Group 2 Flashcards
Is what the artwork is made of.
It can be also a combination of objects used in art.
Material
Are used for indigenous art production
Local Materials
Are naturally abundant in many places in the country
Indigenous Materials
Is a term refers to the movement of protecting the environment through creations of indigenous masterpeices.
Indigenouism
MOST COMMON INDIGENOUS MATERIALS USED IN CREATING ART
SOFT AND HARDWOODS
CAPIZ, SEASHELLS, CORALS AND PEARLS
STONES AND CLAY
Few of the popular woods used in art making are . These are commonly used in
wood carving
SOFT AND HARDWOODS
Narra,Kamagong, and Mahogany
is believed to be the most utilized because
of its usability from roots to fruits
Coconut tree
is considered the most accessible in craft makingand sometimes combined with abaca and rattan
Bamboo
belongs to banana family. It is used on clothing,basketry, weaving, and rope making.
Abaca
The treasures from the deep are incorporated in making jewelry, souvenirs, and house decorations. These materials are traditionally used in mosaic and religious-themes artworks.
CAPIZ, SEASHELLS, CORALS AND PEARLS
These materials are considered as easily crafted andrecycled, these materials are also ecological andeconomical because no costly processing is applied to them.
STONES AND CLAY
Techniques
1.Weaving
2. Pottery
3. Beading
4. Carving
5. Basketry
6. Leatherworking
7. Quillwork
8. Dyeing
9. Stonework
is a technique used by
many indigenous cultures to create
textiles, baskets, mats, and other
functional or decorative items.
Different materials such as plant
fibers, animal hairs, and cotton are
woven into intricate patterns.
Weaving
is an ancient craft
practiced by many indigenous
cultures. It involves shaping and
firing clay to create functional
vessels, storage containers, or
decorative objects.
Pottery-making
is a technique used to create
intricate designs using small, colorful
beads. It is often used in the creation
of jewelry, clothing, and ceremonial
attire.
Beading
is another ancient craft,
often used to create functional
objects, masks, totems, or sculptures.
Carving
is an indigenous craft that
involves weaving plant materials
such as reeds, grasses, or bark into
containers, mats, or even intricate
designs.
Basketry
involves crafting
items from animal hides, including
clothing, bags, shoes, and other
accessories. Indigenous cultures
have perfected this craft, using hides
from animals they hunt or raise.
Leatherworking
is a traditional technique
used to decorate clothing, baskets,
and other items using the quills of
porcupines or other animals.
Quillwork
are used
by indigenous cultures to add color to
textiles, clothing, and other crafts.
These dyes are often derived from
plants, roots, berries, and insects.
dyeing
involves shaping
stones into tools, sculptures, or other
forms. It is one of the oldest craft
techniques, used for both practical
and spiritual purposes.
Stonework
Indigenous crafts serve as vital tools for
preserving cultural knowledge, traditions, and
histories passed down through generations.
Cultural Preservation:
They may be used in ceremonies, rituals, or as
conduits for communicating with the spiritual
realm.
Spiritual Connection:
Materials, designs, and motifs often draw
inspiration from the surrounding landscape,
flora, and fauna.
Connection to the Land
Crafts serve as visual narratives, conveying
stories and histories unique to each
community.
Storytelling
Symbols can represent:
Ancestral spirits
Natural elements (e.g., sun, water, animals)
Spiritual concepts
Social structures
Life cycles.
is a critical effort toprotect cultural heritage, maintain traditional skills, and promote sustainable livelihoods.
preservation of indigenous crafts
Here are several ways to preserve
these crafts:
Documenting and archiving
Support for Artisans
Cultural Education
Collaboration with Modern Design
Promoting Legal Protections
Sustainable Practices
Cultural Heritage Tourism
Organizations like the ______promote
Indigenous craftsmanship. Initiatives such as the School of Living
Traditions (SLT) teach traditional skills to younger generations.
National Commission for Culture and the
Arts (NCCA) and
Design Center of the Philippines
What laws protect Indigenous crafts and cultural
heritage in the Philippines?
Republic Act No. 8371 (Indigenous Peoples’ Rights Act of 1997) – protects Indigenous
cultural heritage, including crafts.
Intellectual Property Code of the Philippines – provides legal protection for traditional
knowledge and Indigenous designs.
Republic Act No. 10066 (National Cultural Heritage Act of 2009) – ensures the
preservation of cultural properties, including crafts.
