INSIGHTS 1-3

Question 1

Is how artists use and manipulate materials to achieve the desired formal effect and communicate the desired concept or meaning according to their style

Answer 1

Technique

Question 2

The distinctive character or nature of the medium determines the technique:

Answer 2

• Stone is chiseled
• Wood is carved
• Clay is modeled and shaped
• Metal is cast
• Thread is woven

Question 3

Traditional Techniques Used in Philippine Arts

Answer 3

• Wood Carving
• Molding
• Burnay
• Manunggul Jar
• Weaving
• ## Basketry Technique

Question 4

A technique encompassing any form of working wood with a tool into some sort of aesthetic object.

Answer 4

Wood Carving

Question 5

The technique of shaping liquid or pliable material such as clay. Traditional pottery making in the Philippines involves the method of molding. Pottery making in the Philippines is one of the longest traditions in Philippine art.

Answer 5

Molding

Question 6

Unglazed clay pottery of Vigan

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Burnay

Question 7

• Funerary purpose: The Manunggul Jar is a burial jar that was used by the ancient Tagalog people to hold the remains of their deceased loved ones. The intricate carvings on the jar, which depict two figures in a boat, are believed to represent the journey of the deceased to the afterlife.

Answer 7

Manunggul Jar

Question 8

• Historical purpose: The Manunggul Jar is an important historical artifact that provides insight into the burial practices of the ancient Tagalog people. It is also a testament to the advanced level of craftsmanship and artistry that existed in the Philippines during that time.

Answer 8

Manunggul Jar

Question 9

• Is a textile production technique that involves interlacing two sets of yarns or threads, called the warp and the weft, to create a fabric. There are several different weaving techniques, each of which produces a unique texture and pattern in the fabric.

Answer 9

Weaving

Question 10

The Ilocano still practice hand-weaving using the ______

Answer 10

pedal loom

Question 11

is a fabric customarily made of cotton fiber

Answer 11

Inabel

Question 12

Is the Sacred cloth woven by the T’boli people

Answer 12

T’nalak

Question 13

There are four different types of basketry methods:

Answer 13

coiling, plaiting, wickering, and twining.

Question 14

Some of the terms that are specific to basket weaving include loops, twining, ribs, and spokes.

Answer 14

Basketry Technique

Question 15

The common raw materials used in making baskets are

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rattan, abaca, nito, tikog, buri, bamboo, pandan, coconut leaves and sticks, palm leaves, and beeswax.

Question 16

It belongs to the banana family. Its fibers have a natural luster with colors ranging from white to ivory dark brown

Answer 16

Abaca

Question 17

ABACA OUTPUT/PRODUCT

Answer 17

Clothes, Decoration & Basket

Question 18

• came from a bamboo tree
• Its use in creating a product
• It is used in construction, textile, musical instrument & etc.

Example: Kitchen Utensils, Home Decor & Furniture

Answer 18

Bamboo

Question 19

Hard exoskeleton of marine mollusks such as snails, bivalves, and chitons that serves to protect their bodies. This Local material is commonly used in making personal ornaments and house decorations.

Answer 19

Sea Shells

Question 20

Sea Shells product

Answer 20

Dream Catchers, Pot & Accessories

Question 21

Belongs to the palm family. There are different types of rattan palms, such as high or low climbers, single-stemmed or clustered rattan species

Answer 21

Rattan

Question 22

Rattan Products

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Furniture, Ball of Sepak Takraw, Pageant Costume

Question 23

These are translucent to allow light to pass through but still allow privacy. The Capiz Shells come from the window pane oyster (Placuna Placenta) found in the coastal water of the Philippines and are known for their beautiful mother-of-pearl look.

Answer 23

Capiz Shells

Question 24

Capiz Shells Products

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Plates, Window Pane and Chandelier

Question 25

It is extracted from matured leaves of Buri Palm. The fiber is durable and resistant to moisture.

Answer 25

BURI

Question 26

BURI products

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Hand Fans, Banig & Bilao

Question 27

It originated in Bulacan

Beautify or decorate with the use of coconut leaf. Coconut leaves are fashioned by folding, plaiting braiding and simple weaving, which may be both functional and visually aesthetic.

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Puni or Palm Folding

Question 28

bamboo archer signage of a town, city, or village. It is widely used as decoration during town fiestas in Bulacan or some provinces of the Philippines.

Answer 28

Singkaban or Bamboo Art

Question 29

Takaan

This originated in Laguna

A carved wooden sculpture is used as a mold in making taka. Brown craft paper is used as a final layer for taka made for export. This provides a thicker base and smoother finish product.

Answer 29

Taka

Question 30

Is analyzing and evaluating works of art. As art critics, when we look at a painting, sculpture, or other form of art, we don’t approach it as something that we like or dislike. We view it in a business-like way. For example, does the artwork represent a particular era, movement, or style? In approaching art criticism, just think of yourself as a detective. In other words, what makes art art’?

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Art criticism

Question 31

STEPS IN CRITIQUING

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A. DESCRIBING THE WORK
B. Interpretation (Interpreting the work)
C. Judgment (Judging the work)

Question 32

Gather important knowledge about being a
critique. It is the sort of stuff on the label of a museum or gallery, or in an art book.
Knowing the history of a piece will make a major difference in the way you view and
understand it. Start your criticism by providing the following information:

Title of the work
* Artist’s name
* When the piece was created
* Where it was made
* The types of media used to create the work (e.g., oil paint on canvas)
* The exact size of the work

Answer 32

Description

Question 33

Describe the artwork using fair words. For example, you might say, “This is a small- scale portrait painting of a young woman, seen from the middle torso up against a dark background. She clasps her hands in front of her chest and looks up slightly to the right of the audience. She wears a pink dress and a long veil that falls behind her head.

“Avoid using words like “beautiful,” “ugly,” “good” or “evil.”

Answer 33

Describe what you see.

Question 34

Describe the work in details. Talk about how art uses these five basic elements in art and design: line, color, space, light, and form.

Answer 34

Discuss the work’s elements.

Question 35

Lines in a piece of art may be either explicit or symbolic. Lines in a piece of art may be either explicit or symbolic. Different types of lines may produce various moods or effects. The rough, sketchy lines build a sense of movement and independence, while the smooth, firm lines sound more still and carefully designed.

Answer 35

Describe how to use the line.

Question 36

Note characteristics such as hue (red, green, blue, etc.), color (lightness or darkness) and strength. Look at the overall color scheme and think about how colors fit together.

For example, do the colors clash, or are they harmonious? Does the work use a variety of colors, or is it monochromatic?

Answer 36

Speak about how color is used.

Question 37

“Space” refers to the areas around and within objects inside a job. When thinking about space, concentrate on issues like depth and perspective, overlapping objects, and using empty space versus space filled with details. When you present a two-dimensional piece of art, like a painting, think about whether the piece produces the impression of three-dimensional space and depth.

Answer 37

Describe the use of space in the work.

Question 38

Light in a work of art may be warm or cold, bright or dark, natural or artificial. Take
some time to think about the role of light and shadow in the work. When you are
thinking about a two-dimensional work, like a painting, the attention may be on how
the artist creates the illusion of light. In a three dimensional work, like a sculpture, you might explore how real light interacts with the work. Is the surface reflective.

Answer 38

Describe the use of light in the work.

Question 39

Were the shapes linear, straight lines and perfect curves in the work, or are they more
natural? Is the work dominated by some single form of shape, or do you see several different shapes?

Answer 39

Make note of the way shape is used in the work.

Question 40

Try to identify the purpose of the work.

Describe your own approach to work.

Back up your interpretation/ definition with examples.

Answer 40

Interpretation (Interpreting the work)

Question 41

Decide whether you think the work is good. Your aim here is not simply to determine if the art is “good “or “bad.”

Explain how you judge the job.

Summarize why you think the work has been successful or ineffective.

Answer 41

Judgment (Judging the work)