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The Filipino Concept of Art

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Philippine Art

• Refers to the works of art that have developed and accumulated in the Philippines from the beginning of civilization in the country up to the present era.
• It reflects to its society and non-Filipinos the wide range of cultural influences on the country’s culture and how these influences honed the country’s arts.
• Can be traditional and non-traditional art

Personalities

• Indigenous people like Aetas preserved and kept the art traditions in this early period.
• People from Ifugao also contributed to the earliest art tradition like the Mombaki Ritual, Jars, etc.

Pre Colonial/Pre Conquest (900 - 1521)

• The period BEFORE the first colonizers. The Philippines already have an indeginous art tradition that's unique and rich.
• The use of Stories (litery Arts wa of the people in this period to pass on Cultures and Traditions.

History of Philippine Art

Art Form

• Rituals are considered the earliest form of theater that's expressed through music, songs, dance, chants, and many more.
• Cave drawings are considered the earliest form of painting done by early Filipinos.
• Sculpture is considered a visual art poetry like the Manunggul Jar. Tattoo Arts and Bahay Kubo.

History of Philippine Art

Weaving

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Folklore Dances

Carving

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Poetry

Pottery

Theater

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Filipino Artists

Napoleon Abueva † (1930 - 2018)

Victorio Edades † (1895 - 1985)

• Notes as Father of Modern Filipino Sculpture.
• "The Cross" at Mt. Samat. Bataan.

• Father of Modern Philippine Painting.
• Works: The Sketch (aka. The Artist and the Model), The Builders, Portrait of the Professor, Japnese Girl, Mother and Daughter, The Wrestlers, and Poinsettia Girl.

Eduardo Masferre † (1909 - 1995)

• Regarded as the Father of Philippine Photography.
• The book on "The People of the Philippine Cordillera Photographs" 1934 - 1956

Filipino Artists

Kublai Milan, 48(1974 - present)

Lea Salonga, 51 (1971 - present)

• A prolific artist from Mindanao. Known for his giant sculptures.
• Works: Agong House and Andap Liwanag

• Multiple award-winning actress and singer.
• Renowned across the worl for her powerflu voice and perfect pitch.
• Best known for her Tony Award winning role in Miss Saigon.
• Works: I'd Like to Teach the World to Sing and Songs from the screen

Ramon Ubusan † (1938 - 2006)

• A dancer, choreographer, stage designer, and artistic director.
• Achieved pheniomenal success in Philippine dance and cultural work.

National Artist Award (Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining)

• It is an award granted to Filipino artists, established under Proclamation No. 1001 on 27 April 1972, under the administration of Ferdinand Marcos, in recognition of their weighty contribution in the development of Philippine arts and letters.
• This is given to honor their significant contribution to the Philippines’ Music, Dance, Theater, Visual Arts, Literature, Film and Broadcast Arts, and Architecture or Allied Arts.

National Artist Award (Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining)

• In 2003,under the administration of Gloria Macapagal Arroyo (Executive Order No. 236 s. 2003 - Honors Code of the Philippines) has granted additional prestige on the National Artist Award by raising it to the level of a Cultural Order, equal in rank to the Order of National Scientists and the Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan.
• The National Artist Award was thereby renamed the Order of National Artists (Orden ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining).

Order of National Artists (Orden ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining)

• Also known as “Orden ng Gawad Pambansang Alagad ng Sining”
• It is a title, a wearable award that indicates the highest recognition that can be given to Filipinos in recognition of their contribution to Philippine art and letters.
• To date, there are 73 national artists, 26 of whom received the recognition posthumously, including renowned painter Fernando Amorsolo, who was the first to receive the award in 1972.

Order of National Artists (Orden ng mga Pambansang Alagad ng Sining)

The central badge is a medallion divided into three equal portions, red, white, and blue, recalling the Philippine flag with three stylized letter Ks—the “KKK” stands for the CCP’s motto: “katotohanan, kabutihan, at kagandahan” (“the true, the good, and the beautiful”), as coined by then first lady Mrs. Imelda Romualdez Marcos, the CCP’s founder.

The badge of authority or honor of the Order of the National Artists is composed of a Grand Collar.

Criteria for National Artists Award

1. They must be a Filipino citizen.
2. Their works should contribute to nation-building.
3. Their distinctive and pioneering works or styles should have an impact on succeeding generations of artists.
4. The art form that they choose to practice must enrich their artistic expression or style in an excellent manner.
5. Their art pieces should have prestigious national and international recognition.

Notable National Artists

Visual Art (Painting and Sculpture)

Fernando Amorsolo † (1930 - 2018)

Guillermo Estrella Tolentino † (1890 - 1976)

• Labelled the country’s first National Artist in 1972 by then President Marcos
• He was posthumously recognized in 1972 for his portraits which showcase his impeccable mastery of the painterly style and the manipulation of light and water.
• ‘The Fruit Gatherer’, 1950

• A Filipino sculptor in classical style and a professor of the University of the Philippines.
• He was designated as a National Artist of the Philippines for Sculpture in 1973, three years before his death.
• ‘Oblation’, 1935

Literary Art

Amado Vera Hernandez † (1903 - 1970)

Jose Garcia Villa † (1908 - 1997)

• A Filipino writer and labor leader who was known for his criticism of social injustices in the Philippines
• He was posthumously honored as National Artist for Literature in 1973.
• He wrote ‘Isang Dipang Langit’, 1961

• A Filipino poet, literary critic, short story writer, and painter.
• He has won numerous awards, including the 1973 National Artist of the Philippines for literature.
• He wrote ‘The Anchored Angel’, 1999

Music & Dance

Antonio J. Molina † (1894 - 1980)

Alice Reyes, 74)(1942 - present)

• A Filipino composer, conductor and music administrator who is also known as the Claude Debussy of the Philippines due to his use of impressionist themes in music.
• The first musician to be conferred the National Artist Award on June 12, 1972.
• He composed ‘Misa Antoniana Grand Festival Mass’, 1964

• A Filipina dancer, choreographer, teacher, director and producer. She is also the founder of Ballet Philippines,
• She was declared National Artist for Dance by President Benigno S. Aquino III
• She choreographed ‘Bungkos Suite’ 1972

Audio-Visual Art (Theatre and Film

Lamberto Vera Avellana † (1915 - 1991)

Ishmael Bernal †(1938 - 1996)

• A director for theater and film, he has the distinction of being called “The Boy Wonder of Philippine Movies” and was also the first to use the motion picture camera to establish a point-of-view.
• He was awarded the title National Artist of the Philippines for theater and film in 1976.
• He debuted as a director in the film ‘Sakay’, 1939

• A Filipino filmmaker, stage and television director, actor and screenwriter; known for his melodramatic depiction of feminist and moral issues.
• In 2001, he was declared the National Artist of the Philippines
• One of his famous works include ‘Himala’, 1982

Challenges in General

• The freedom of expression of Filipino artists is being restricted, and thus unconventional ideas are not accepted. Filipino artists are forced to produce similar work simply because it sells. Their full potential is never recognized because higher-ups tell them what to do.
• Philippine art has been greatly influenced by the colonial mentality of the Filipino people, which manifests itself as an immediate affinity for anything that is foreign and rejection for locals.
• Filipino artists lose interest in making art because they would rather choose a job that could provide them with a steady income. This is because the value of art in the Philippines is low, and businesses and corporations only hire well-known artists rather than accepting new artists.

Challenges that the Philippine Art is Facing

Challenges During the Pandemic

• The immediate effects of the pandemic included a lack of sales by artists and difficulties in obtaining materials due to both logistical and financial issues. Not only artists are affected, but everyone involved in the art world, including companies, organizers, and advertisers. The pandemic has forced the cancellation of numerous art fairs and exhibitions worldwide, not just in the Philippines.
• Art spaces in the country have been forced to temporarily close due to the COVID-19 outbreak. Even after the mandatory quarantine protocols were lifted, art galleries and museums may still not be able to fully open their doors because they are considered "non-essential" by the national government. It has sparked discussions and debates about pressing issues like the welfare of artists and cultural workers and the effects it will have on for-profit and non-profit art spaces.

Challenges that the Philippine Art is Facing

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