SELF LEARNING KIT (SLK) IN

CONTEMPORARY Republic
ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
of the Philippines
DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION
Region I
Division of Ilocos Sur

11/12

LESSON TITLE:

ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART FORMS

QUARTER: 1 SELF-LEARNING KIT #: 3

MOST ESSENTIAL LEARNING COMPETENCIES:

Evaluates contemporary art forms based on the elements and principles
(CAR11/12CAP-0c-e-6)
Compares forms of arts from the different regions (CAR11/12CAP-0c-e-7)

Writers: DEXTER G. SASIL

At the end of the lesson, you are expected to:

Identify and explain the Elements and principles of contemporary art forms
Compare and differentiate forms of arts from the regions.
Appreciate the value of Contemporary Arts form from the different regions.
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ELEMENTS AND PRINCIPLES OF CONTEMPORARY ART FORMS

1.APPROPRIATION As cited by the famous painter Pablo Picasso

“Good artists copy, great artists steal”. These
are existing artworks that are appropriate to
produce another art and to look contemporary. It
is a combination of the new and old elements. It
is defined as the use of prints, images, and
icons to produce another art form. It combines
past from present and revives interests to
existing forms of art.
2.PERFORMANCE Performance evolved to “emphasize
spontaneous elements of chance”– Walker Art
Center. Interpreting various human activities
such as chores, routines, and rituals, to socially
relevant theme such as poverty, commercialism
and even war.

3. SPACE Arts that transform spaces, for example flash

mobs, art installations in malls and parks. Site
Specific Art Forms – art form that is performed
and positioned in a specific space such as public
spaces

4.HYBRIDITY Is the usage of unconventional materials, mixing

of unlikely medium or materials to produce an
artwork. Examples are coffee used in painting,
miniature sculptures using crayons.

Usage of technology in the creation and

5. TECHNOLOGY dissemination of art works
Video phenomenon from MTV to the popular
video streaming platform YouTube. Recording
performances, video posting, sharing, live
streaming.

THREE MAJOR CONTEMPORARY ART FORMS

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1.)VISUAL OR SPACE ARTS – Are also known as “Space Arts” simply
because they occupy space in making and displaying them. Examples of
visual arts are Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture.
PAINTING

Are visual arts that are expressed either by lines,

form, texture, value, or color. It is being used as
decorations, educational device, etc.

SCULPTURE
Expressed either by carving, shaping, or molding. It
deals mostly with the human figure, animals,
figurines, decorative lampshades and pottery.

ARCHITECTURE
This visual art is expressed through rhythmic
features, such as windows, ornaments, columns and
tile flooring.

2.) AUDITORY ARTS - Are primarily heard, they are also known as “Time Arts”
because they exist in time. Examples are Literature, and Music.

LITERATURE

This includes writing poems, short stories, novels,

plays, histories, biographies, and essays. It is also
known as “Fine Writing”.

MUSIC

Is a combination of sounds. It is said to be the most

dynamic, most emotional, most universal, and most
abstract of all fine arts.

3. COMBINED ARTS – Also called “Performing or Performance Arts” it

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combines both visual and auditory elements. They are usually performed on
stage or on screen.
CIRCUS A form of entertainment that generally consists of
displays of horsemanship; exhibitions by gymnasts,
aerialists, wild-animal trainers, and performing
animals; and comic pantomime by clowns.

DANCE
It is based upon music or any rhythmic sound. It is
characterized by rhythm and repetition.

OPERA
This is a stage drama with orchestral
accompaniment, in which music is the
dominant element, the performers singing
all or most of their lines.

A theatrical performance which uses Puppets as

PUPPET SHOW characters in where in audiences perceive life
and spirit from their movement, their shape, and
other aspects of their performance.

DRAMA This includes acting, directing, stage setting,

stage lighting and public speaking.

THEATRE
It is one of the oldest and most popular
forms of entertainment, in which actors
perform live for an audience on a stage
or in another space designated for the
performance.

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 SINGING It is an individual or group interpretation of a song or
music.

MOTION PICTURE It is a series of images that are projected onto a

screen to create the illusion of motion. Motion
pictures—also called movies, films, or the cinema—
are one of the most popular forms of entertainment,
enabling people to immerse themselves in an
imaginary world for a short period of time.

ART FORMS FROM REGION 10 NORTHERN MINDANAO

Region 10 also called Northern Mindanao, is composed of the 5 provinces namely;
Misamis Oriental, Misamis Occidental, Bukidnon, Camiguin and Lanao del Norte
and their 9 cities of Cagayan de Oro, Gingoog, El Salvador, Ozamiz,Tangub,
Oroquieta, Ma- Iaybalay,Valencia and Iligan.The whole region covers a total land
area of 19,279.60 sq km. with a total population of 3,505,558 as of 2000 Census.

VISUAL ARTISTS IN REGION 10

Emmanuel S. Mulawan
As a 10-year old, Emmanuel S. Mulawan loved watching Disney movies. He
was fascinated by the stories and the characters. But then, he also spent a lot of
time drawing. Some of his worthwhile projects and commissioned works as
commercial painter and artist are: Rancher’s Steak house (Malaybalay City:
2013-2014), Kenya Kafe (Lifestyle District Cagayan de Oro City: 2015), Mom’s
Pig Out (SM City Cagayan de Oro: 2015), One Yoga Wellness Studio.(Velez St.
Carmen Cagayan de Oro City), Miss Cagayan de Oro 2015 Stage (Limketkai,
Cagayan de Oro City: 2015), Miss Earth Philippines (Cagayan de Oro).

Villamor John Estrada

John, as he is fondly called by his friends comes from the Bukidnon tribe of
Bukidnon Province.
John started doing his artwork since 2003. He took up a short course on a 6-
month module in visual arts. He started to paint when he became a member of
the Association of Local Artists of Bukidnon(ALAB) and he keeps his pieces for
collection. He dreams to be recognized as a good visual artist. He is inspired by
the works of Fernando Amorsolo.

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 FESTIVALS IN REGION 10
KAAMULAN FESTIVAL
is an ethnic cultural festival held annually in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon in
the Philippines from the second half of February to March 10, the anniversary
date of the foundation of Bukidnon as a province in 1917. It is held to celebrate
the culture and tradition of the seven ethnic tribal groups Bukidnon, Higaonon,
Talaandig, Manobo, Matigsalug, Tigwahanon and Umayamnon that originally
inhabit the province. It is the only ethnic festival in the Philippines.
LANZONES FESTIVAL
Held every third week of October and it is a four day grand celebration of the
lanzones fruit. The most important livelihood in Camiguin is lanzones.Lanzones
Festival in MambadjaoCamiguin is celebrated with a weekend street dancing
competition and parties, cultural shows, parade and beauty pageant (coronation
of Mutya sa Buahanan)
HIGALAAY FESTIVAL
(formerly known as Kagay-an Festival, then to HigalaayKagay-an Festival in
2014 is a festival held each year in Cagayan deOro, Philippines, every 28th day
of August, celebrating the feast day of St. Augustine – patron saint of the
city.Las Bolas de Fuego. An annual church festival, in which young men throw
fiery, gasoline-soaked rags.Local residents in the town of Nejapa, located some
30 kilometres north of San Salvador, gather every August 31 in honor of a huge
volcanic eruption in 1658.
ALIMANGO FESTIVAL
A mountain of steamed crabs stood in the middle of the crowd in this colorful
town of Lala to grace the 16th Alimango festival Wednesday, March 22. The
free-for-all “Alimango mountain” which weighed about
1.2 tons graced the 68th founding anniversary of the town.
DIYANDI FESTIVAL
Derived its name from "diyandi" which means "celebrate" while "mag-diyandi"
means "to celebrate". It is celebrated on every September.
KAAMULAN FESTIVAL
An ethnic cultural festival held annually in Malaybalay City, Bukidnon in
the Philippines from the second half of February to March 10, the anniversary
date of the foundation of Bukidnon as a province in 1917.
PASUNGKO FESTIVAL
The province of Misamis Occidental comes alive with a festive mood every first
week of November as it celebrates the Pasungko Festival. ‘Pasungko’ – a
Subanen word which means “thanksgiving after a fruitful harvest”, provides a
glimpse into the colorful culture of the Subanen people.
INUG-OG FESTIVAL
Is an ethnic festival of the Suban-on culture that is celebrated every 14th of
October in conjunction with the weeklong festivities of the city.
SUBAYAN KEG SUBANEN FESTIVAL
Is celebrated every 15th to 16th of July in the town of Ozamiz City, Province of

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Misamis Occidental. Its highlights are the week-long trade fair and street
dancing. This festival is a way for the locals to show the rich Subanon cultural
heritage.
DALIT FESTIVAL
Held every September 29 is celebrated in honor of Tangub City's patron saint,
St.
Michael the Archangel. The Search for Dalit Festival Queen, a newly added
attraction, is already four years old.
HUDYAKA FESTIVAL
Features a street dancing competition, with each performance depicting the
history of Laguindingan's foundation as a municipality of Misamis Oriental.
GOLDEN HARVEST FESTIVAL
All roads lead to Valencia City, Bukidnon this December 2016 until January 12,
2017 as the city officially celebrates the Golden Harvest Festival. The month-
long festivity is a thanksgiving and celebration of the bountiful golden harvest of
Valencia.
LUBI-LUBI FESTIVAL
(Coconut dance) is an indigenous fun dance (street parade) utilizing the city’s
abundant coco plants and materials. It is a celebrations of peace, love and unity
among the Gingoognons done every May 22nd to pay homage to the local
patroness Sta. Rita de Cascia on her annual feast day.

MUSIC IN REGION 10

MUSICAL INSTRUMENTS:

KUBING - uri ng instrumentong hinihipan na parang silindro na yari sa

kawayan.
KULINTANG- instrumentong ginagamit tuwing may sayawan at pagtitipon.
TAGOKTOK- instrmentong ginagamit tuwing nag-aani ng palay, sinasabayan
din ito ng sayaw.
GABBANG - instrumentong pangmusika na karaniwang tinutugtog ng mga
babae, tinutugtog din ito tuwing may kasalan.

MUSICIANS FROM REGION 10:

WAWAY LINSAHAY SAWAY (Christian name: Rodelio), is a byword among

contemporary artists and indigenous communities in Mindanao. A teacher at the
Talaandig School of Living Traditions in the highlands of Sungko, Lantapan,
Bukidnon, Waway lives on his tribe's music and art.
MARK ARAZO BAUTISTA (born August 10, 1983) is a Filipino singer, actor
and commercial model.
Bautista received his career break when he became a grand finalist on the
Philippine reality TV talent search Star for a Night where he placed second
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behind Sarah Geronimo. He transferred to GMA Network in 2010.
TJ MONTERDE A Filipino vocalist known for his recording Ikaw In Ako and self-
title EP, both which were released through PolyEast Information. He’s also
worked well as a Television host. He published his first initial track, “Ikaw At
Ako,” to YouTube in 2012.

LITERATURE OF REGION 10
EMMANUEL R. LACABA
December 10, 1948 – March 18, 1976), popularly known as Eman Lacaba, was
a Filipino writer, poet, essayist, playwright, fictionist, scriptwriter, songwriter and
activist and he is considered as the only poet warrior of the Philippines.Lacaba
is considered the only poet warrior of the Philippines and a genius while
studying at the Ateneo de Manila. The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP)
confers awards the Gawad Eman Lacaba to young poets.
JOSE MARIA FLORES LACABA
Popularly known as Pete Lacaba, is a Filipino film writer, editor, poet,
screenwriter, journalist and translator.Lacaba was recognized for his coverage
of the First Quarter Storm, an anti-Marcos movement, in 1970. His poetry
collections include AngMgaKagilagilalasnaPakikipagsapalara nni Juan de la
Cruz (1979), Sa Daigdig ng Kontradiksyon(1991) and Sa Panahon ng Ligalig
(1991).He worked with well-known directors like LinoBrocka and Mike de Leon .
He continued writing poems, and in 1999, was decorated as one of 100 "Bayani
ng Sining".

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 ACTIVITY SHEET IN CONTEMPORARY ARTS FROM THE REGIONS
SLK NO. 3 – MELC 6 & 7

ACTIVITY NO. 1
Direction: Identify the pictures below if what Element and Principle of
Contemporary Arts is being utilized in creating them. (Appropriation, Performance,
Space, Hybridity, or Technology) Write your answer in the space provided.

_______________1.Interactive sculpture installation called "Astreopora." By

Leeroy New

_______________2T-shirt with President Rodrigo Duterte print.

_______________3.Raffy Napay’s art display using thread and sewing as a

medium.

_______________4.Coffee painting by Kimmy-krafts.

_______________5.Whale installation art made of garbage by Greenpeace

Philippines.

_______________6. Versions of Mona Lisa by Sanja Lazic.

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_______________7. Muntintupa ‘largest’ Philippine human flag for world
record.

_______________8. Sarah Geronimo’s Tala Music Video

_______________9. Kenneth Cobonpue’s Sky Play at SM Seaside City Cebu.

_______________10. Kenetic raindrops in Changi

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LOVE LOCAL
Now let’s know more of our local arts available. This activity involves a little getting
to know about the local arts in our own locality. List down below all types of arts in
your locality; categorize them as to what form of art (Visual, Auditory, or Combined
Arts). Add more tables if you find more art forms locally.

VISUAL ARTS COMBINED ARTS AUDITORY ARTS

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COMPARING REGIONAL ART FORMS
Direction: If there are no museums available, research online about the work of art
from the local artists of your town or region regarding how they promote arts in our
country and how they made use of the musical instruments which are popular and
used locally.

Name of Artist:

Artist’s Work and Contribution:

Name of Artist:

Artist’s Work and Contribution:

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