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Module 7
Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Region
Module 7
First Edition, 2020

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La Union Schools Division
Region I

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Development Team of the Module

Author: Jorge S. Llanes

Editor: SDO La Union, Learning Resource Quality Assurance Team
Illustrator: Ernesto F. Ramos Jr., P II

Management Team:

Atty. Donato D. Balderas, Jr.

Schools Division Superintendent
Vivian Luz S. Pagatpatan, Ph.D
Assistant Schools Division Superintendent
German E. Flora, Ph.D, CID Chief
Virgilio C. Boado, Ph.D, EPS in Charge of LRMS
Delia P. Hufalar, Ph.D, EPS in Charge of MAPEH
Michael Jason D. Morales, PDO II
Claire P. Toluyen, Librarian II
Contemporary Philippine
Arts from the Region
Module 7
 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.
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.

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.

Before going on, proceed to the next page and accomplish the pre-
test in a separate sheet of paper (1/4 sheet of paper).

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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.

A minimalist art by Filipino Muralist Kris Abrigo of KAPWA Studio.

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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 exhibitions. 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.

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.

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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.

Sining PSE (Philippine Stock Exchange Commission Grand Prize Winner Bryan
Teves of Sta. Lucia, Ilocos Sur, for his painting titled "Turning
Tables."

Nice! You may now proceed to next page of the learning

material.

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Enjoy reading!

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

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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.

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.

To check if you read the lesson, proceed to the next page and
answer the following activities. Have fun!

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 Explore

Enrichment Activity: Match the Elements and Principles

Assessment 1

Directions:
Match the illustration on Column A with the corresponding element
or principle on Column B.

COLUMN A COLUMN B

Contemporary Art
1.
b. Binatbatan

Large Scale Art

Mural Stone
2. Art Seashell

Art Burnay

Jars

3. Bamboo Art

i. Abel Fabric

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.

1. Large Scale Arts

A. B. C.

2. Found Objects Arts

A. B. C.

3. 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 & Print Date

(Last name, First name, M.I.) Performance Task 1
Grade and Section 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 the the
Content (x4) output is very output is output is not
relevant to the somewhat relevant to the
topic. relevant to the topic.
Shows excellent Shows good sense Shows somewhat
sense of art and of art and sense of art and
creativity. creativity. creativity.
Creativity and
The output shows The output shows The output
Effort (x2) shows
clear somewhat
representation representation little
of their effort. of their effort. representation of
their effort.
Project deadline
Deadline was Project met the
merely met.
missed. Exceeded deadline before
Timeliness (x2) Exceeded seconds
days on the date the time set
on the time set for
of submission. exactly the time
submission.
set.
Total points 40/40

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 Gauge

Good job! You are almost there!

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:

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 Content is unrelated
Content/ appropriate to the appropriate to question.
Accuracy question. Content to the
(x2) is factually question. Content
correct. may have one or two
Develops each factual
Each errors. point Statements are
point with many supported unsupported by
Development specific with some details and any detail
/ Transition details. evidence. All or explanation.
of Ideas Answers question important points are Repeti tious,
completely. included. incoherent, illogical
development.
Uses technical or Accurate word Limited vocabulary;
scientific choice. No more than errors impair
Use of terminology 2 major errors and communication.
Language/ appropriately a few minor errors.
Grammar and correctly.
No major
grammatical or
spelling errors.
Total Score 20/20

Congratulations! You have finished the activity! Keep up the good work!

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