LEARNING OBJECTIVES
At the end of this chapter, the students should be able to:
1. understand the importance of Humanities and Art Appreciation in every individual’s life;
2. gain a general knowledge of the creation and functions of arts; and
3. recognize the certain purpose of art as well as its classification and discuss their
characteristics.
Springboard
As a preliminary activity for the topic, the teacher will ask the students of the following
questions:
1. Do you think of yourself as a creative person? If you do, why? If you don’t, why not?
2. Are you more creative and most productive when feeling happy? Do you suffer if you are
not?
3. How do you determine whether a particular art is an original work of an artist?
4. What talent/s would you like to improve as a person? Why?
Input
tymologically, the term “Humanities” is from a Latin word humanus which means
E educated. It refers to the learning of arts such as architecture, dance, literature, music,
painting, theatre, and sculpture (Sanches, 2011).They are branches of knowledge that
focuses on the human opinions, and relationships (Machlis, 2003). As a branch of
learning, the artwork is considered as the material object while its creativity and appreciation is
the formal object (Menoy, 2009& Marcos, et al., 2010).
Likewise, Humanities is more concerned on how a person expresses his/her feelings. These
feelings can be in facial manifestations or body movements. Laughing, crying, clenching our
fists, curling our toes, stretching out our fingers, and crossing our arms are representations of
humanities (Menoy, 2009).
When we look around, we see a lot of things that relate to art. Art can come in the form of
many items such as posters, paintings, portraits, covers, and more. People look at art in different
ideas that they want to know more about or may be studying. Art can shows ideas about the past,
what is currently happening and what may happen in the future. It can also show meaning, love,
boredom, and creativity (Ramos, 2012). Art can be meaningful because of the colors, shapes, and
depictions it can create.
Art Appreciation is a way to motivate ideas and allows individuals to illustrate their feelings
when they viewed an artwork. It helps develops critical and innovative skills in thinking and
teaches essential qualities in listening, observing, and responding to multiple viewpoints It also
requires an ability to differentiate what is apparent and what is not (Gargaro & Jilg, 2016 and
Sanger, 2012).
In our life, we experience so much fragmentation of our thoughts and feelings. But, by
creating arts, it brings things back together. We merely make art because of so many reasons,
and we enjoy the process of it.
The word “art” is from a Latin arti, which means craftsmanship, inventiveness, mastery of
form, skill. It includes literature, music, paintings, photography, sculpture, etc. It serves as an
original record of human needs and achievements. It usually refers to the so-called “fine arts”
(e.g., graphics, plastic, and building) and to the so-called “minor arts” (everyday, useful, applied,
and decorative arts). It is the process of using our senses and emotions in making creative
activities (Marcos, 2010). It is a human capability to make things beautiful (e.g., buildings,
illustration, designing, painting, sculpture, and Photography) through the production of his/her
imagination depending on the preparation, theme, medium, and values used.
Significantly, the word artist comes from the French word artiste and the Spanish artista,
which means “performer.” It is someone who creates art that is merely trades and professions by
which different people make their livings (Goines, 2004).
Artist is most often refers to those who create within a context of the fine arts such as acting,
dancing, drawing, filmmaking, painting, sculpture, writing, photography, and music. They are
those who use imagination, and a skill to construct works that may be judged to have aesthetic
importance. Creativity is a characteristic of an artist that progressed in the extent of his/her life to
a. The Creations of ideas. Artists are usually impressionable persons. They used their
experiences as their basis in the making of dance, picture, a poem, or a play or a song.
For example, a composer may write a song on the developing romance between a man
and a woman, or on the pains of a broken-hearted.
b. The Creations of the Materials. The artist uses different materials or mediums to give
form to an idea. For example, a painter uses pigments; a sculptor uses wood, metal or
stone; an author uses words; and a composer who uses musical sounds to determine the
notes.
c. The Creations of Forms. There are diverse forms used by the artists in expressing their
ideas. It is a medium of artistic expression recognized as fine art. This form is used to
explain the physical nature of the artwork like in metal sculpture, an oil painting, etc.
Functions of Arts
From the very beginning, arts have been part of human history. It described, defined, and
deepened the human experience. In the Prehistoric period for example, peoples performed songs
and dances to gratify their ancestors. Likewise, hunters brushed different figures on the walls of
caves to depict their day to day experiences. Arts also serve several functions which are item
outcome to its purpose (Menoy, 2009), namely:
1. Individual Function- The artists perform arts because of the passion of their respective art
forms. A singer presents a concert for free because of his advocacy and the love of
singing. For example, Regine Velaquez (Asia’s Songbird) is well-known for possessing
extensive vocal range.
2. Social Function- Man associates with others through his art performance that arouses
social consciousness. Examples of this association are the choral singing, group dancing,
public art exhibits and other practices.
3. Economic Functions- Arts are emerging as a potent force in the economic life of people
assumes an essential role as a direct and indirect contributor to state economies. Example
of this is by generating economic vitality in under-performing regions through crafts,
tourism, and cultural attractions.
4. Political Functions- Art provides a forum for ideas that will lead to employment,
prestige, status, and power. During election period, for example, the candidates created
their artworks (poster) which expresses their propaganda, agendas and political views
about making a stable society.
7. Physical Functions- Buildings are artistically designed and constructed to protect their
occupants and make their life inside more meaningful. Architects, Industrial and Graphic
Designers, and Interior Decorators share responsibility in building environment that
balance forms and functions.
8. Aesthetic Functions- Any artwork means beauty. It is visual spice for gracefully adorned
interiors and can bring out the most elegant features of different décor elements. It
reasonably reproduced visual images which communicate through fantastic persuasions
and meaningful words.
Purpose of Art
Creativity or imagination is the primary basis of art. Art is created when an artist produces a
stimulating experience that is considered by his audience to have artistic merit. The artwork is
the visual expression of an idea or experience of an artist, through the use of a medium (Frank,
2011). It allows expression of the individuality of the artist. Through artistic endeavors, we can
share what is important to us with others and can learn about the values of feelings of those
sharing art with us. Some purposes of art are the following (Marcos et al., 2011).
1. Create Beauty- Art is an expression of our thoughts, emotions, and intuitions. It is the
communication of concepts that cannot be faithfully portrayed by words alone. The
Artist has considered nature as the standard of beauty. The example of beauty can be in a
snowy mountain scene, and the art is the photograph of it shown to the family.
2. Provide Decoration- Artworks are used to create a pleasing environment. It is intended to
beautify things to please and amuse the viewers through its colors and patterns.
3. Reveal Truth- Artwork helped to pursue truth and attempted to reveal about how the
world works. It is a kind of language that allows artists to send a message to the souls of
the recipients that help change their attitudes, their sensibility, and their ethics.
4. Express Values- Arts can illuminate our inner lives and enrich our emotional world.
Through arts, the artist will be encouraged to develop their creativity, challenge, and
communication skills. It also promotes self- esteem and wellness.
6. Commemorate Experience- Art serves to convey the personal experiences of an artist and
record his impression in his work.
Classifications of Art
Many changes in the arts took place during the early modern period. Its classification can be
on many characteristics, including form, shape, function, use, or social context. Works of art are
classified in many different ways, namely:
1. Visual Arts- These arts are those forms that create works which are primarily visual
(forms perceived by the eyes). The man can take the beauty of nature through a piece of
paper so that other people may take time appreciating the captured image. Examples of
these arts include:
a. Painting- This form of visual art aims to evoke an emotion from the viewers. It is
practice by applying colors or other media to a surface with a brush or other objects.
b. Sculpture- This form of visual arts characterized as the art of representing an
imagined or observed objects in hard materials such as glass, metals, or wood in three
dimensions.
c. Architecture- This form of art provides us the physical structure we lived. It is a
profound expression of human culture in a particular period, and it will endure and
outlive us in forms of monuments that future generations will study and strive to
understand.
d. Drawing- This form of art enhances the way we see the world around and conditions
us to capture its details in a two-dimensional medium. This has been a critical
element of art throughout history and in the contemporary art world.
e. Photography- This form of art is a process of creating portraits by recording radiation
on a radiation-sensitive medium, such as electronic image sensors or photographic
films.
2. Performing Arts- These arts are those forms in which the artists used his/her own body,
face, and presence as a medium. Examples of these arts are as follows:
a. Theatre (Drama) - This form of art uses performers to present the experience of a real
or imagined event before a live audience in a specific place and time.
b. Music- This form of art helps to express our mood and feel the way through our
emotions and ideas. Based on a study, different types of music may be suitable to
different moods though classical music is still recommended as the most calming
music option.
c. Dance- This form of art is expressed through body movement which entails social
interaction, or presented in a spiritual or performance setting.
d. Film- This form of art allows us to explore the complexities of the human situation.
This is used to work out our emotions, to make history comes alive, science is
explained, and literary works are brought into life.
e. Installation Art- The fundamental nature of this form of art is the participation of the
spectators. In this work of art, viewers become active and navigate the work in an
environment that they can experience visually. It also has the capacity of passing on
3. Literary Arts- These arts centered on creative writing and other composition processes
which intended to read. These include prose and poetry (e.g., novels, short stories, sonnet,
ballad, epic, and essay).
Knowing and practicing the arts disciplines are fundamental to the development of the minds
and spirits of the students (National Art Education Association, 1994). Arts are inseparable from
education. When early humans drew images on the walls of the caves, the artworks have been
the means of recording human experiences and of making sense of the world. It educates us on
how early people lived and survived. Thus, without the skills in the arts, no one can claim that
he/she is professionly trained.
There are several reasons for the arts to be included in an educational system. It is evident
that involvement in the arts has been shown to help students in their academic, personal, and
social development. Listed below are other details for this assertion.
1. Arts are worth studying because it served to connect our imaginations with the most
profound questions of human existence.
2. Arts are always used because it helps to present issues and ideas to teach, persuade, and
entertain people.
3. Arts are integral to every person’s daily life because it helps shape our spiritual, political,
economic, cultural, and social environments.
4. Arts are refreshing because it offers unique sources of enjoyment and it investigates
relationships between thought and actions.
5. Arts develop students attitudes because it teaches self-discipline, reinforces self-esteem,
fosters the thinking skills and creativity and values the importance of teamwork and
cooperation.
a. Musical Strokes
1. Divide the class into four groups and talk about how music can evoke feelings that
through art.
2. Let the students listen to a particular tune. Ask what feelings the students think the
musician was trying to convey. Instruct them to draw or sketch in a paper the emotions
they hear from the music. Let them choose different colors in the making of their art and
talk about why the students made the selections they did.
3. As a class, let the students share their artwork. It is interesting to see how students
perceive the meaning of music and how they show feelings in art.
Art-Slogans are powerful marketing tools that can motivate your clients to support your
brand. It is an advertising tag-line or phrase that advertisers create to express the importance and
benefits of their product visually.
Let the students do their creative art for advertisement. Let them use one size of cardboard or
cartolina in making the art-slogan. Below are examples of a catchy product/company slogan:
Choose any of the following slogans listed below and make an art-logo out of it.
4. Which of the following classification of art (Visual, Performing, Literary) do you think
you belong? Why?
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Matching Type: Match Column A with Column B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the
box provided before each item.
Column A Column B
1. It is the process of arranging elements in a way for you to a. Stone
use your senses and emotions.
2. A science which is concerned with the human thought, b. Creation of Ideas
feelings, and relations.
3. It is composed of minerals and can be into material types c. Cultural
according to how they formed.
4. It is an artist’s trait developed in the course of his life to d. Photography
express his feelings.
5. It means “craftsmanship.” e. Creation of materials
6. It refers to a person who engaged in one or more of any f. Sculpture
of a broad spectrum of activities related to creating art.
7. A process of art wherein a painter paints a picture from a g. Creation of forms
scene where most people do not think beauty existed.
8. A phase of creating art in which the artist uses materials h. Creativity
to give form to his idea.
9. It is a means of communication to the unknown being i. Humanities
created and performed by the ancient people.
10. It is where the artists have developed different forms to j. Dance
express the ideas they have work.
11. It is a type of art that marks a two-dimensional medium. k. Artiste
12. It is a type of art that signifies a three-dimensional l. Drawing
artwork.
13. It is an art form of rhythmic movement of the body. m. Arti
14. A function of art which expresses ideas and values. n. Adoration
15. It is an art of creating images by recording radiation on o. Art
a radiation-sensitive medium.
Evaluation: In your own words, briefly discuss the following concepts listed below.
1. Humanities
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2. Art
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3. Stagecraft
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4. Creation of Art
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5. Purpose of Art
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6. Visual Art
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7. Performing Arts
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8. Literary Arts
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9. Art Education
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As a preliminary activity for the topic, the teacher will ask the students of the following
questions:
Input
esthetics is from the Greek word eisthesis which means “perception.” It is a branch of
A philosophy devoted to the study of art and beauty used during the 18th century by
Alexander Baumgarten, a German philosopher. This term also refers to the principles
governing the nature and appreciation of beauty, especially in visual art (Rader,
1979).
On the other hand, the term “craft” comes from a German word Kraft which means “power”
or “ability.” It usually employed in branches of the decorative arts or associated artistic practice.
It also implies the application of human skills through the use of a hand. It tends to produce
things for various human purposes, and tend to exhibit their prettiness around a goal external to
the object itself (Dutton, 1990).
Artists may have unique skills and perceptive abilities, but they are Figure 1. William Morris (1834-1896)
also people with needs and the motivation to meet those needs.
Creating different works of art that are accepted by one’s audience can lead to an artist’s social
acceptance and recognition. Their works of art have been used to create pleasing environments.
Arts and crafts have different types, namely: textile wood, metal, paper or canvass, and plant
crafts.
Textile Crafts. The word textile is from a Latin phrase texere which means “to braid" or "to
construct." These also refer to any craft where you work with fabric, yarn or surface design. It
uses plant or any synthetic fibers in creating practical or decorative objects. These include the
following:
1. Cross-stitch- Stitching can also be a form of natural pain relief. It is a popular form of
counted-thread embroidery in which X-shaped stitches in a tiled, raster-like pattern are
used to form a picture.
2. Crocket- It is a process of creating fabric from yarn, thread, or other material strands
using a crochet hook.
3. Sewing- It is the crafts of fastening or attaching objects using stitches made with a needle
and thread.
4. Weaving- It is a fabric production method in which yarns are interlaced at right angles to
form a fabric or cloth.
5. Tatting- It is a technique for handcrafting particularly in making durable lace which is
constructed by a series of knots and loops.
6. Shoemaking- It is the process of making footwear.
7. Lace- It is an openwork fabric, patterned with open holes in the work, made by machine
or by hand.
8. Macramé- It is a form of textile-making which requires very few tools and just some pure
knowledge of basic knotting.
9. Millinery- It is the designing and manufacture of hats.
10. String art- It is an arrangement of colored thread strung between points to form an
abstract geometric design.
Metal Crafts. These refer to the art of executing artistic designs in metal for both practical
and aesthetic purposes. These arts are designed for decorative items or functional objects that are
beneficial and useful to us all. These works are of bronze, silver, gold, tin, copper, lead, brass,
and iron. These include the following:
Paper or Canvas Crafts. It refers to an extremely durable plain-woven fabric used for making
backpacks, tents, marquees, and other sustainable items. These include the following:
Plants Crafts- These refer to skills using plant parts as the medium. These include the
following:
Art principles are created by combining art elements. Artists utilize organizing principles to
develop forms that inform. Among the fundamental principle of art are harmony, variety,
balance, movement, emphasis, proportion, and rhythm. Whether analysing or composing
artwork, one must have a complete understanding of how art principles are created (Elsen, 1981).
The Principle of Harmony. When all of the elements of art interact well in an artwork,
visual harmony is attained. This is accomplished by using similar types of geometric shapes,
lines or colors within a work of art to create a unified composition. Likewise, using various cool
or warm colors would help to produce a harmonious work of art.
The Principle of Variety. A stable composition will also demonstrate the principle of
variety. It is accomplished by using differing colors, lines, and shapes within an artwork to make
key areas stand out. Artists can use this idea to direct a viewer’s eye to a place within the art that
he or she wants to emphasize.
The Principle of Balance. It refers to the symmetry of opposing visual forces. It is created
in a work of art when colors, forms, shapes or textures are combined harmoniously.
The Principle of Movement. It is the way that an eye moves throughout a work of art. In this
work of art, our eye moves up through the pattern in the rippling surface of the water to the two
paddlers. An artist creates a visual movement to drive the eye to the focal point of the artwork.
Principle of Emphasis. It refers to the need for an artist to create a focal point within an
artwork. This artistic point is an essential part of a work of art, and the viewer’s eye should
drawn to that area.
Principles of Proportion. This principle is created when the sizes of elements in an artwork
art are combined harmoniously. The artist usually tries to make all of the parts in a composition
relate logically to each other to depict the human form within the proper proportion.
Principle of Rhythm. It refers to the use of visual pattern within a work of art. Models
within an artwork are created by repeating certain colors, line or shapes in specific areas. It can
also be used to form a variety of texture within a work of art.
The motivated purposes of art are intentional and conscious actions on the part of the artist.
Art may bring political change or comment on the life in a society. It may also convey specific
propaganda, or just as a form of communication (Holly, 2002). Primary motivated functions of
arts are as follows:
a. Art for Acting. Art may pursue to bring about a certain emotion, to relax or to entertain
the viewer.
b. Art for healing. Art is utilized by art therapists, psychotherapists, and clinical
psychologists as art therapy. The end product is a method of curing, through creative
acts.
c. Art for political change. One of the essential functions of the art of the early twentieth
century has been to use visual images to bring about legislative modification.
d. Art for propaganda (Commercialism). Art is utilized to influence popular ideas or moods
delicately.
e. Art for communication. Art has a goal, directed toward another individual. For example,
graphic is a form of art for communication in which the artist expresses his/her emotions,
feelings, and moods.
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Class Activities
a. Talent Show
In this show, the students will discover several creative activities and deliberate how art can
be used as a form of communication and as a means to express thoughts and feelings.
Instructions:
1. Prepare the students in showcasing their talents (either in dancing, singing, poetry, or anything
that they can think of). The talent shows are all about showing off something that the students
are proud.
2. Tell the students that the presentation of talent can be in individually, in a pair or the group.
3. Provide an alternative role for those who do not wish to perform, such as being in charge of
the musical and sound effects, being the announcer, or a props man.
3. Give them enough time for the rehearsal. Prepare music and props as needed. Set rule
regarding appropriate costumes as necessary.
4. Introduce each performer and their talent by name before they come on the stage. If students
are acting as announcers, assist them as if possible.
Note: The teacher should prepare follow-up discussions with the students during the next
meeting.
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b. Art Work
Let the students bring to the class any work of art (like painting, drawing, literary
composition, sculpture, and others) and have them explain what that art is all about. As a class,
discuss how important is the talent in the life of every human being.
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Materials required
1. Toothpicks
2. Wood glue
3. Container to hold the glue
4. Pressed flowers (any home-made or purchased air dry presses; microwave presses; or
traditional method of pressing in books)
Instructions
1. Arranged the pressed flowers on the paper, but do not glue anything.
2. Pour a small amount of glue into a shallow dish or container for easy access.
3. Start sticking the flowers on the bottom layer of the arrangement.
4. Turn the pressed flower over so that the glue is facing down and carefully place the flower on
the paper.
5. Apply pressure on the flower and hold for a few seconds. Repeat the process till all of the
flowers are fixed.
2. When can you say that a craft is made with the application of human intelligence?
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3. How Art and Crafts started during the 19th century? Explain.
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4. Do we need to attend formal schooling in order to become a professional artist? Why or why
not?
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5. What is the contribution of William Morris in the realm of arts and crafts?
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Identification: Identify the following questions under column B. Write your answer on the
blank provided under column A.
Column A Column B
1. He was a German Philosopher who first used the word
“aesthetics” during the 18th century in Europe.
2. He developed Arts and Crafts as a design reform and social
movement during the 19th century.
3. It refers to the use of visual repetition within a work of art.
4. It is the process of making footwear.
5. It is a method of fabric production in which two distinct sets of
threads are interlaced at right angles to form cloth.
6. It is a traditional Japanese art of paper folding.
7. It refers to typical memorabilia which include photographs,
printed media, and artwork.
8. A principle that relates to the equilibrium of opposing visual
forces.
9. It is a form of woodworking that is used to create wooden
objects on a machine tool known as a lathe.
10. It is an art design that uses plant materials and flowers to create a
pleasing and balanced composition.
Susan Vreeland
As a preliminary activity for the topic, the teacher will ask the students about their
perception on the picture below.
istorically speaking, the human instinct to create art is universal. Art is an approach of
H a human being to communicate his/her beliefs and express ideas about his/her
experiences. It also provides valuable insights into the past and existing cultures. It
helps us to understand how others have lived and what they valued (Annenberg
Foundation, 2017).
The history of art reflects the remnant of civilization, the study of artworks, and the lives of
artists illuminate much about our shared past. It helps us to discover, authenticate who made a
The history of art also covers the entire history of humankind since prehistoric times. Art is a
product of man’s emotional and intellectual connection with the world. It also aimed to produce
a message which will either provoke an unexplainable consciousness within the hearts of its
viewers or incite wisdom among inquisitive minds. Leroi-Gourhan (1967) lists three primary
domains of the expression of feeling associated to the first periods of humanity that may add to
our understanding of the beginnings of art such as Psycho-physiological impressions; Magic-
religious; and techno-economic.
The term “prehistoric” relates to the time before written history. Specifically, the writing
developed in ancient Mesopotamia before 3000 B.C.E., so this period includes visual culture
(paintings, sculpture, and architecture) made before that date (Zucker, 2015). The oldest
recognized decorative art forms come from Africa date back to 100,000 BC.E.
Prehistoric art has four main periods: Stone Age, Neolithic, Bronze Age, and Iron Age. The
remaining artifacts of this period are small sculptures and cave paintings. During these early
times, different forms of art were created and performed as a sign of communication or adoration
to the deity. This practice shows how cultural and religious factors played little to the
development of the art forms that made the ancient society so famous until now.
Ancient people often represented their worldviews and beliefs through visual images. Art
emerged with the appearance and the dispersal of entirely modern people through Africa, Asia,
Australia, America and Europe. Paintings, sculptures, engravings, and potteries are expressions
for beauty and complex social and spiritual systems. Prehistoric art like animals are the favorite
subjects of hunters, herdsmen, and breeders.
Prehistoric art is a symbolic system that is an integral part of the culture that creates it
(Honour et al., 2005). Many archaeologists have identified Stone Age art, namely: petroglyphs
(rock carvings and engravings); pictographs (graphic imagery, symbols); ancient sculpture
(totemic statues, ivory carvings); and megalithic arts (performs or any other works associated
with the formation of stones).
Stone is formed based on the composition of minerals on it. It classified as Mineral growth,
Sedimentary, Metamorphic, and Volcanic. Sedimentary rocks shaped through the deposition and
compression of particulate matter. On the other hand, Metamorphic rocks changed from the
result of extreme temperature and pressure. Volcanic rocks are Figure 2. El Castillo Cave painting, Spain
from molten igneous magma (Prindle, 1994).
The tools made of tone were the instruments by which early man developed and progressed.
All human culture founded on the ingenuity and brainpower of our early ancestors in creating
sophisticated tools that enable them to survive. The first stone tools (eoliths- which are now
believed to be naturally produced by geological processes such as glaciation) and other types of
organic materials (wood, bone, ivory, and antler) were about two million years ago. The oldest
human tools were a simple stone chopper, such as those unearth at Olduvai George in Tanzania.
Many Paleoanthropologists (people who study the origins and predecessors of the present
human species) confirmed that the Palaeolithic Man produced four types of tools in creating an
art namely: pebble tools (with a single sharpened edge for cutting or chopping): Bifacial tools
(hand axes); Flake tools; and Blade tools.
Pebble Tools (Pebble chopper). It is a first cutting device and considered as the oldest type
of tool made by humans. The tool contains a rounded stone struck some blows with a similar
stone used as a pounder, which created a serrated crest that served as a chopping blade.
Bifacial tools. It is a hand ax prehistoric stone tool flake with two faces or sides. These
tools may be oval, triangular, or almond-shaped in form and characterized by axial symmetry.
The cutting edge could be straight or jagged and is used as a knife, pick, scraper, or weapon. The
technique was distinctive of the hand-ax tradition of the lower Palaeolithic period and the
Acheulian culture.
Flake tools. These are hand tools used during Stone Age. They are usually formed by
crushing off a small or large fragment then used as the tool. Both cores and flakes could be as
stone tools. New flakes were very sharp, but quickly became blunt during use and had to be
sharpened again by further flaking, a process called “retouch.”
Blade tools. These are a Stone tool created by striking a long narrow flake from a stone
core. This procedure of cutting the stone and creating the blades is called lithic reduction. After
chipping the blades, they integrated into larger tools, such as spears.
The primitive art of the Western world covers an extensive range of time and place over
1000 years. Specifically, Medieval art in Europe grew out of the artistic culture of the Roman
Empire and the iconographic practices in the church of the early Christian (Oliquiano, 2012).
a. Illuminated Manuscripts (Illumination) - They were colorful religious texts which often
use of gold and silver as its main feature. The term illuminate is the Latin word
“illuminate” which means to adorn or to enlighten. It is the embellishment of a
manuscript with bright colors. The artist who produced the impressive artwork on
illuminated manuscripts was called Illuminators.
b. Metalwork- Metalworkers were very skilled in creating religious objects for church
decorations. Experts in Bronze art produced beautiful jewels, sculptures, and even church
doors.
c. Silversmith and Goldsmith- They were excellent artists who created new shapes of
jewelry. The Medieval church demanded to employed silversmiths and goldsmiths in the
church to produce e2222 with small pieces of colored glass, stone or other materials. The
early Christians used ceiling and wall mosaics in their churches and cathedrals.
d. Paintings- Artists who were skillful in Iconography uses Fresco and panel painting with
the religious theme during the medieval period. Fresco is performed mostly on wall
covers or ceilings. Likewise, Panels is a painting which showed on several pieces of
wood that joined together. It is also for the Icons of Byzantine art.
e. Bayeux Tapestry- It is embroidery in colored wool. It is consists of eight long strips of
unbleached linen, sewn together to form a continuous panel of 230 feet long and 20
inches high.
f. Ceramics- They were hand shaped cooking pots, jars, and pitchers.
g. Stained Glass- It is usually applied exclusively to the windows of medieval churches,
castles, and cathedrals. It creates the primary form of art where small pieces of glass are
arranged to form pictures or patterns which are held together
h. by strips of lead and supported by a hard frame.
i. Heraldry- It is the manner of designing coats of arms and insignia. Specimens of coats of
arms were worked using embroidery, paper, painted wood, stonework and stained glass.
The great artists introduced the advancement of arts during the middle periods. During this
era, artists split away from the influences of the Byzantium art style and developed into the
Gothic visual art. The Medieval painters and sculptors were founders of the movement towards
greater realism which culminated in the Renaissance art style. Most famous artists during
medieval period were Donatello, Giotto, Leon Battista Alberti, Cimabue, Filippo Brunelleschi,
Fra Angelico and Lorenzo Ghiberti.
1. Donatello (also known as Donato di Niccolo di Betto Bardi). He was born in 1386 in
Italy. He was the son of Nicolo di Betto Bardi, a wool merchant in Florence. He learned
the fabrication of metals and other substances which known as metallurgy. His most
famous works of art include David, Mary Magdalene, Madonna, Salome, Zuccone, and
St. Mark, St. John the Evangelist and St. George and the Dragon. He also invented a
During the classical era, most paintings were discovered in panels, tomb, and vases. It
portrays natural symbols with dynamic masterpieces about battle scenes, mythological figures,
and everyday scenes. It also discloses a grasp of linear perspective and naturalist illustration
(Rayos, 2018). Familiar paintings in classical Greek are as follows:
Kerch Vase is red-figured pottery named after the place where it discovered. Most common
motifs were scenes from the life of women, mythological beings or mythical story or event. This
type of painting used a technique known as polychromy which combined different colors
especially the brilliant one in an artistic manner. The shapes commonly found are:
b. Panel Painting
c. Tomb/Wall Painting
Popular Tomb or wall painting during classical period uses either tempera (water-based) or
encaustic (wax) as a method of fresco. Colors in this type are made with grind powder stains in
pure water, dry and set with plaster to become a lasting part of the wall.
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Class Activity
a. Shape the Rock
Imagine how the prehistoric people were able to make an artwork all over the caves. Make
your style of cave art using a stone as your working canvas and another stone as your medium to
create an artwork.
Materials:
Procedure:
1. Using the sharp-edged rock, scratch the flat rock with your desired design.
2. Put varnish utilizing a mixture of white glue diluted with water to preserve your plan on
the stone.
3. The rock design should imitate the character of a prehistoric artwork.
4. You may also use patterns that display the identity of your region of City.
b. Mosaic in a Wood
1. Sheet of wood
2. Colored Tiles
3. Pencil
4. Grout float
5. Paper towel
6. Spray bottle
7. Sponge
8. White vinegar
9. Gloves
Procedures:
1. Create your decorative mosaic by sketching a design into a piece of flat wood (long
coupon band size).
2. Select your tile and wrap it in a cloth. Using a Hammer, Break the Tile. (Note: wearing
of safety goggles to protect your eyes is necessary).
3. Gather your broken tiles into color categories.
4. Glue each piece individually and put it in your design.
5. Spread the grout using a grout float.
6. Allow the grout to become stable for 20 minutes.
7. Using a sponge and water, gently wipe off excess grout.
8. Spray white vinegar to get grout dust off using a paper towel or cloth.
c. Bright Me Up
During the medieval time of Rome, Stained glass was used and has been one of the
prominent features of every cathedral built using the Christian symbolism.
Materials:
1. Big empty glass bottle
2. Black permanent marker
3. Acrylic paint
4. Paintbrush
5. White glue
6. Water
7. Candle
Procedures:
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Painting Analysis
Research the significant history of the following Western Arts and discuss the values that you
learned from it.
Essay
2. In your opinion, what are the purposes of art during ancient time in Europe?
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3. Why ancient arts are mostly found in Caves? What are their significant values?
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5. What art legacy you like most during ancient Europe? Explain.
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Matching type: Match Column A to B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the box
provided before each item.
Column A Column B
1. It is a way to communicate beliefs and express ideas a. Artifacts
about the human experience.
2. It refers to the time before written history. b. Pictographs
3. It is an archaeological material of small sculptures and c. Megalithic arts
paintings found in caves.
4. It refers to rock carvings and engravings. d. Ceramics
5. This applies to pictorial imagery or symbols. e. Polychromy
6. This refers to totemic statues and ivory carvings. f. Pebble chopper
7. This relates to petroforms or any other works associated g. Sculpture
with the formation of stones.
8. It is a club shape and disks made by blowing paint onto h. Fresco
the wall in El Castillo cave.
9. They were hand shaped which produced cooking pots i. Bifacial
and jars.
10. They were religious texts embellished with vibrant j. Pitsa
colors which often featured the use of gold and silver.
11. It is a primordial cutting tool and considered as the k. Claviform
oldest type of device made by humans.
12. This tool may be oval, triangular, or almond-shaped in l. Illuminated Manuscripts
form and characterized by axial symmetry.
13. It is a method of painting water-based pigments on a m. Prehistory
freshly applied plaster usually on a wall surfaces.
14. It is known as the earliest panel painting during the n. Petroglyphs
Archaic period between 540 and 530 B.C.E.
15. It is the combination of different colors especially the o. Art
brilliant one in an artistic manner.
– Leo Burnett
Springboard
As a preliminary activity for the topic, the teacher will facilitate any of the activities below:
1. Divide the class into five groups. Let each group compose a four-verse poem or song
honoring the great Philippine contemporary artists that have discussed in this lesson.
They may write it in whatever language or dialect they prefer and let them share their
composition in class.
2. Let the students create a masterpiece (a drawing, a dance, a drama, a song or whatever
artistic view they could picture). Their rendition must show nationalism or promotion of
a Filipino traditional art. Let them share their masterpiece in class.
3. Let the students name at least three festivals celebrated in their region/ municipality/City.
Let them enumerate the different activities that showcase in these festivals. Let them
share this in class.
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ike in any other country, art influenced the life of the Filipinos and the things that
L surround them. The Philippine arts reflect a Filipino society with diverse cultural
influences and traditions of the Malayan peoples such as the Chinese and Indians.
Islamic traditions were introduced to the Philippine Islands in the 14th century.
Likewise, Europe and the United States intensely influenced Filipino artists. However, while
drawing on Western forms, the works of Filipino musicians, painters, and writers are imbued
with distinctly Philippine themes. By expressing the richness of the culture of the archipelago in
all its diversity, Filipino artists have helped in shaping a sense of national identity. Many Malay
cultural traditions have continued until this time despite foreign rule. Muslims and tribal groups
maintained distinct traditions in dance, music, and sculpture.
Indigenous arts in the Philippines are labors of love and patience. The intricate carvings on
wood, metal, stone or glass are products of skillful hands and imaginative minds of the different
tribes of the archipelago. Indigenous musical instruments like the flute, drums, rainsticks, native
guitars, and bells made of bamboo, animal skin, seeds, and seashells. The careful manipulation
of these materials produces sounds and unique instruments used mostly in tribal dances and
rituals (Ramirez, 1999).
The arts in the Philippine archipelago had its past and continued to develop by numerous
modern artists. With their different context regarding history, style, cultural symbols, and
meanings, these artworks are portrayed (Estrella, 2017).The following are some known artforms
in the Philippines:
Agung. It is a musical instrument of the Kulintang ensemble which is played by one or two
persons depending on its number. By using a rubber-padded beater, this instrument is performed
on both the boss/knob and the face of the gong.
Banog-banog. It is a dance that portrays hunters shielding in their chickens from the
famishing hawk.
BlitB’laan. It is a courtship dance of the Bilaan of Davao del Sur mimicking birds during
mating season. The females scurry to safety, burying their heads under their wings (using the
malong), but the aggressive males follow them wherever they go.
Kadal Iwas. It is a dance performed by the T-boli and Tausug tribes respectively which
mimic a mealtime of monkeys in removing nits and lice from each other. A variation of this
dance is to mimics a monkey who sits on an anthill by mistake and is attacked by angry ants all
over his body.
Kashawing. It is a ritual among the Maranaos and is performed to ensure a good harvest.
Kinabua. It is ritual dance among the Mandaya tribes in Northern Mindanao. This type of
dance portrays the Hawks’ use of sweet songs to lure out the hen and the chicks that are made
into a meal.
Mamakar. It is a Bontoc War Dance performed during the planting season and a bountiful
harvest.
Man-manok. It is a dance performed in Vigan, Ilocos Sur. This type of dance mimics fowls
wherein a tribal blankets that represent the colorful plumage of wild cocks are shown off by the
warriors who intend on winning the attention of the maiden hen.
Mumbaki. It is a local term which refers to the “sayer of prayers” among the Ifugaos in
Northern Luzon. These prayers are performed during funerals, wedding, Thanksgiving, and
other celebrations. This is offered to the supreme deity, Maknongan.
Ngilin. It is a cultural dance performed among the Kalinga tribe during Marriage rituals and
other celebrations like the budong (peace pact). This type of dance is played to simulate the
romantic or peaceful interactions of a rooster and a hen.
Pagdiwata. It refers to a ritual performed among the ethnic group in the north and central
Palawan. The ceremony is held on various occasions including bountiful harvests and weddings.
Pangalay (also known as Sea Gypsies).It is a native dance of the Badjao performed during
weddings and other social gatherings. This type of dance emphasizes the agility of the upper
body wherein the rhythmic bounce of the shoulder with the simultaneous alternating waving of
arms is the essential movement.
Sampak. It is a war dance performed by the Mandaya tribe. This type of dance requires
excellent skill in the handling of a shield, spear, and a sword.
Talip. It is a courtship dance among the Ifugao. This is performed during the celebration of the
intaneg (wedding). In this dance, the man traps a woman with an attractive blanket to place on
her shapely shoulders.
Aerophones. It refers to any musical instrument which produces sound without the use of strings
or membranes. Examples of these are as follows:
Chordophones. It refers to any musical instrument which makes sound by way of trembling
strings stretched between two points. Examples of these are as follows:
Idiophone. It refers to any musical instrument which produced sound primarily by way of the
instrument's vibrating, without the use of strings or membranes.
The Philippines is abundant in natural resources that scattered throughout its islands.
Filipino artist used the parts of trees, plants, and other natural resources as the raw materials and
turned them into simple, yet useful tools or instruments. This type of work is called Artistic
Handicrafts (sometimes called artisanry). Although this type of art changes from time to time it
is still imperative to continue and is preserve due to the following reasons:
Every Filipino family owns handicraft products like baskets, brooms, feather dusters, and
other furniture. Likewise, accessories like earrings, bracelets, necklaces, and other clothing
apparel made from native products such as beads, shells, and seeds. These are clear indications
that our handicraft industry is enjoying the patronage of Filipinos.
Filipino handicraft makers fashion them into accessories, bags, bamboo sofa sets, baskets,
cabinets, clothes, lamp shades, wall décor, and others. The following are the typical materials
needed in the making of Filipino handicrafts:
a. Abaca (Musa Textilis) - It is a tree-like herb resembling the banana plant. It is durable
and dyed in different colors.
b. Bamboo (BambusaSpinosa) - It is for the furniture industry because of its strength and
durability. It is also valuable material for basket and hat making.
The following are some handicrafts in the different regions of the Philippines:
1. Jewelry (Central Luzon, Southern Luzon, and Mindanao Regions). This handicraft is
mostly in Central Luzon region, mainly from the province of Bulacan. You can also find
related of this from Mindanao regions, but down south, you can even get powerful brass
amulets and other accessories.
2. Metal Craft (Southern Luzon and Mindanao Regions). This type of handicraft is in
Southern Luzon region, particularly in the province of Batangas. A very popular metal
craft which is locally and internationally as an excellent source for a portable knife is
called Balisong. Traditional weapons made from brass, bronze, and gold, are also
abundant in the island of Mindanao.
3. Pots and Jars (Ilocos Region).The pots and jars known as burnay can found explicitly in
the province of Ilocos Sur. These creations are made from Grade A clay through a
method that has been practiced by locals since the pre-colonial times.
4. Woven fabrics (Mindanao Regions). These fabrics are woven traditionally, by
interlacing threads using a manual machine called a loom. One of the common materials
in this region is called malong which is historically used as a skirt and sometimes as a
blanket.
5. Wood Carvings (Cordillera and Southern Luzon Regions). Fantastic wood carvings
produced by the Ifugao in the northern region of the Cordilleras. Often, these wood
carvings are depicting their indigenous gods. Excellent kitchenware like wooden bowls
and utensils are in this region.
This award aims to support and motivate these artists to preserve their artistic heritage
for the present and future generations. These artists are recognized as the Country’s
Intangible National Living Treasure.
To become a National Living Treasure, the candidate must have the following
qualifications:
1. Ginaw Bilog (1993).A native of Oriental Mindoro who faithfully helps preserved the
Hanunuo Mangyan script and their Ambahan poetry.
2. Masino Intaray (1993).A native of Palawan who exemplary shared his skills in basal or
gong music ensemble. He is a musician and epic chanter (Kulilal and Bagit).
3. Samaon Sulaiman (1993). A Maguindanao of Mama SaPano who showed outstanding
artistry and dedication to his chosen instrument, the Magindanao kutyapi.
4. Lang Dulay (1998). A T'boli of Lake Sebu, South Cotabato, for her skills in weaving the
abaca ikat cloth known as t'nalak.
5. Salinta Monon (1998). A Tagabawa-Bagobo of Bansalan, Davao del for fully
demonstrating her creative and expressive aspects of the Bagobo abaca ikat weaving
called inabal.
6. Alonzo Saclag (2000). A Kalinga of Lubuagan for his mastery of the Kalinga dance and
the performing arts.
Essay:
2. What makes Filipino’s arts differs from other arts in the world?
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3. If you are a Filipino artist, what kind of arts you would like to develop? Why?
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5. Do you think that “Tattooing” as a form of art should be promoted? Why and why not?
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Selection: Select the correct answer from the given choices. Encircle the letter of the correct
answer only.
Chapter 5
Paintings
”Every artist dips his brush in his own soul, and
paints his own nature into his own nature
into his pictures”
Springboard
As a preliminary activity for the topic, the teacher will facilitate the activity below:
Painting Analysis: Analyse the painting below and answer the following questions:
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Elements of Painting
P mediums like canvas, clay, glass, paper, walls, leaf, paper, or woods. Abstraction or
composition, drawing, and other aesthetics may serve to manifest the expressive and
conceptual intention of the artists (Mayer, 1970). It is an unspoken and mostly unrecognized
dialogue, where paint speaks silently in masses and colors, and the artist responds in moods.
Paint records the most delicate gesture. It tells whether the painter sat or stood or crouched in
front of the canvas (Elkins, 1998). It loaded with narrative content, symbolism, or emotion.
A beautiful painting is not made by photographic likeness, but rather by good composition.
For the artist, the harmony in his/her artwork will depend on the selection of appropriate devices,
peculiar to the medium and the use of certain principles to relate them. A unique style emerges
when an artist recognizes his or her personal preference of dominant design elements and
consciously or unconsciously emphasizes these dominant elements (Ocvirk et al., 2008; Gatto,
2000). The significant aspects of the painting are the line, color, texture, perspective, shapes, and
symbols (Nohay, 2018).
Line. It is the simplest element in the painting. It has a continuous marking made by a
moving point to outlines shape and can contour areas within those outlines. It can suggest
movement (vertical, horizontal, diagonal, and curved). Each line has its meaning: vertical line
stress action, strength, dynamism; horizontal lines means serenity, calmness, stability; diagonal
line express tension, movement; curved lines appear softness, flexibility, gentleness.
Color. The Artists used colors to convey feelings and moods within their painting. It is the
result of wavelengths of lights reflecting of objects. It is composed of three distinct qualities
such as the hue, saturation, and value. Hue is merely the name of the color. Red, yellow, and the
blue are the primary color. Their mixture that produces the secondary colors are green, orange,
and purple.
Perspective. It is an art technique for creating an illusion of three-dimension with depth and
space. Its real goal is creating a viewpoint for the audiences that will best communicate the
subject and serve its particular
message.
The foreground is the visual plane that appears closer to the viewers. On the
other hand, the middle ground is the part between the foreground and the part
of which is which is called the background. The foreground of a composition
is the illustrative plane that appears closest to the viewer, while the
background is the plane in a composition perceived farthest from the viewers.
The middle ground is the illustrative plane between the foreground and the
background. The scale of these elements often associates to the dominance in
a picture. The foreground is frequently the most dominant due to the larger perceived size of the
picture objects.
Shapes. It is an element in painting that helps express ideas. It helps to interact, and
independently evoke agitation, purposeful energy, direction, etc.They maybe circles, rectangles,
ovals, or square. It is an area with defined boundary created by a variety of color, value or
texture of the areas adjacent to it.
Significantly, a color wheel (also known as a color circle) is a visual representation of color
arranged based to their chromatic relationship. It is a circle shape that is divided evenly into 12
segments which display different color according to its pigment value. It also shows the
relationship between the primary colors, secondary colors, and complementary colors.Other
colors can also be categorized based on the following:
Analogous Colors. These colors sit next to each other on the color wheel. They tend to look
pleasant together because they are closely related. Orange, yellow-orange, and yellow are an
example of analogous colors.
Neutral Colors. They are sometimes called “earth tones.” These colors don’t usually show
up on the color wheel. Neutral colors include black, white, gray, and occasionally brown and
beige.
Warm Colors. These colors are made with orange, red, yellow or some combination of
these. Colors of the sunset give a feeling of brightness and heat.
Cool Colors. These colors are made with blue, green, purple or some combination of these.
These colors make you think of cool and peaceful things, like winter skies and still ponds.
Colors can affect our actions and emotions and on how we respond to various people, things,
and ideas. Much has been studied and written about color and its impact on our daily lives.
Red Color. This is noted as the warmest of all types of colors. It is most chosen by
extroverts and one of the top choices among males. It is a color which is associated with fiery
heat and warmth and has strong symbolism about life and vitality. It is also essential to human
life because:
Blue Color. This is known as the calmest color like that of the sky and ocean. It is the color
of inspiration, sincerity, and spirituality and often the chosen color by conservative people. This
color is important to human life because:
Yellow Color. This is considered as the easiest color to recognize. It is symbol creativity and
intellectual vitality. It also symbolizes wisdom, happiness and brings awareness and clarity.
The yellow color is vital to human life because:
Mediums in Painting
There are different mediums in paintings used today. It helps to describe the elements that
bind the colors in the paint (Martin, 2004). The following are examples of the methods used in
painting:
1. Oil- It is the type of slow-drying paint that consists of particles of pigment suspended in
drying oils such as linseed oil, poppy seed oil, safflower oil and walnut oil.
2. Pastel- It is an art medium in the shape of a stick or crayons. It consists of pure powdered
color and a binder. Dry pastel can be classified as soft pastels, pan pastels, hard pastels,
and pastel pencils.
3. Acrylic- It is fast drying paint containing pigment suspension in acrylic polymer emulsion
which becomes water-resistant when dry.
4. Watercolor- It is the medium which the paints are made of colors suspended in a water-
soluble vehicle. It is usually transparent and appears luminous because the pigments are
laid down in a relatively pure form with few types of filler obscuring the pigment colors.
5. Ink- It is a liquid that contains colors and dyes and is applied to a surface to produce an
image, text, or design. It is for drawing with a brush, or pen.
6. Encaustic- It is heated beeswax to which colored stains are added. The paste is then
applied to a wood-based canvas.
7. Fresco- It refers to any of several related mural painting types, executed on walls, ceilings
or any other kind of flat surface. The term fresco comes from the Italian word “affresco”
which means “fresh.”
8. Gouache- It is a water-based paint consisting of pigment and other materials designed to
be used in an opaque painting technique.
9. Enamel- It is a paint that air dries to a durable, usually glossy and solid finish. It is used
for outdoor coating surfaces or otherwise subject to variations in temperature.
10. Spray paint- It is the type of paint that comes in a sealed pressurized battle and released
in a fine spray.
11. Tempera- It is a permanent, fast-drying painting medium consisting of colored pigment
mixed with a water-soluble binder method.
Part of the desire in painting particularly in the 21st century is the variety of available art
styles. The style in painting is in two senses: it can refer to the distinctive visual elements,
a. Western Styles
Expressionism. It is sometimes called emotional realism. In this style, the artists sought to
express meaning or emotional experience rather than physical truth.
Impressionism. It is a type of art presenting the real-life subject with emphasis on the
impression left in the artist’s perception, particularly the effect of light on the object used as a
subject.
b. Modern Styles
Realism. It is a style of painting practiced before the invention of the camera, where artists
depicted landscapes and humans with as much attention to detail and precision as possible. The
artist’s primary goal is to describe accurately and truthfully as possible what is observed.
Symbolism. It is an art that represents the subject symbolically. For instance, the
“Spolarium” painting of Juan Luna depicts the suffering of the Filipino people from the hands of
the Spaniards. Many works of art included by some writers who cover the Symbolist era were
produced in the middle of the century, or even before.
Fauvism. It refers to art that used brilliant primary colors or color illumination on subjects
like pictures to emphasize comfort, joy, and leisure. It comes from the French word fauves,
meaning “wild beasts” (this name refers to a small group of painters in Paris who exhibited
works notable for the bold and expressive use of pure color).
Cubism. It is a form of abstraction wherein the object is first reduced to cubes and then
flattened into two-dimensional shapes. It has been considered the most influential and powerful
art movement during the 20th century in Paris established by Georges Braque and Pablo Picasso.
Class Activities
a. Find Me Activity (Picture Credit: http://www.blacksunsoftware.com/illusion.html)
Let the students find and encircle the hidden objects in the paintings below.
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Can you see what's hidden in this picture?
b. Painting
Let the students draw/paint any objects in a canvass (any size), using different mediums and
colors. Give them enough time (days) to finish their artwork. Ask them to show the class their
output and explain their significance and meaning.
5. Why line is considered the most important element in painting? Support your answer.
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Identification: Identify the following items listed below. Write your answer on the box
provided before each number.
Sculpture
“Sculpture is the best comment that a painter
can make on painting”
Pablo Picasso
Springboard
As a preliminary activity for the topic, the teacher will ask the students the following questions:
1. Why are sculptures made and then displayed in buildings or public areas? What stories or
messages can these sculptures tell us?
2. Is sculpture better than paintings? Why?
3. If you design a relief sculpture for yourself, what story would you tell?
4. Imagine that you are looking at a statue. How do you describe it? Does the appearance of
the surface of the material influence your feelings or thoughts? How?
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Culpture is from the Latin word sculpere which means “to carve.” The tools used in
S sculpture are varied and is changing throughout history. It engages our sense
differently than paintings because it occupies space as a three-dimensional mass
through carving, casting modeling or assembling materials (Sheldon, 1968). It has
sought to produce artworks that are as permanent and is working in durable and expensive
materials such as bronze granite, limestone, marble, and stone. More rarely, precious metals
The sculpture has long been one of the most popular forms of fine arts and one of the most
beautiful representations of the humankind. It was also used to represent societal concerns, such
as morality, politics, and religion (Witcombe, 1997). For many of years, scuplture has filled
many roles in human life. For example, the earliest sculpture was made to supply magical help to
trackers, to represent gods, and to hope of making their ancient kings becomes immortal.
Most common purpose of sculpture during the ancient time is associated with religion.
Different images like a human-made object revered for the spirit are familiar in many cultures.
One of the oldest sculptures discovered is an ivory statuette, dating approximately 30,000 BCE
from a cave at Hohlenstein-Stadel, Germany called Löwenmensch (which means a“lion-human”).
This Paleolithic period statue is about 12” tall and depicts a human figure with a feline face.
Another very iconic and famous piece of sculpture is “the Sphinx” of Egypt. This sculpture
of an image of the pharaoh Khafreand is part of a funerary complex for the pharaoh. Egyptian
sculpture and all Egyptian art were on the belief in a life after death wherein the body of their
ruler (the pharaoh) was preserved carefully and buried with some goods with him to provide for
his needs forever. The Egyptians often combined features from various creatures to symbolize
ideas. For example, the head of the pharaoh Khafre is added to the bowing figure of a lion to
form the Great Sphinx. This type of masterpiece suggests the combination of human intelligence
and animal strength. The Great Sphinx of Egypt is an enormous sandstone sculpture, measuring
240’ ft. Long and 65’ ft. High.
Importance of Sculpture
Likewise, the making of Sculpture is with the idea of expressing religious, personal, and
political views. This kind of artwork is meant to create a sense of patriotism, pride, greatness
and spiritual respect. Statues and sculptures have always been an integral part of museums and
art history. They become more popular as decoration items in private homes and office facilities.
Sculptures and miniatures have also become more popular as decoration items, and in the long
term, valuable art investments.
Types of Sculptures
Bust. A bust is a sculpted and painted representation of the upper part of the human figure
such as the head, neck, shoulders, chest or breast.
Sculpture techniques have the aim of providing practical and technical support through
several procedures. These processes are either additive (added material) or subtractive (material
is removed or carved out). Sculptures primarily use four basic techniques, namely:
Carving. It is a procedure in which the artists cut away objects until reached the desired
form. Various tools are used, depending the materials to be carved and the statue to which the
work has progressed.
Casting. Casting is a method by which a liquid material is usually poured into a frame or
pattern, which contains a hollow cavity of the desired shape, and then allowed to harden. It has
two types, namely:
a. Glass casting- It is a shaping activity of pieces of rough natural stone through the use of
essential hand tools like hammer and chisel.
b. Slip casting- It is a technique for the mass-production of pottery, especially for shapes not
easily made on a wheel.
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Class Activities
a. Sculpture Gallery
Procedures:
1. Divide the class into 5-6 groups. In each group, one or two students are the “clay,” and others
are the “sculptors.”
2. The sculptors “sculpt” their models in the statues of their styles. The sculptors may
physically move their models into a different position.
3. The sculptors may pay attention to even small details like the position of fingers or the
facial expression of the model.
4. When the finished the sculptures, they freeze. If the position is difficult to hold, the
“sculpture” may relax, then position again when the “tour” arrives.
5. Once all of the artists have completed their artwork, the teacher will let the class have a “tour
of the gallery.” The viewers go to each work and the artist who made it will step forward and
explain his/her masterpiece to the class.
b. Clay Sculpture
Clay is an easy to use and conventional material used to make sculpture. An oven can be
used to harden the material but is not necessary.
Instructions:
1. Have a picture, or sketch the actual object you are going to sculpt in front of you.
c. Soap Sculptures
Soap carving is a way to create sculptures from a bar of soap. As opposed to wood carving,
which is more dangerous and should only be done by skilled individuals, anyone can enjoy
carving creations from soap. Creative soap sculpture can then be displayed, or used as soap.
Required Tools:
Bar Soap
Pencil
Carving Tool (knife, blade cutter, spoon, Popsicle stick)
Newspaper
Instructions:
1. Choose a bar soap. A bigger bar is easier to hold and gives more material to work within
the well-covered area. The tools that you’ll use for carving the soap are pencils, craft
sticks (the ones that look like sticks), toothpicks, and possibly a fork or other tools
(depending upon the design that you have in mind).
2. Choose a tool to use. Popsicle sticks, plastic knives or spoons can be used as simple tools
in carving. Begin by gently holding the soap in your off-hand, making sure not to hold it
too tightly or else you could crush it or overheat it.
d. Homework:
1. Have students list and draw examples of the sculpture they see at home or in their community.
Ask them to write a concise description of the sculpture (shape, dimensions, what or whom it
represents, and why it was made).
2. Have your students identify public sculptures in the local area or town center. When, and why,
were these sculptures made? What do they tell us? How do the people react to them? Do they
make a difference to the surrounding area?
1. Why is sculpture considered one of the most popular forms of fine arts? Explain.
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provided before each number.
Photography
“Photography is a way of feeling, of touching, of loving.
What you have caught on film is captured forever…it
remembers little things, long after you have forgotten
everything.”
Aaron Siskind
Springboard
As a preliminary activity for the topic, the teacher will ask the students the following
questions:
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he word photography is from two Greek words photos or phos, for “light” and graphe,
Importance of Photography
We have always wanted to reproduce the world around us, beginning with cave drawings to
painting on canvas and eventually leading to the invention of photography. Our photographs
share so much about who we are as individuals. It tells what we find beautiful, fascinating,
funny, delicious, meaningful, inspiring. It allows us to showcase our style, interests,
relationships, and adventures, to mark the passage of time. Photography has been used in
advertising, books, magazines, newspapers, television, and in research to convey information and
advertise products and services.
Until the present times, photography was quite a problematic type of art to maintain. One
may have cameras with different lenses, manual focus, and complicated settings. However, with
the advent of digital cameras, all this complexity vanished. Digital cameras have a different way
of saving images. Instead of using film, it uses a sensor in to save images onto a digital memory
card or internal storage ((Tolmachev, 2010; Ma, 2017).
Digital photography is the art of manipulating and producing digital pictures. It uses
electronic photodetectors to capture the image focused by the lens. The captured image is stored
as a computer file ready for digital processing, viewing, and publishing.
The technique in photography originated during early-to-mid 1600s. It started from the
camera’s predecessor known as the camera obscura (a Latin word which means “dark room”). It
was a box wherein when the light went through the pinhole it formed an image on the glass.
The famous artists of the Renaissance who use the obscura were Leonardo da Vinci and Michael
Angelo.
In the 1820s, Joseph Niepce, a French scientist improve the lithography, a method of
printing technique which is based initially on the immiscibility of oil and water. Joseph
discovered a way to copy engravings onto glass using a variety of materials (mainly bitumen, a
light-reacting asphalt). When light shined through the paper, it burned an image into dark
bitumen, which created an almost identical image from the original.
In the year 1900, photography became available to everybody. Its fame started with George
Eastman, who was the founder of the Eastman Kodak Company.The first camera open to the
public was the Kodak no 1.
In December 1975, the first recorded attempt in the building of a prototype digital camera
was made by Steven Sasson, an engineer at Eastman Kodak. This camera weighed 9 pounds and
can record black and white images to a cassette tape. To view the photos, the Kodak engineers
had to develop a unique screen. It was able to capture a .01 megapixel image (10,000 pixels) and
took 23 seconds to record a copy to the tape.
In 1988, the first real digital camera that recorded images as a computerized file was
produced by the Fuji DS-1P. During this year, the first JPEG and MPEG standards were fixed.
These standards set in place a universal format which allowed images (JPEG) and video (MPEG)
to stored in a compressed form which can be recorded to a 16 MB internal memory card.
In 1990, Dycam Model became the first commercially available digital camera. It also sold
the Logitech Fotoman. It used a CCD (Charge Couple Device) image sensor, stored pictures
digitally, and connected directly to a computer for download (Said, 1990).
One of the main factors that differentiate a great photograph from an ordinary one is
composition, or how are objects/ subjects placed in the shot. The Rule of Thirds is a great
compositional technique for making photos more dynamic and exciting. It is also a
compositional rule for painting and photography.
The Rule of Thirds is also known as the guideline which applies to the process of composing
visual images like in painting, designs, and photographs (Meech, 1991). The instruction proposes
that the picture is visualized as divided into nine equal parts by two equally-spaced horizontal
lines and two equally-spaced vertical lines, and those essential compositional elements should
place along these lines. Proponents of the method claim that aligning a subject with these points
create more composition, energy, and tension (Peterson, 2003).
The Rule of Thirds asserts that an image is most pleasing when its subjects poised along
imaginary lines which divide vertically and horizontally the image into thirds. It is applied by
aligning a subject with the guidelines and their intersection points, placing the horizon on the top
or bottom line (Krages, 2005).
Types of Photography
Photography is one of the best favorite pastimes that many of us craved. A photograph is
definitely worth a thousand words and has the power to convey a whole new meaning of a
particular condition. Different pictures are made to share its unique characteristics of selectivity,
instantaneity, and Credibility (Barrett, 2007). There are several types of photography and thus,
several kinds of photographers. The different types of photography require various techniques,
and types of photographer use their talent in their meticulous field of expertise. The following
are some standard photography styles that enjoy a prominent position in the creative world.
Aerial Photography- It refers to the taking of photographs of the ground from an elevated
position. It is acquired through the use of a specialized camera mounted such as fixed-wing
aircraft, helicopters, drones, balloons, kites, parachutes, etc.
Astrophotography- It focuses entirely on taking images from space. This type could vary
from the planets to the stars or any other exciting configurations.
Fine Art Photography- It refers to highly creative images that have an abstract influence.
These photographs can be equal to an artist’s expression on painting.
Forensic Photography- It is also known as crime scene photography wherein the work of
the photographer is mainly to capture images for an accurate representation of the scene of the
crime.
Headshot Photography- This type of photography focuses mainly on the person’s face.
This is also known as mug shots.
Macro Photography- This type of photography is about close-up images of a specific topic.
It is commonly applied mainly to capture details of organisms or nature that may not be visible
to the naked eye.
Nature Photography- It encompasses all forms of photography where the main subject has
something to do with nature. It focuses on landscapes, wildlife, underwater, and plants life as
they are in their natural environment.
Nude Photography- It is about the portrayal of the human body in the naked form.
Portrait Photography- It is all about capturing the mood of a person, with an emphasis on
the face and expression of a person.
Still Life Photography- It is all about capturing objects on camera that are deliberately
grouped to create a particular composition. This requires the photographer to have an excellent
lighting technique.
Street Photography- It is all about capturing candid images of public places or even people
in their natural element. It requires the photographer the skill to mingle with people and achieve
the best frames.
Cameras are beneficial devices and used for the sole purpose of capturing still images, may
it be for leisure or security. Any and every camera has some fundamental parts which are very
1. Aperture- It is an opening in which light travels through and can be adjusted to control
the amount of light that reached the image sensor.
2. Built-in Flash- It is used to capture a shot of dimly-lit views. It may automatically fired
in some modes.
3. Body. It is the housing for the camera.
4. Focus Point Selection Button- It is used to select the position to set the focus (the AF
point) during AF shooting.
5. Hot Shoe- It is the section of the top of the camera and used to attach a flash unit.
6. Lens- It is the eye of the camera.
7. Lens Mount- It is the section for connecting the exchangeable lens to the camera body.
8. Lens Mount Index- It is an align mark on the lens and serves as a basis when you are
attaching or detaching a lens.
9. Lens Release Button- It is a button used when you want to disconnect the lens.
10. Live View Shooting (Movie Shooting Switch) - It is used to turn on or turn off the Live
View function.
11. MENU Button- It is used to display the menu for adjusting the different camera
operations.
12. Multi-Controller Key- It is used to move between the menu items or to move the
magnified display to a different point during image playback.
13. Self-Timer- It is used to delay the time between pressing the shutter button and the
camera taking the subject.
14. Shutter Release Button-It is the button found on many cameras used to take photos.
15. Shutter Speed- It indicates the time interval during which the shutter is open.
16. Viewfinder Eyepiece- It is used to view the image of the subject you want to capture.
An image could be divided equally by two vertical and two horizontal lines. In general, the
four interactions of these lines will be the most exciting place for the primary subject/s. The four
lines and their intersections are the points of interest, and this is where you should place your
subject to create more balance in your photos.
Apply the rule of the Thirds in these pictures below by putting the grid lines on them with
emphasis on the subjects. (Photo Credit: the author owns all photos below)
After giving the theories of basic photography, the class will take a walking tour on the
school campus and be required to take photos that illustrate various concepts such as the Rule of
Thirds, standard daytime exposure, depth of field, and backlighting, etc. After the captured
pictures printed, the class will make a display board and identify the photos which followed the
appropriate photo guidelines.
c. Photo Essay
Let the students create a photo essay that tells a significant story about the student’s life
represented by photographs. The article must have a minimum of5and a maximum of 10
pictures that should mount on illustration board. The students will write captions for each photo.
Picture Analysis: Look at the picture carefully. Make your title of this and explain your
reflection about it. (Photo Credit: The author owns the picture below).
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Reflection:
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Aristotle
Springboard
As a preliminary activity for the topic, the teacher will ask the students the following
questions:
1. Among the international, national and local singers, whose style do you like most? Why?
2. As an artist, what instrument/s do you consider as the best to be in a musical concert?
Why?
3. Explain this saying: “Music is the harmonious voice of creation; an echo of the invisible
world.”
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T is the art of arranging tones in an orderly way to produce a unified and continuous
composition. The common elements of music are pitch (which governs melody and
Music is highly useful art that originates in nature and has been taken up by humanity as a
way of expression. It has the power to influence emotional and psychological aspects of
behavior. It has major elements, namely:
1. Harmony (From the Greek harmonia, meaning “joint or agreement”) - It refers to the
verticalization of pitch. It is often thought as the art of combining pitches into chords.
These chords are usually arranged into sentence-like patterns called chord progressions.
2. Key- It is known as tonality, a principle in music composition wherein at the end of the
piece there is a feeling of completion by going back to the tonic.
3. Melody (From a Greek meloidia, which means “singing” or “chanting”)- It refers to the
tune of a song or piece of music.
The song is a composition for a voice or voices, performed by singing. Musical instruments
may accompany a song, or it may be unaccompanied, as in the case of the cappella songs. It may
be for a solo singer, a duet, trio, or larger ensemble involving more voices. Songs with more than
one voice to a part are considered choral works. Most song writing techniques are about what
you should do to succeed. Below are the common essentials in song writing (Kamien, 1997).
Arrangement. Arrangement in music is considered as a reconceptualization of a previously
composed work. It includes the order in which the sections of music are placed (such as, intro-
verse-chorus-verse-chorus), and the organization of the instrumentation, vocals or other parts of
music that make up the song.
Beat and Rhythm. The beat is the speed (tempo) of the song that drives the listener to feel
either fast or slow. On the other hand, the rhythm is the beat that the various instruments such as
bass, drum, and guitar have produced.
Chords (chord progression). It refers to any harmonic set of pitches used to accompany the
melody of the song. It is formed when multiple pitches (notes on a musical instrument) are
placed together on staff (a sheet of music). It comes in different varieties, which includes the
augmented chords, major chords, minor chords, diminished chords, seventh chords, and
Neapolitan chords.
Concept (story). All songs have a storyline or concept. Typically, the song title will convey
the essence of that story idea and the words (lyric) will expound upon that idea.
Genre and Style. The genre of the song such as pop, rock, or country is established by the
beat and rhythm of the song. The quality of the song branches out from the genre, such as
alternative, hip-hop, punk rock, or alternative type of music.
Length. The length of a song is always considered, depending on its use. They can be
shorter or longer, but this is the typical length of today’s musical arrangement.
Lyrics. This term comes from the Greek word lyrikos, which means “singing to the lyre.” It
describes a concept of a theme which rhymes in the sections of music.
A Musical instrument is a tool adapted or created in making musical sounds. It was primarily
designed to emulate natural sounds for ritual purposes. Their vocal range often classifies it in
comparison with other instruments such as the following:
a. Alto Instruments
1. Alto Saxophone- It is a member of the saxophone family of woodwind instruments invented
in 1841 by Adolphe Sax, a Belgian instrument designer. It is a type of device mostly used in
classical compositions.
2. French Horn- It is a brass instrument made about 12-13 feet of tubing wrapped into a coil
with a flared bell.
3. English Horn (also known as coranglais) - It is a double-reed woodwind instrument in the
oboe family.
4. Viola- It is the middle voice of the violin family and between the violin and the cello. It is a
bowed string instrument.
b. Bass Instruments
1. Double Bass- It is the largest and lowest-pitched bowed string instrument in the modern
symphony orchestra.
2. Bass Guitar- It is a stringed instrument with a longer neck and scale length, with four to
eight strings. It is played mainly with the fingers or thumb, by picking, plucking, slapping,
popping, tapping, or thumping.
3. Bass Saxophone-It is one of the largest members of the saxophone family of low range,
usually supported on a stand while being played.
4. Tuba- It is the largest and deep-pitched brass instrument. The Sound is produced by
vibrating the lips into a sizeable cup-shaped mouthpiece.
c. Baritone Instruments
1. Bassoon- It is, a woodwind instrument in the double reed family. It is played by pressing
the reed between the lips and blow to sound the instrument.
2. Baritone Saxophone- It is one of largest members of the saxophone family and is the
lowest-pitched saxophone.
3. Bass Clarinet- It is regularly performed in symphony orchestras, wind ensembles,
occasionally in marching bands, and plays an occasional solo role in contemporary music.
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Class Activities
a. Musical Therapy
Let the students listen or sing the song entitled “Lead Me Lord” by Gary Valenciano and ask
them to share their reflection on the meaning of the song.
Walk by me
Walk by me across the lonely roads that I may face
Take my arms and let your hand show me the way
Show the way to live in your heart
All my days, all my life
b. Song Composition
Divide the class into four groups. Instruct them to compose a song depicting the life of the
students or any theme (focus). Compositions can be in English, Tagalog, or any Filipino dialect.
Let this song be presented in the class with the following criteria: Melody, Beat and Rhythm, as
well as Length.
CHAPTER TEST
Essay:
5. If you will be given the opportunity to join a song contest, what theme (focus) of the song
would you like to develop? Why?
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Matching type: Match Column A to Colum B. Write the letter of the correct answer on the box
provided before each item.
Column A Column B
1. This music is categorized by fast tempo and repetitious a. Lyrics
beats of the percussion.
2. It is a device created to make musical sounds. b. Music
3. It describes a concept or a theme which rhyme in rhythmic c. Notes
phrases in the sections of music.
4. It is known as the smallest, highest-pitched member of the d. Chords
family of string instruments.
5. It is the art of arranging tones in an orderly sequence to e. Trance
produce a unified and continuous composition.
6. It refers to the relative lowness or highness that we hear in f. Tuba
a sound.
7. It is formed when multiple pitches are placed together on a g. Pitch
staff.
8. It is known as the largest and lowest-pitched brass h. Violin
instrument.
9. It refers to the symbols of pitches and their duration which i. Tempo
written on a staff.
10. It relates to the speed of a given piece of music. j. Musical Instrument
Drama
“The real object of the drama is the exhibition of the
human character”.
Springboard
As a preliminary activity for the topic, the teacher will request the students view a Drama
Movie and let them analyse the film by answering the following questions below:
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He terms “Drama” is from a Greek word drao, meaning “to do” or “to act.” It is performed by
actors and actresses on radio, television or stage before an audience. Often, it combined with
music and dances (Clark, 1965; Banham, 1998).
Drama is a play that is acted out. It is a reflection of the everyday lives of people. It shows
how people seriously or humorously experience some eventful period in their lives. It combines
the arts of the actor, author, director, designer, and others (Bain et al., 1973).
Drama is writing the scene that is intended to be performed by the artists for an audience.
The script are consists of dialogue, the words the actors say, and the stage directions on how and
where the actors move and speak. In a drama, the artist should start with characters that are full,
rich, interesting, and different enough from each other to come up with a good story.
Engaging characters are at the heart of all good drama. Characters should be realistic, even if
they are in an incredible situation. We should be able to empathize or engage with the main
characters, even if we don’t necessarily like them.
A good drama is something that is cool which we always wanted to watch. It is something
that appeals to our emotions, has proper character development, and leaves us wanting to come
back for the next episode to find out what’s going to happen next.
Drama is a favorite form of entertainment for many people. The following are its elements:
1. Audience. The audience is the body of theatre-goers that the writer always had in mind
when he/she wrote the play. The role of the audience is to witness the production and to
encourage the actors through their applause and appreciation.
2. Dialogue. The dialogue is a technique in which playwright used two or more characters
to be engaged in conversation with one another. It has two parts: Inner Dialogue (the
characters speak to themselves and reveal their personalities like a monologue) and the
Outer Dialogue (a simple conversation between two characters in a play).
3. Plot. It refers to the order of events or story that occurred in a play. What the characters
do, how they interact, the course of their lives as narrated by the story, and what happens
to them in the end, constitutes the plot.
5. Convention. It refers to the technique of actions established by the director to the actors
to create a desired dramatic effect.
6. Genres. It refers to the types of acts used in a drama in showing an emotional and
relational development of realistic characters.
Dramatic elements are the center of all drama. They can be used in isolation and are
manipulated by a performer for a spectacular result. The following are the other dramatic
elements:
Climax. It is the highest point of dramatic tension or conflict in a story or play. Without the
climax, a story will have lack of excitement or an overarching meaning.
Conflict. It is a vital element of drama and script writing. It is an essential ingredient for all
dramatic performances. It can be between two or more characters, or just one (inner conflict). It
can be verbal (physical) or non-verbal (psychological).
Contrast. The use of variation in a drama is a useful way to focus the audience's attention.
Without the careful use of contrast, a performance is dull and lacks tension. A prominent
example of contrast is a sad scene followed by a happy one.
Focus. It is used interchangeably with the terms concentration and engagement in assisting
the performer in the portrayal of believable personae. It also suggests memorization of word,
moves, gestures, and requires channeling (focusing) of all the performer’s energies into
achieving the given goals of a character.
Language. It is the written script that helps achieve any performance. The use of words in
performance can be verbal (vocal) or non-verbal (body language). It can also be sung or chanted
as a major means of communicating the story of the drama to the viewers.
Rhythm. It refers to the speed and timing (beat or tempo) of the play that follows the
emotional state of one or more characters of the performance.
Space. It refers to the practical use of available area utilized by the actors, such as crawling,
bending over, sitting, or lying down.
Symbol. It refers to the objects or sets and props used in theatre performances. They are
intended to arouse some concept or emotion in the mind of the audience.
Timing. It refers to the dramatic phases or synchronization of movements and gestures of the
various parts of production for theatrical effect.
Types of Drama
1. Ancient Drama- Drama existed in religious ceremonies for the worship of the different
gods.
2. Medieval Drama- It dealt with Bible stories and allegorical mysteries.
3. Renaissance Drama- During this period, the Greek and the Roman dramatist were
imitated in Italy, France, Germany, and England. Mask and costumes become popular
also during this time.
4. Modern Drama- it was during the last two decades of the 19th century and the first half of
20th century that witnessed a great variety of trends in a stage play. Romanic fantasy,
symbolism, expressionism, impressionism, comedy, and poetic drama reached new
heights during this period.
Drama is a form of self-expression that exists in every culture of the world. As a unique skill
in itself, it is a topic that is discussed by many colleges and universities. As a versatile, Drama
can be in other areas of the curriculum in the form of activities. Hence, by incorporating these
activities into the program, the students have of play-acting. He/she should have technical
equipment in his /her facial expression, bodily poise, gesture, voice, and by-act that enables him
/her to perform the character (Putatunta, 2012). Other benefits of drama are as follows:
Drama Forms
Drama forms are composed of specific structures that define, differentiate, and shape ways
in which it is explored. Often, its forms are the improvisation, movement, scene work, and
speech.
a. Movement
1. Clowning- It is the act that draws skill-based exaggerated movements and gestures, to
create humor for the viewers.
2. Dance- It is the execution of a creative, free, and exploratory series of actions performed
with or without music.
3. Mask Work- It is the exploration of movement using a mask to bring the focus to the
physical expression of the body.
4. Mime- It is pantomime acting without words and is through facial expression, gesture,
and movement.
5. Stage Fighting- It is a choreographed movement designed to simulate fighting between
actors.
6. Tableau- It is a silent and motionless scene created by actors to draw focus to the central
theme of the drama.
b. Improvisation
c. Speech
d. Scene Works
Class Activities
a. Create a Commercial
This is a fantastic activity that can work great for drama students, but it could also be
incorporated into any class that involves advertising, public speaking (Bradford, 2017).
Instructions:
1. The instructor should arrange the class into groups of four or five. Then the instructor
informs the groups that they are no longer merely students, but they are top-notch,
highly successful advertising managers.
2. Explain that advertising officials know how to use realistic writing in commercials in
making the audience experience a full type of emotions. Ask the participants to impart
examples of ads that they remember. Did the commercials make them laugh? Did they
inspire hope, fear, or anger?
3. Ask them to create a 30-60second commercial script with multiple characters. The
commercial should generate a specific emotion to persuade the viewers.
4. After the writing process, give the groups five to ten minutes to practice in performing the
commercial.
Essay:
3. If you are the writer, what type of drama are you going to write? Why?
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Selection: Select the correct answer from the given choices. Encircle the letter of the correct
answer.
1. It is a type of drama which involves ridiculous or hilarious complications without regard for
human values.
a. Tragedy c. Farce
b. Melodrama d. Docudrama
2. An act that draws exaggerated movements and gestures, to create humor for the audience.
a. Dance c. Ask Work
b. Tableau d. Clowning
3. It is acting done without words but through facial expression, gesture, and movement only.
a. Mime c. Stage Fighting
b. Dance d. Tableau
4. It is an activity in which individuals assume identities other than their own.
a. Story Theatre c. Role Play
b. Fantasy d. Character in Role
5. It refers to the ensemble speech or singing.
a. Soundscape c. Storytelling
b. Radio Drama d. Choral Work
6. It is an element of drama that has assembled for the explicit purpose of seeing a play.
a. Plot c. Convention
b. Audience d. Stagecraft
7. It is a play in which the central character faces defeated by some overwhelming threat or
disaster.
a. Tragedy c. Coincidence
b. Dramatic Irony d. Tension