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CPAR
Quarter 1
Philippine Artists and their
Contributions to Contemporary Arts
CAR11/12CAP-0c -e-5

English – Grade 7
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions – Grade 12
Alternative Delivery Mode
Quarter 1 – Philippine Artists and their Contributions to Contemporary Arts
First Edition, 2020

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Published by the Department of Education

Secretary : Leonor Magtolis Briones
Undersecretary : Diosdado M. San Antonio

Development Team of the Module

Author : Marc Raymond J. Celis

Language Reviewer : Christopher S. San Jose
Content Editor : Ferdinand S. Aldaba
Illustrator : Marc Raymond J. Ceis
Layout Artist : Ma. Rossele F. Dela Cruz

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Chief, Curriculum Implementation Division

Rainelda M. Blanco, PhD

Education Program Supervisor - LRMDS

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Project Development Officer II

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EPS – MAPEH

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Capitol Compound, Guinhawa St., City of Malolos, Bulacan
Email address: lrmdsbulacan@[Link]
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CPAR
First Quarter
Philippine Artists and their
Contributions to Contemporary Arts
CAR11/12CAP-0c -e-5
 Introductory Message

For the Facilitator:

Welcome to the Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions 12 Project CAP-LRE
Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Contemporary Art.

This module was collaboratively designed, developed and reviewed by educators both from
public and private institutions to assist you, the teacher or facilitator in helping the learners
meet the standards set by the K to 12 Curriculum while overcoming their personal, social,
and economic constraints in schooling.

This learning resource hopes to engage the learners into guided and independent learning
activities at their own pace and time. Furthermore, this also aims to help learners acquire the
needed 21st century skills while taking into consideration their needs and circumstances.

In addition to the material in the main text, you will also see this box in the body of the
module:

Notes to the Teacher

This contains helpful tips or strategies that will
help you in guiding the learners

As a facilitator, you are expected to orient the learners on how to use this module. You also
need to keep track of the learners’ progress while allowing them to manage their own
learning. Furthermore, you are expected to encourage and the learners as they do the tasks
included in the module.

For the Learner:

Welcome to the Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions 12 Project CAP-LRE
Alternative Delivery Mode (ADM) Module on Contemporary Art.

This module was designed to provide you with fun and meaningful opportunities for guided
and independent learning at your own pace and time. You will be enabled to process the
contents of the learning resource while being an active learner.

This module has the following parts and corresponding icons:

This will give you an idea of the skills or

competencies you are expected to learn in
the module.

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 This part includes an activity that aims to
check what you already know about the
lesson to take. If you get all the answers
correctly (100%), you may decide to skip this
module.
This is a brief drill or review to help you link
the current lesson with the previous one.
In this portion, the new lesson will be
introduced to you in various ways; a story, a
song, a poem, a problem opener, an activity
or a situation.
This section provides a brief discussion of the
lesson. This aims to help you discover and
understand new concepts and skills.
This comprises activities for independent
practice to solidify your understanding and
skills of the topic. You may check the
answers to the exercises using the Answer
Key at the end of the module.
This includes questions or blank
sentence/paragraph to be filled in to process
what you learned from the lesson.
This section provides an activity which will
help you transfer your new knowledge or skill
into real life situations or concerns.
This is a task which aims to evaluate your
level of mastery in achieving the learning
competency.
In this portion, another activity will be given
to you to enrich your knowledge or skill of
the lesson learned.
This contains answers to all activities in the
module.

At the end of this module, you will also find:

References- This is a list of all sources used in developing this module.

The following are some reminders in using this module:

1. Use the module with care. Do not put unnecessary mark/s on any part of the
module. Use a separate sheet of paper in answering the exercises.
2. Don’t forget to answer What I Know before moving on to the other activities
included in the module.
3. Read the instruction carefully before doing each task.
4. Observe honesty and integrity in doing the tasks and checking your answers.
5. Finish the task at hand before proceeding to the next.
6. Return this module to your teacher/facilitator once you are through with it.

If you encounter any difficulty in answering the tasks in this module, do not hesitate to
consult your teacher or facilitator. Always bear in mind that you are not alone.
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We hope that through this material, you will experience meaningful learning and gain deep
understanding of the relevant competencies. You can do it!

This module will help you understand one of the most essential learning
competencies of Grade 12 Contemporary Philippine Art from the Regions Quarter 1
(Philippine Artists and their Contributions to Contemporary Art):

Explain Filipino artists’ roles and identify their contribution to contemporary

arts. This will also help them to analyze contemporary art forms based on its
elements and principles. (CAR11/12CAP-0c -e-5)

At the end of this module, the learners are expected to:

• identify National Artists and their specific contributions in the art of our country.
(Emphasizing the region where the school is based);
• categorize the different art forms and describe the elements or principles
employed on it by the artist;
• appreciate the artists’ roles in the development and promotion of the Philippine
art by applying it on their art works; and
• construct an artwork which will show the different artforms of the artists given in
each topic that will focus on the promotion of the Philippine Contemporary Art.

Directions: Read the following statements carefully. Choose the letter of the correct answer
and write it on the space provided.

_____ 1. Author of books that focus on dance

a. Guillermo Tolentino b. Francisca Aquino c. Antonio Buenaventura
_____ 2. Considered to be the pulse of music
a. Rhythm b. Space c. Harmony
_____ 3. He is a National Artist in music.
a. Guillermo Tolentino b. Francisca Aquino c. Antonio Buenaventura
_____ 4. Element of dance from which the dancer's body moves.
a. Rhythm b. Space c. Harmony
_____ 5. He is a Visual Artist.
a. Guillermo Tolentino b. Francisca Aquino c. Antonio Buenaventura
_____ 6. Refers to the ways in which the elements of visual arts are arranged in a
composition to create visual equilibrium.
a. Line b. Shape c. Balance
_____ 7. It is defined as the organization of similarities between elements that make up a
work of art in order to create visual and conceptual connections.
a. Line b. Unity c. Balance
_____ 8. Time signature of Tinikling.
a. 2/4 b. 3/4 c. 4/4

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_____ 9. Pandanggo sa Ilaw and Tinikling are examples of what artform?
a. Visual Art b. Music c. Dance
_____10. Date when the Republic of the Philippines, through the NCCA and CCP,
established the Order of Pambansang Alagad ng Sining.
a. April 27,1972 b. April 28,1972 c. April 29,1972

Let’s find out if you can still recall our

previous lesson. Ready? Let’s go!

Directions: Identify the following terms. Write your answer on the space provided.

Choices:

Contemporary Art Artforms Modern Art

Medium Subject

______________ 1. refers to the content of an artwork.

______________ 2. are the materials/ equipment used in an artwork.
______________ 3. is considered as traditional art
______________ 4. refers to painting, sculpture and architecture
______________ 5. is the art of the present time
Awesome! Keep it
up!

Notes to the Teacher

The activities in this module are arranged from simple to complex to help the learner
master the desired learning competency. This module will help you facilitate learning in
the different forms of contemporary arts in the Philippines. Please guide the learners in
exploring each activity. Answers are written at the back of this module. Constant reminder
of the word “honesty” will make the learners reliable.

Before we start with our lesson,

let’s have a short activity.

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Directions: Arrange the jumbled letters beside each picture for you to identify the art form
that they are practicing. Write your answer on the box provided. Once you are done with the
three pictures, think of a common term that we can use to call them? (you also need to
arrange the jumbled letters for the term, write your answer on the blank provided)

IUMSC

CAEDN

AUIVSL TRA

In general, they can be called as SSTRTAI - ____________________________

Great Job! I think you are

ready now to our topic.

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 Let’s start! Do you know any of the
National Artists here in our country?
Why they became a National Artist
on their specific artform?

Philippine Artists and their Contributions to

Contemporary Arts

The Republic of the Philippines, through the NCCA and CCP, established the Order
of the National Artist Award or the Orden ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining on April
27,1972, under Proclamation No. 1001. This award seeks to give honor to the Filipino
individuals with outstanding share in the cultural heritage and identity of the country by
means of their valuable efforts and contribution to Philippine Arts.

THE PRIDE OF BULACAN

Music

Who is Antonio Ramirez Buenaventura?

[Link]

He was born in a family of musicians at Baliuag, Bulacan. He became a National

Artist of the Philippines for Music on 1988. Some of the outstanding work that he wrote after
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undertaking field research are the following, Minuet (1937), which borrowed largely from
Igorot tunes for its thematic thrust, the popular Pandanggo sa Ilaw (1936), “Echoes from the
Philippines,” Varations and Fugere, Greetings and many others. The elements of music
employed on his composition are Timbre, texture, rhythm, dynamics, etc.

Dance

Who is Francisca Reyes Aquino?

[Link]

She was a Filipino Folk Dancer and academic noted for her research on Philippine
folk dance. She is from Bocaue, Bulacan. She became a National Artist of the Philippines for
Dance on 1973. Her books include the following: Philippine National Dances (1946);
Gymnastics for Girls (1947); Fundamental Dance Steps and Music (1948); Foreign Folk
Dances (1949); Dances for all Occasion (1950); Playground Demonstration (1951); and
Philippine Folk Dances. One of her research is on tinikling, its time signature is 3/4 and the
elements present on the dance are Space, dynamics, rhythm etc.

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Visual Arts

Who is Guillermo Estrella Tolentino?

[Link]

He was a Filipino Sculptor and Professor at the University of the Philippines. He is

from Malolos, Bulacan. He became a National Artist of the Philippines for Sculpture on
1973. Some of his famous sculptures are the Bonifacio Monument and UP Oblation. The
sensory elements of Visual Arts employed on his works are color, value, lines, texture, tint,
and shape. And the formal elements are emphasis, variety, unity, balance, pattern, rhythm,
contrast, harmony, and proportion.

Bonifacio Monument
[Link]
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 UP Oblation
[Link]

Great job! I think you are pretty much ready now

to answer all the activities. Follow the directions
carefully. Heads-up! Go!

Independent Activity 1

Directions: Match column A with column B. Write only the letter of your answer on the
blank before each number.

A. B.

_____ 1. Guillermo Tolentino A. Author of books that focus on dance

_____ 2. Francisca Aquino B. Pulse of music
_____ 3. Antonio Buenaventura C. His artform is music
_____ 4. Rhythm D. It is where the dancer's body moves
_____ 5. Space E. Visual Artist

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Independent Assessment 1

Directions: Identify the following National Artist of the Philippines. Write AB if the statement
deals with Antonio Buenaventura, FA if Francisca Aquino and GT if Guillermo Tolentino.
_______1. Filipino Sculptor and professor of the University of the Philippines.
_______2. National Artist of the Philippines for Music on 1988.
_______3. National Artist of the Philippines for Dance on 1973.
_______4. Was born in a family of musicians.
_______5. National Artist of the Philippines for Sculpture on 1973.

Independent Activity 2

Directions: Identify the artform of the following images. Write your answer on the box
provided.

Choices:

1. 3.

2. 4.

5.

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Independent Assessment 2

Directions: Connect the dot of the image to its corresponding element of visual arts.

1. Balance

2. Shape

3. Lines

4. Emphasis

5. Texture

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Independent Activity 3

Directions: Identify the following, write VA if it is an example of visual art, D if dance and M
if music.

__________ 1. UP Oblation __________ 4. Pandanggo sa Ilaw

__________ 2. Tinikling __________ 5. Bonifacio Monument
__________ 3. Huling Sayaw by Kamikazee

Independent Assessment 3

Directions: Below is a simple outline drawing. Try to analyze the different elements present
on it and answer the questions below by simply writing YES or NO on the space provided
before the number. Put a brief explanation after the given statement.

_______ 1. Is balance visible in the drawing?

Explanation: _________________________________________________________
_______ 2. Were there shapes in the drawing?
Explanation: _________________________________________________________
_______ 3. Are lines visible in the drawing?
Explanation: _________________________________________________________
_______ 4. Does it have emphasis?
Explanation: _________________________________________________________
_______ 5. Colors are present on it?
Explanation: _________________________________________________________

Great work! Let’s try to see now your

understanding about the topic. Do the following
activities. Are you ready? Let’s go!

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Directions: Fill in the blanks based from your understanding about the topic.

I have learned that CONTEMPORARY ARTISTS became _____________________

to their________________ because _______________________________________.

The different ART FORMS we have in our topic are ___________, ___________,
and ___________.

The formal elements of visual arts are _______________, _______________,

_______________, _______________, _______________, _______________,
_______________, and _______________.

Directions: Construct a poster on the space below that will show all the contributions of the
National Artist in Bulacan to the development of the Philippine Contemporary Art. Explain
your work.

_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

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I. MODIFIED TRUE OR FALSE: Write the word FACT on the space before each number if
the statement is correct and OPINION if not.

_____ 1. Victotio Edades is an author of books that focus on dance.

_____ 2. Emphasis is considered as the pulse of music.
_____ 3. Antonio Buenaventura is a National Artist in music.
_____ 4. The element of dance from which the dancer's body moves is space.
_____ 5. Francisca Aquino is a Visual Artist.
_____ 6. Balance refers to the ways in which the elements of visual arts are arranged in a
composition to create visual equilibrium.
_____ 7. shape is defined as the organization of similarities between elements that make up
a work of art in order to create visual and conceptual connections.
_____ 8. Time signature of Tinikling is 4/4.
_____ 9. Pandanggo sa Ilaw and Tinikling are examples of dances in our country.
_____10. The National Artist Award or the Orden ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining is
under Proclamation No. 1001.

II. Enumeration: Give what is being asked of the following. Write your answer on the space
provided below.

1-3 National Artists from Bulacan

4-5 At least 2 Elements of Dance
6-8 At least 3 Elements of Music
9-10 Two Types of Elements of Visual Art

1. ______________________________ 6. ______________________________
2. ______________________________ 7. ______________________________
3. ______________________________ 8. ______________________________
4. ______________________________ 9. ______________________________
5. ______________________________ 10. _____________________________

III. Essay: In at least 1 paragraph, what are the contributions of the national artist in Bulacan
to the development of the Philippine Contemporary Art?

___________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

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Directions: Given is one of the greatest artworks of Guillermo Tolentino. Answer the
questions below.

Guillermo Tolentino’s Bonifacio Monument

1. What is the artform of Guillermo Tolentino? ____________________________________

2. What at least 2 elements of visual art present on his artwork? Explain each.
___________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
3. What is the message on his artwork?
___________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
4. Does his artwork affects the art-making in our country today? How?
___________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________

Awesome!!! Congratulations!!!

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Independent Assessment 3
1Independent vary
– 5 Answer mayActivity 3
1. VA
2. M or D
Independent Assessment
M
3. VA
1.
4. M or D
2.
3. VA
5. M
4. M or D
Independent Assessment 3
5. VA
(Answers may vary)
Answer may vary.
Answer may vary.
I. Modified True or False:
1. OPINION
2. OPINION
3. FACT
4. FACT
5. OPINION
6. FACT
7. OPINION
8. OPINION
9. FACT
10. FACT
II. Enumeration:
1 – 3 Francisca Aquino, Guillermo Tolentino and Antonio Buenaventura
4 – 5 Answer may vary (Space, Dynamics, Rhythm etc.)
6 – 8 Answer may vary (Texture, Dynamics, Rhythm, Timbre, etc.)
9 – 10 Sensory, and Formal
III. Essay:
Answer may vary (5 points)
(Answer may vary)
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1.
1. bb 1. Subject
1. Subject
2.
2. aa 2. Medium
2. Medium
3.
3. cc 3.
3. Modern Art
Modern Art
4.
4. bb 4. Artforms
4. Artforms
5.
5. aa 5.
5. Contemporary Art
Contemporary Art
6.
6. cc
7.
7. bb
8.
8. bb
9.
9. cc
10.
10. a a
1. Music
1. Music
2. Dance
2. Dance
3.
3. Visual Art
Visual Art
4. Artists
4. Artists
Independent
Independent Activity 1
Activity 1 Independent
Independent Assessment 1
Assessment 1
1.
1. ee 1. GT
1. GT
2.
2. aa 2. AB
2. AB
3.
3. cc 3. FA
3. FA
4.
4. bb 4. AB
4. AB
5.
5. dd 5. GT
5. GT
Independent
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Independent Activity 2 Activity 2
Activity 2 Independent
Independent Assessment 2
Assessment 2
Independent Assessment 2
1. Sculpture Independent Assessment 2
1. Balance
2. Dance 1. Balance
ARTFORMS
3. Music
ARTFORMS
4. Dance
5. Sculpture
ART DANCE 2. Shape
VISUAL MUSIC 2. Shape
VISUAL ART MUSIC DANCE
A
A B C
C 3. Lines
B 3. Lines
E
E -- D
D
4. Emphasis
4. Emphasis
5. Texture
5. Texture
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Dautin, Flaudette May, Roberto, Paulino, Ramirez, Eileen and Marcelino, Louise. Contemporary
Philippine Arts from the Regions: First Edition. REX Book Store, 856 Nicanor Reyes, Sr. St., Manila,
Philiphines Quezon City: Philippine Copyright 2016.

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