Activities

A. Various Contemporary Art Forms

Contemporary Art Forms
• It is conceptual, innovative, expressive, and experimental.
• It allows the viewers to participate in the experience and is urged to validate his/her own beliefs
and feelings.
• It evokes more intense emotions from its spectators.

Salient Features of Contemporary Art Forms

• Most of the art forms are based on abstract expressionism.

• It leaves of the mark of the curator who makes them.
• The means or instruments to make the works of contemporary are changing and new technologies
are used day by day.
• It emphasizes in the expressions of the self, emotions and manifests the inclusion of societal issues
and concerns.
• It can incorporate other forms of arts, blending different media and techniques which paved way
to the so-called integrative arts.

Integrative Arts – refers to the interdisciplinary art, art study, development, production, display,
or creative creation of work that makes full use of art to produce a work for a particular public.
Integrative art is a clear reflection of contemporary art forms.
▪ Choreography – it is an arrangement or design for dance movements usually accompanied by
music.
Examples: Festival Dances
The Performance of El Gamma Penumbra
▪ Musical Instruments – any tool that produces sounds. Integration of arts is seen through the
intricate designs of musical instruments representing visual arts.
▪ Literary and Musical Composition – literary works are written works meant to be read while
musical compositions on the other hands are not written but notated.
Example: Original Pinoy Music

▪ Visual Designs and Applied Arts Combined – it is a composition or layout of any art elements.
Its purpose it’s not only to amuse the audience but also to let them enjoy its function as a product
of art.
Examples: Gray Ground by Ronald Ventura
O.M.G Christ by Ernest Concepcion
Mike Alano’s Artworks
Ramos Orlina’s Artworks
Contemporary Calligraphy
Social Media Photography
Installation Arts
Interactive Arts
▪ Theatrical Performance – this pertains to a public presentation of a dramatic or musical
entertainment. Contemporary theatrical performance is experimental, innovative, controversial,
and interdisciplinary, going beyond other disciplines like psychology, social and political sciences.
Examples: Rak of Aegis
Ang Huling El Bimbo The Musical
▪ Cinema – it is the most popular of the art forms; yet, it is the youngest of all. Its characteristics
are the same with theater except that it is not a live performance.
Examples: I Do Bidoo Bidoo
Dekada ‘70
Philippine Independent Movies
B. The Filipino Artists

Artist – one who professes and practices an imaginative art. In the past, the artist’s role was well-
defined and that is to create something that uplifted the spirit, something aesthetically pleasing
and entertaining.

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 Role of Filipino Artists
1. The Filipino artist gives his opinion about the culture of his time.
2. The Filipino artist is a persuader, attempting to sway the viewer to his or her side.
3. The Filipino artist has become a social critic.
4. The Filipino artist has also become an advocate for what she or he believes in.
5. The Filipino is versatile.

• The Personal – the artist expresses what he or she feels.

• The Social – the artist expresses with he or she sees around him/the artist expresses which he or
she sees around him/her.
• The Physical – the artist finds a need to create something not only pleasing to look at but something
useful as well.
• The Immaterial - the artist gives form to the immaterial, the hidden truth of the universe, and a
spiritual force that inhabits the world.

The Filipino Artist

Before the Philippine contemporary art era, a few notable women were able to find access into the
world of arts.
• Anita Magsaysay-Ho
• Nena Saguil
• Purita Kalaw-Ledesma

But things have changed in the Philippine contemporary art era as many women pave the way for
others to assert their own identity on contribute and social realism.
• Imelda Cajipe-Endaya – Main figure for Filipino Feminist and National Liberation Movements in
Philippine Arts.
• Brenda V. Fajardo – Known for her artworks that are typically inspired from Filipino Folklore,
Legends, and Mythology.
• Ofelia Gelvezon-Tequi – Filipino Visual Artist based in France. She is considered a pioneer in
Philippine printmaking.

Order of National Artists - the highest national recognition given to Filipino individuals who have
made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts, namely: Music, Dance,
Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film, Broadcast Arts, and Architecture and Allied Arts. The order is
jointly administered by the National Commission for Culture and the Arts and the Cultural Center
of the Philippines and conferred by the President of the Philippines upon recommendation by both
institutions.

Qualifications to be a National Artist

1. Living artists who have been Filipino citizens for the last ten years prior to nomination as well
as those who have died after the establishment of the award in 1972 but were Filipino citizens at
the time of their death;
2. Artists who have helped build a Filipino sense of nationhood through the content and form of
their artworks;
3. Artists who have distinguished themselves by pioneering in a mode of creative expression or
style, making an impact on succeeding generations of artists;
4. Artists who have created a significant body of works/or have consistently displayed excellence
in the practice of their art form, in reaching artistic expression or style;
5. Artists who enjoy broad acceptance through prestigious national and/or international
recognition, awards in prestigious national and/or international events, critical acclaim and or
reviews of their works and/or respect and esteem from peers within an artistic discipline.

Benefits of Being a National Artist

• The rank and title of National Artist, as proclaimed by the President of the Philippines;
• The Insignia of National Artist and a Citation;
• The lifetime emolument, material and physical benefits comparable in value to those received by
the highest officers of lands such as:
a. A cash reward of 100,000 pesos net of taxes, for leaving awardees;
b. A cash reward of 75,000 pesos net of taxes, for posthumous awardees, payable to legal heir/s;
c. A monthly life pension, medical and hospitalization benefits;
d. Life insurance coverage for awardees who are still insurable;
e. A state funeral and burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani;

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 • A place of honor, in line with protocolar precedents, at national state functions, and recognition of
cultural events.

National Artist Date Awarded Field

1. Fernando Amorsolo (++) 1972 Painting
2. Francisca R. Aquino (+) 1973 Dance
3. Carlos V. Francisco (++) 1973 Painting
4. Amado V. Hernandez (++) 1973 Literature
5. Antonio J. Molina (+) 1973 Music
6. Juan F. Nakpil (+) 1973 Architecture
7. Guillermo E. Tolentino (+) 1973 Sculpture
8. Jose Garcia Villa (+) 1973 Literature
9. Napoleon V. Abueva 1976 Sculpture
10. Lamberto V. Avellana (+) 1976 Theater and Film
11. Leonor O. Goquingco (+) 1976 Dance
12. Nick Joaquin (+) 1976 Literature
13. Jovita Fuentes (+) 1976 Music
14. Victorio C. Edades (+) 1976 Painting
15. Pablo S. Antonio (++) 1976 Architecture
16. Vicente S. Manansala (++) 1981 Painting
17. Carlos P. Romulo (+) 1982 Literature
18. Gerardo de Leon (++) 1982 Cinema
19. Honorata “Atang” dela Rama (++) 1987 Theater and Music
20. Antonino R. Buenaventura (+) 1988 Music
21. Lucrecia R. Urtula (+) 1988 Dance
22. Lucrecia R. Kasilag (+) 1989 Music
23. Francisco Arcellana (+) 1990 Literature
24. Cesar F. Legaspi (+) 1990 Visual Arts
25. Leandro V. Locsin (+) 1990 Architecture
26. Hernando R. Ocampo (++) 1991 Visual Arts
27. Lucio D. San Pedro (+) 1991 Music
28. Lino Brocka (++) 1997 Cinema
29. Felipe P. de Leon (++) 1997 Music
30. Wilfrido Ma. Guerrero (++) 1997 Theater
31. Rolando S. Tinio (++) 1997 Theater & Literature
32. Levi Celerio (+) 1997 Music & Literature
33. N.V.M. Gonzales (++) 1997 Literature
34. Arturo R. Luz 1997 Visual Arts
35. Jose M. Maceda (+) 1997 Music
36. Carlos Quirino (+) 1997 Historical Literature
37. J. Elizalde Navarro (++) 1999 Painting
38. Prof. Andrea Veneracion (+) 1999 Music
39. Edith L. Tiempo (+) 1999 Literature
40. Daisy H. Avellana (+) 1999 Theater
41. Ernani J. Cuenco (++) 1999 Music
42. F. Sionil Jose 2001 Literature
43. Ang Kiukok (+) 2001 Visual Arts
44. Ishmael Bernal (++) 2001 Cinema
45. Severino Montano (++) 2001 Theater
46. Jose T. Joya (++) 2003 Visual Arts (Painting)
47. Virgilio S. Almario 2003 Literature
48. Alejandro R. Roces (+) 2003 Literature
49. Eddie S. Romero (+) 2003 Cinema & Broadcast Arts
50. Salvador F. Bernal (+) 2003 Theater Design
51. Benedicto R. Cabrera 2006 Visual Arts

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 52. Abdulmari Asia Imao 2006 Visual Arts
53. Dr. Bienvenido Lumbera 2006 Literature
54. Ramon Obusan (+) 2006 Dance
55. Fernando Poe Jr. (++) 2006 Cinema
56. Archt. Ildefonso P. Santos, Jr. (+) 2006 Landscape Architecture
57. Ramon O. Valera (++) 2006 Fashion Design
58. Manuel Conde (++) 2009 Film
59. Lázaro Francísco (++) 2009 Literature
60. Federico Aguilar Alcuaz (+) 2009 Visual Arts
61. Alice Reyes 2014 Dance
62. Francisco V. Coching (++) 2014 Visual Arts
63. Cirilo F. Bautista 2014 Literature
64. Francisco F. Feliciano 2014 Music
65. Ramon P. Santos 2014 Music
66. Jose Maria V. Zaragoza (++) 2014 Architecture

(+) Deceased (++) Posthumous Conferment

ACTIVITY #1

Direction: Answer the given questions below.

1. Have you once aspired to become an artist? If yes, which field are you most likely to go into?
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2. If you are going to be an artist, what will be your role and your contribution to the Philippine
Arts?
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3. If you were to decide, what are the qualifications an artist must possess in order to become a
National Artist?
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4. If you will be given a chance to produce your own artwork, what will it be? Describe it.
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V. Guided Generalization

A lot has happened in the contemporary art scene since its onset. Most of them are now collaborative
and community-based, fostering values of camaraderie, cooperation, and even pride of a place.

Philippine Arts today is active and vibrant because of the Filipino Artists’ talents, creativity, skills, and
perseverance, even in times, of chaos it drives them to pursue their dreams which has been beneficial
not just for them but for the development of the whole country.

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 VI. Post Test

Direction: Among the National Filipino Artists, which of them do you admire or look up to the most

and why?

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“Art has the power to transform, to illuminate, to educate, inspire, and motivate”
References:
Asia, Jan Michael R. (Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions: Various Contemporary Art Forms and The Filipino Artists)
https://www.officialgazette.gov.ph/lists/national-artists-of-the-philippines/
https://upd.edu.ph/national-artists-of-the-philippines/

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