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Contemporary Philippine Arts

from the Region
Module 7
Week 6- 8

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 CONTEMPORARY PHILIPPINE ARTS FROM THE REGION
Quarter 1 – Week 6-8 – Module 7
First Edition, 2020

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La Union Schools Division
Region I

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 Senior High School

Contemporary Philippine Arts

from the Region
Module 7
Week 6- 8

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Introductory Message
This Self-Learning Module (SLM) is prepared so that you, our dear
learners, can continue your studies and learn while at home. Activities,
questions, directions, exercises, and discussions are carefully stated for you
to understand each lesson.

Each SLM is composed of different parts. Each part shall guide you
step-by-step as you discover and understand the lesson prepared for you.

Pre-tests are provided to measure your prior knowledge on lessons in

each SLM. This will tell you if you need to proceed on completing this module
or if you need to ask your facilitator or your teacher’s assistance for better
understanding of the lesson. At the end of each module, you need to answer
the post-test to self-check your learning. Answer keys are provided for each
activity and test. We trust that you will be honest in using these.

In addition to the material in the main text, Notes to the Teacher are
also provided to our facilitators and parents for strategies and reminders on
how they can best help you on your home-based learning.

Please use this module with care. Do not put unnecessary marks on
any part of this SLM. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises
and tests. And read the instructions carefully before performing each task.

If you have any questions in using this SLM or any difficulty in

answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to consult your teacher
or facilitator.

Thank you.

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 Target

In the previous lessons, the term contemporary art refers to art—

namely, painting, sculpture, photography, installation, performance, and
video art—that is being produced today by the young and budding artists like
you. Though it may sound simple, but the details surrounding the definition
of contemporary art are often a bit vague, as different individuals’
interpretations may widely and wildly vary. But how do we know if a piece of
art belongs to classical art, modern art or contemporary art, the exact starting
point of the contemporary art genre is still debated; however, many art
historians consider the late 1960s or early 1970s (the end of modern art, or
modernism) to be an adequate estimate. (Richman-Abdou)

Contemporary art is essentially any type of modern art that is post

World War II. However, there are different types of contemporary art that make
this artistic genre fascinating. When making your own contemporary artwork,
you're able to experiment with brushstrokes, color and feeling. Knowing how
to create contemporary art isn't time-consuming or expensive. It's also an
enjoyable hobby that provides you with original pieces of art to give as gifts,
decorate your home with or sell. (Gallery)

https://www.redtedart.com/shell-crafts-crab-fridge-magnets/
After going through this module, you are expected to:
Conceptualizes contemporary art based on techniques and
performance practices in their locality. CAR11/12AP- 0f -h-14.

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 Jumpstart

Activity 1: Read Me! Understand Me!

Directions: Read the definition of Art, recognize the difference between the
Good and the Bad Art. Realize to whom art is intended to. Understand what
you are reading.

What techniques are used to make contemporary artwork?

Contemporary art is often looked at with a skeptical eye. The truth
about contemporary art is that it uses techniques that most people aren’t
quite used to, causing that doubt to come into play. However, these
techniques are actually quite difficult and all deserve our credit. It’s an
incredible feat to create a piece of contemporary art, especially using these
techniques. They challenge the mind and offer unique perspectives in a way
that art has never been able to do before. For that reason, they’re some of the
most valuable techniques that a person can experience through artwork.
Here are three techniques that are among the most relevant in contemporary
art today.

1. Minimalism
One of the artistic movements that has been most relevant throughout
the contemporary art movement is minimalism. Minimalism seeks to take
away what’s unnecessary and leaving only what’s essential. Minimalism is
incredibly difficult and has even made its way into being a huge part of
branding and design for companies all over the world. This is probably the
most important part of contemporary art, as it has informed so much of
society. Have you noticed that branding has gotten more minimalist over the
past ten years or so? You can thank the contemporary art movement for doing
that.

Untitled 17 2018 By Enon de Belen

https://www.saatchiart.com/paintings/minimalism/philippines

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 2. Found Objects
Taking something that people view as useless, and then using it in a
unique way in order to make artwork is one of the most important movements
that currently exist in contemporary artwork. The idea is that things that we
often view as junk are actually more valuable than we think that they are.
Everything you find can be used to tell a story, or to create new diverse
perspectives that we’re looking for when we attend an art exhibition. The
found objects movement is one of the most important movements in all of
contemporary art currently.

The Iron Man/ Steampunk Tendencies

by Filipino Sculptror Ram Mallari Jr.
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/317081629990974895/

3. Large-Scale Art
Creating an incredibly huge masterpiece to express diverse
perspectives in artwork is incredibly popular, even today. Over the past forty
years, large scale art, and art that includes the environment has come into
its own as one of the most important movements within contemporary art.
That’s why you often see modern art pieces alongside buildings, or as huge
structures out in the open.

An Installation titled Himala sa Buhangin at the Paoay Sand Dunes

by sculptor Leeroy New.
http://daphne.ph/ilocos-norte-himala-sa-buhangin

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 Contemporary Artwork Relies on Certain Techniques
With every new age of art, there are new unique techniques that define
how the movement develops. For contemporary art, among many techniques,
you can find techniques such as minimalism, found objects, and large scale
paintings. Each of these bring their own unique perspective into the artistic
community, and each is valued as a pick for a technique that is most
influential in contemporary art.
Look out for these when you’re out at an exhibition next, you’ll find
that they’re much more relevant than you perhaps think that they are.

Ilocano Ritual by Ricarte Puruganan.

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/537969117970160926/

Sining PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange) Commission Grand Prize Winner

Bryan Teves of Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur, for his painting titled "Turning
Tables."
https://www.gmanetwork.com/news/lifestyle/content/281930/ilocano-artist-ofw-
win-top-prizes-in-first-sining-pse-art-competition/story/

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 Discover

What are the famous arts and crafts in Region 1

The traditional arts and handicrafts, like the “inabel” fabrics and
“burnal” jars are folk arts that continue to tell its tales for many hundred
years now. They are not only relevant to the northern region but also to the
development of arts and culture of the Philippines. Today, these traditional
arts and handicraft were given a twist to fit the taste of local consumers and
the artists themselves. Though Ilocos region is famous with traditional arts,
in this module we will only feature the most popular ones where materials
can be found in your locality.

1. Binatbatan - beating of cotton balls using a bamboo sticks to separate

the seeds. "Binatbatan Festival traces its roots from the abel weaving
industry of Vigan. Binatbatan comes from the word batbat, a pair of
bamboo stick used to separate cotton pods that come from a tall tree called
kapas sanglay. The word "kapas" from kapas sanglay means "cotton" in
Ilocano. (Maration)

https://www.tripadvisor.com/LocationPhotoDirectLink-g424958-d3494022-
i304429500-Padre_Burgos_House_National_Museum-
Vigan_Ilocos_Sur_Province_Ilocos_Regi.html

2. Abel Fabric - special fabric made of cotton by doing binatbatan. Abel is

Ilocano for “weave,” and inabel literally means “woven.” You can interpret
inabel as pertaining to any kind of woven fabric, but it is mostly used to
refer to that distinctly Ilocano textile of plain or patterned woven cotton
made in hardwood looms using techniques passed down through
generations. (Maration)

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 https://www.facebook.com/inabelblankets/posts/1276962522365584

3. Bamboo Crafts. Ingenious locally-made bamboo products such as

baskets and novelty items are attractive to tourists and visitors would
further boost Bessang Pass, poised to be an eco-tourism hub in the Ilocos
Region.

https://www.123rf.com/photo_96006567_made-baskets-shop-there-are-many-
kind-of-basket-that-are-made-of-bamboo-basket-wicker-is-thai-handma.html

4. Burnay Pottery. This earthenware is called burnay. The craft of making

earthenware using the grade A clay that was found in plenty in the
Western area of Vigan. The making of burnay is done with just the use of
the potter’s skillful hands and use of pottery wheel and kiln. Fine sand is
used to temper the clay, which once fashioned into the desired shape is
placed inside high-temperature ground kilns made from brick and clay.
Compared to terracotta, people say that the burnay is hardier. (Burnay
Jars – Burnay Pottery)

https://www.lakadpilipinas.com/2014/09/pagburnayan-vigan-ilocos-sur.html

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5. Stone Art. Bahay na Bato is an iconic house with collection of stone arts
and figurines made from pebble stones. The house itself is made up of
stones and pebbles. The rock and stone artworks and the Bahay na Bato
house is the creation of Korean artist Vong Kim. (Gala)

https://shoestringdiary.wordpress.com/2019/01/05/luna-pebble-capital-of-the-
north/

6. Seashell Craft. Shells and corals from the seashore as raw materials for
trinkets which can be done at home or at the backyard. It can also be used
as decorative ornaments in flower vases, jars, photo frames, bags and
many more.

https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/306455949617610974/

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 Explore

Enrichment Activity 1: Match the Elements and Principles

Directions: Match the illustration on Column A with the corresponding

element or principle on Column B.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

a. Contemporary Art
1.
b. Binatbatan

c. Large Scale Art

d. Mural
2.
e. Stone Art

f. Seashell Art

g. Burnay Jars
3.
h. Bamboo Art

i. Abel Fabric

j. Found Objects
4.

5.

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Enrichment Activity 2: Spot the Difference

Assessment 2:

Directions: Pick one illustration that best describes the Types of Arts.

a. Large Scale Arts

A. B. C.

b. Found Objects Arts

A. B. C.

c. Minimalism Arts

A. B. C.

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 Deepen

At this point, you are expected to search the type of art forms that will
depict and describe in your locality visuals. You can take a picture of the
object you have chosen and have printed in a clean sheet of bond paper
following the format given below.

Activity: Stop, Look and Print

What you need

Long bond paper, cellular phone with camera and printer (optional, you
can visit the nearest printing shop for this assignment).
Instructions

1. Format
i. Margin 1 inch all sides
ii. Bond paper size 8.5 x 11 / short bond paper
iii. Orientation portrait
iv. Sample Outline

Complete Name Stop, Look & Date

(Last name, First name, Print
M.I.) Performance
Grade and Section Task 1 Score

1. Stone Art

2. Seashell Art

3. Bamboo Art

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 Scoring the Output

Excellent Good Poor

Criteria
(5) (4) (3)
The content of The content of The content of
Relevance of the output is very the output is the output is not
Content (x4) relevant to the somewhat relevant to the
topic. relevant topic.
to the topic.
Shows excellent Shows good Shows somewhat
sense of art and sense of art sense of art and
Creativity and creativity. and creativity.
Effort (x2) The output creativity. The output
shows clear The output shows little
representation of shows somewhat representation of
their effort. representation of their effort.
their effort.

Project deadline
Deadline merely Project met the
Timeliness (x2) wa met deadline before
s missed. . Exceeded the time set
Exceeded days seconds on the exactly the time
on the date of time set for set.
submission. submission.
Total points 40/40

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 Gauge

Directions:
Answer the question below using a separate sheet (1 whole sheet of
paper). The explanation of each question must not exceed 10 sentences.
Failure to do so, 1 point will be deducted to your total score. The rubric of
the structured essay is provided below the question.

Question:
1. What is your own definition of Contemporary Art?

Explanation:
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Question:
2. Is Contemporary Art relevant to this modern day generation?

Explanation:

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 Rubric for Scoring the Structured Essay

Outstanding Good Poor

Criteria
(5) (3) (1)
Answer is Answer is appropriate Content is
Content/ appropriate to the to the question. unrelated to
Accuracy question. Content Content may have question.
(x2) is factually one or two factual
correct. errors.

Develops each Each point supported Statements are

point with many with some details and unsupported by
Development specific details. evidence. All any detail or
/ Transition Answers question important points are explanation. Repeti
of Ideas completely. included. tious, incoherent,
illogical
development.

Uses technical or Accurate word Limited

scientific choice. No more than vocabulary; errors
Use of terminology 2 major errors and a impair
Language/ appropriately and few minor errors. communication.
Grammar correctly. No major
grammatical or
spelling errors.

Total Score 20/20

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Direction: Choose the best correct answer among the choices given. Write
your answer at the separate sheet of paper.

1. What do you call the process of beating of cotton balls using a bamboo sticks to
separate the seeds from cotton pods?
A. Binatbatan B. Pinikpikan C. Dinardaraan D. Binugbugan

2. Which among the fabric that is made of cotton by doing binatbatan?

A. Abel Fabric B. Swiss Cotton C. Adel Fabric D. Malong Fabric

3. What do you call the ingenious locally-made products that would further boost
Bessang Pass as an eco-tourism hub in Ilocos Region?
A. Stone Crafts B. Burnay Pottery C. Bamboo Crafts D. Seashell Crafts

4. What do you call the earthen ware craft using the grade A clay that was found
plenty in the Western area of Vigan?
A. Stone Crafts B. Burnay Pottery C. Bamboo Crafts D. Seashell Crafts

5. What art is being referred to the iconic house with collection of figurines made
from pebble stones?
A. Stone Art B. Burnay Pottery C. Bamboo Art D. Seashell Crafts

6. How would you distinguish contemporary art from modern art?

A. Contemporary art is distinct from any other art forms because it is inspired from
medieval art.
B. Contemporary art, unlike any other art, challenge the mind and offer unique
perspectives in a way that art has never been able to do before.
C. Contemporary art is by far the most beautiful art genre than any other because
it is more colorful, vibrant and yet full of verve, and reminiscent of classical art.
D. Contemporary art is better than any other art genre because it is a combination
of magical works by classic artists and at the same time thematically-inspired from
the palette of modern artists.

7. How can you relate the concept of minimalism to the modern times?
A. Minimalism seeks to take away what’s unnecessary and leaving only what’s
essential.
B. Minimalism is solely about concentrating on subdued colors rather than eye-
candy colors.
C. Minimalism is capable of bringing you to another world where clean, white and
blank space are all that matters.
D. Minimalism is the opposite of contemporary artworks with outlandish colors are
predominant and the objects featured are well highlighted.

8. If you are to critique Found Objects as a form art, which is NOT true if you will
evaluate its importance as a work of art?
A. Wrought irons, plastic bottles and many objects are pieces of junks when put
together, no matter how they call it, is still junk.
B. There is a great value in putting altogether objects that are no longer in use and
consider by many as thrash. It can stimulate artists to produce a masterpiece no
matter how ugly it may seem to others.
C. Though some people view it as useless works, Found Objects is important in a
way because it reflects the artistic views of an artists by putting altogether junk
objects around us and turn it into a great masterpiece.
D. Found Objects as a form of art is important because it values junk objects which
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can be used by contemporary artists as an inspiration to develop awareness
amongst us that art is not solely limited to the classical approach canvas and
paints.

9. How would you justify the existence of Large-Scale Art as part of contemporary
art?
A. Large-Scale Art is here to be appreciated because of it is humongous in size.
B. Large-Scale Art exists because it is a huge masterpiece to express diverse
perspectives in artworks that include the environment as a part of art itself.
C. Large-Scale Art is important in the history of contemporary art because it dealt
mostly on how it is constructed and how much budget went to it.
D. Large-Scale Art makes you often wonder what went inside the mind of the artists
while working on it and how would he tell the world that this is another form of art
that must be appreciated.

10. If you are to create your own artwork, what would you tell the world about how
important world peace is?
A. Create a minimalist artwork that simple shows the icons of peace and execute it
in black and white.
B. Create a Large-Scale Art that would pronounce the true meaning of peace in
gigantic proportion so the whole world can see.
C. Gather all the trash together and attach it to the canvas and splash it with
various colors of blue, red and yellow to signify my message that my country is here
to promote peace through junks.
D. Stick to the classic paint and canvas pick various colors to represent the world
as it continues to struggle to achieve its ultimate dream of world peace despite
cultural and religious differences where negativity will not foster.

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 Answer Key

ASSESSMENT 1 : Match the Elements and Principles

1. J
2. B
3. H
4. G
5. E

ASSESSMENT 2: Spot the Difference

1. A
2. C
3. B

GAUGE:
Answer may vary

GAUGE (Part 2):

1. A

2. A

3. C

4. B

5. A

6. B

7. A

8. A

9. B

10. D

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References
Kelly Richman-Abdou. What Is Contemporary Art? An In-Depth Look at the
Modern-Day Movement.
https://mymodernmet.com/what-is-contemporary-art-definition/

Eden Gallery. Modern Art Vs. Contemporary Art. . https://www.eden-

gallery.com/news/modern-art-vs-contemporary-art

What is Contemporary Art, Creative Academt.

https://creativeacademy.ac.za/what-is-contemporary-art-
blog/#:~:text=In%20its%20most%20basic%20sense,or%20in%20the%2021
st%20century.

https://galeriemichael.com/3-popular-contemporary-artwork-
techniques/#:~:text=MINIMALISM,and%20leaving%20only%20what's%20es
sential.&text=This%20is%20probably%20the%20most,informed%20so%20
much%20of%20society.

https://galeriemichael.com/3-popular-contemporary-artwork-techniques/
Large scale art is everything. https://weteachme.com/blog/articles/492-
large-scale-art-is-everything

Retrieved July 25, 2020 from EDMARATION #TownExplorer By Edmar

Guquib https://www.edmaration.com/2012/05/viva-vigan-festival-
binatbatan-street.html

Burnay Jars- Burnay Pottery. https://www.vigan.ph/arts-and-

crafts/burnay-jars-burnay-pottery.html

Tupang Gala. Luna – Bahay na Bato and Stone Arts.

https://tupanggala.com/bahaynabato/
Retrieved July 25, 2020 from How to Create Contemporary Art By Chelsea
Hoffman https://www.ehow.com/how_4688987_create-contemporary-
art.html

Retrieved July 25, 2020 from Steampunk Tendencies by Ram Mallari Jr.
https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/318840848595542321/

Retrieved July 25, 2020 from Philippine Art/Ilocano Ritual by Ricarte

Puruganan https://www.pinterest.ph/pin/537969117970160926/

Retrieved July 25, 2020 from Go On A Weaving Tour Of Ilocos. By Joedi Bellen
https://www.realliving.com.ph/lifestyle/travel/in-search-of-abel-ilokano-
traditional-weaving-a1532- 20170127

Retrieved July 25, 2020 from Webmaster VIGAN.PH

https://www.vigan.ph/arts-and-crafts/burnay-jars-burnay-pottery.html

Retrieved July 25, 2020 from Vigan Pottery

https://www.vigan.ph/arts-and-crafts/burnay-jars-burnay-pottery.html

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