HUM 13 Lesson 2: Various Art Forms Found in the Philippines

Summary

In this lesson, we delve into the vibrant world of contemporary Philippine arts, focusing on the country's rich musical heritage. The instructor reviews the concept of contemporary art and its significance in the present era. The class explores various indigenous musical instruments, such as the gansa, alibo, tongato, wdos, agipo, and kolintang, each with unique cultural significance and playing techniques. The lesson also touches on traditional Filipino music forms like OPM, harana, and kodiman, highlighting the creativity and diversity of Filipino artistic expression.

Takeaways

• 🎨 Contemporary art is defined by its production in the present time, focusing on works created by living artists.
• 📅 The key aspect of contemporary art is its timeline, emphasizing artworks produced in the current generation.
• 🇵🇭 In the Philippines, contemporary art forms include music, literature, theater, film, dance, architecture, and visual arts.
• 📝 The lesson's objectives are to identify various art forms in the Philippines and discuss specific examples.
• 🥁 Gansa is a flat gong used by groups in the Mindanao region, particularly by the Islam and Animate groups in southern Philippines.
• 🥁 Alibo is a hollow wooden drum played by striking the head with the palm, although no video demonstration was found in the script.
• 🎶 Tongato is a bamboo percussion instrument used by the Kalinga people for communication with spirits during house blessings.
• 🎶 Wdos is a collection of tied bamboo tubes of varying sizes, used as a musical instrument in ensembles.
• 🎶 Agipo is a bamboo flute without holes, played by holding it against the lower lip and blowing into it.
• 🎶 Kolintang is a gong chime instrument famous in the southern islands of the Philippines, played in ensembles.
• 🎼 Randalia is a performance using mandolin instruments of various sizes, following the Iberian tradition.
• 🎵 Filipino music includes OPM (Original Pilipino Music) and traditional forms like Harana and Kodiman, showcasing Filipino creativity.

Q & A

What is the definition of contemporary art according to the lesson?

Contemporary art is an art produced at the present period in time, made and produced by artists living today. It focuses more on the timeline of the artwork rather than just the artwork itself.

What does the term 'contemporary art forms' refer to in the context of the Philippines?

Contemporary art forms in the Philippines include music, literature, theater, film, dance, architecture, and visual arts.

What is the purpose of the gansa musical instrument in the southern Philippines?

The gansa is a flat gong played by the Isma'il and Anum groups in the southern Philippines, particularly in the Caldeiralla region.

How is the alibo musical instrument played?

The alibo is a hollow wooden igoro drum type with a big skin, played by striking the drum head using the palm of the hand.

What is the purpose of the tongato bamboo percussion instrument?

The tongato is used by the people of Kalinga to communicate with spirits during house blessings.

How many different sizes of tender bamboo are typically tied together to make a 'wdos' instrument?

A 'wdos' instrument consists of five or more different sizes of tender bamboo tied together.

What is the agipo musical instrument similar to, and how is it played?

The agipo is similar to a flute, made out of bamboo without holes in it. It is a bamboo pipe that is closed on one end by a node and played by holding it against the lower lips of the player.

What is the kolintang and where is it commonly played in the Philippines?

The kolintang is a gong chime instrument played in the southern islands of the Philippines and is well-known in the region.

What is 'randalia' and what type of instruments does it involve?

Randalia is performed in ensembles comprising mandolin instruments of various sizes, called bandoria, composed on the Iberian tradition.

What are the two types of songs mentioned in the script that are produced by Filipinos?

The two types of songs mentioned are OPM (Original Filipino Music) and Harana and Kodiman, both of which are music produced by Filipinos.

What is the importance of answering the activities posted after the lesson?

The activities are meant to enhance understanding and application of the lesson's content. They are expected to be answered before they expire, which is a week after the schedule.