Q2: Local Materials Used in Creating Art Flashcards
Materials that are natural or inherent from the place or locality. It has been there right from the start.
Indigenous art materials
It could be a mix of indigenous art materials and introduced art materials.
Local art materials
True or False:
All local materials are indigenous art materials but not all indigenous art art materials are local.
False
It is also called manila hemp.
abaca
It is extracted from the leaf sheath around the trunk of a plant known scientifically as Musa textilis, which is related to the banana plant.
abaca
This plant can be found in plantations in the Bicol Region and in the different regions of Mindanao.
abaca
They are actually used for wood carving, improvised cooking utensils and myriads of other uses.
Coconut Shells or bao
They are bountiful anywhere in the country where palm trees, scientifically known as Cocos nucifera, are planted.
Coconut Shells or bao
It is a kind of grass classified scientifically as a plant of the subfamily Bambusoideae of the grass family Poaceae.
Bamboo or kawayan
It is found almost throughout the archipelago. Its stem has plenty of uses and one of its prominent use is in creating art.
Bamboo or kawayan
These shells come from the windowpane oyster, a bivalve marine mollusk in the family of Placunidae.
Capiz or kapis
They are abundant in the Philippines, commonly found along the coastal waters. They are used for various artistic applications like windows, lanterns, and walling.
Capiz or kapis
A naturally renewable palm belonging to the subfamily Calamoideae of climbing palms. It is widely used as furniture, handicrafts, and building material. It is grown in plantations in Western Visayas and Mindanao.
Rattan
They are scientifically named Cypraea chinensi, measure about 2 centimeters each.
Small Cowrie shells or sigay
They are often used in shell jewelry and craft work. They are popular for their vibrant color. They are found on sandy seafloor around the Philippine islands.
Small Cowrie shells or sigay
These are old or discarded articles considered useless or of little value but for the creative eyes of an artist they are essential in creating a well-known art form.
junk
Fallings from branches of trees and plants ranging from pale yellow to dark brown, which are plentiful throughout the year.
dried leaves
It can be acquired from farms and rural areas. Others can be bought commercially like corn, sorghum, mung beans, sunflower and the like.
plant seeds
They are considered almost the same as the quality and appearance of turquoise shells or ivory.
Laminated coconut shells
They vary in size and color, allowing for varied art forms.
Rocks and sand
Classification of local art materials
- traditional
- non-traditional
Materials that are usually bought from department stores and bookstores. They include crayons, oil pastel, watercolor, colored pencils and other usual materials used in school.
Traditional art materials
Materials that are not usually used in creating art like coffee, plastic bottles and recyclable materials that are similar to those used in junk art.
Non-traditional art materials
