MODULE 3 PART 1: Traditional Folk Arts

Question 1

Simple structures built of local materials and available tools to provide shelter

Answer 1

• Folk Architecture

Question 2

Examples of Folk Architecture:

Answer 2

1. Bahay Kubo or Nipa Hut
2. Bale or Ifugao House
3. Ivatan House in Batanes
4. Torogan or Maranao House
5. Badjao’s Stilt Houses and Houseboats

Question 3

It is also known as “kamalig”. It serves as an icon to Filipino lowland and rural culture. Made with bamboo rods and bamboo mats or “samali”.

Answer 3

• Bahay Kubo or Nipa Hut

Question 4

One-room house with attic for storage. It is located at the contour of rice terraces. The exterior of house looks like a pyramid resting on four posts.

Answer 4

• Bale or Ifugao House

Question 5

Built with limestone walls and cogon roofs, strong enough to withstand typhoons and earthquakes. It has narrow doors and windows.

Answer 5

• Ivatan House in Batanes

Question 6

Literally means “a place for sleeping.” It is a stately house for elite members such as a person with status, government official, Datu or Sultan of Maranao tribe in Mindanao. It also serves as a courthouse or hall.

Answer 6

• Torogan or Maranao House

Question 7

Their unique ecological setting and fishing economy forces the Badjaos to adjust to the limited space of their “lepa” or floating homes.

Answer 7

• Badjao’s Stilt Houses and Houseboats

Question 8

(2) Types of Maritime Transports

Answer 8

1. Wooden Banca
2. Vinta Boat

Question 9

Outrigger canoe is a small wooden boat for transport in daily activities by people near coast.

Answer 9

• Wooden Banca

Question 10

It has colorful designs and used for transport and exchange of goods. The colors in this boat represents the culture of Muslims.

Answer 10

• Vinta Boat

Question 11

Examples of Weaving, Textile making & Fabric Art:

Answer 11

1. Pina
2. T’nalak
3. Tingkop Baskets
4. Hinabol
5. Yakan-weaved cloth
6. Tapis of Kalinga tribe

Question 12

Produced mostly by the Aklanon in the province of Aklan. Considered as the finest of Philippine textiles because of its delicacy and natural creamy hue.

Answer 12

• Pina

Question 13

Bestowed upon them through dreams. It is a sacred cloth from T’boli people in Lake Sebu, Mindanao island.

Answer 13

• T’nalak

Question 14

Palawan’s traditional basket that is used for storage of salt, rice and other personal belongings. Both for practical and spiritual purposes.

Answer 14

• Tingkop Baskets

Question 15

Happy activity for Higanon people of Bukidnon. Their ancestors used abaca as raw material for clothing, footwear, blankets, and fishing gear.

Answer 15

• Hinabol

Question 16

Has geometric designs and the patterns are inspired by nature. It is made by Yakan tribe from Basilan and is used for religious and ritual purposes. Can also be used as gifts or peace offerings.

Answer 16

• Yakan-weaved cloth

Question 17

Rectangular cloth for women. It is a sacred tradition passed from mother to daughter. It is a costume of the Kalinga and Apayao women.

Answer 17

• Tapis of Kalinga Tribe

Question 18

Example of Carving:

Answer 18

1. Paete in Laguna (woodcarving capital of PH)

Question 19

Example of Performing Art:

Answer 19

1. Tinikling and other folk dances

Question 20

Examples of Literature:

Answer 20

1. Malakas at Maganda
2. Darangan

Question 21

Examples of Graphic and Plastic Art:

Answer 21

1. 2D graphics like drawing and painting.
2. 3D graphics like sculpture or ceramics.

Question 22

Examples of Ornament:

Answer 22

1. Bulul (Carved by Ifugaos which believed to be a house of certain class of anito, which are spirits or deities.)

Question 23

Native Filipinos created this 3500 years ago.

Answer 23

• Pottery

Question 24

Examples of Pottery:

Answer 24

1. Manunggul Jar
2. Maitum Anthropomorphic Potteries

Question 25

Secondary burial jar in early 1960s in Manunggul Tribe.

Answer 25

• Manunggul Jar

Question 26

This pottery resembles human figures.

Answer 26

• Maitum Anthropomorphic Potteries