Different Art Forms found in the Philippines

  MOVIE  - a recording or moving images that tells a story and that people watch on a screen or television. In August 1897, Liebman and Peritz. Swiss entrepreneurs presented the first imported movies on the Lumiere Cinematograph in Manila at Escolta Street. Image grabbed from  nasyonalistikpinoy

DANCE  - a movement that goes with a rhythm and style of music that is being played. There are many dances performed in the Philippine islands such as the popular “Tinikling”. Dances are performed anytime and anywhere. Image from //www.cattlecallchicago.com/understanding-the-philippine-traditional-dances/

  THEATRE -  plays in general or as a form of entertainment. Theatre arts have long been existing as a part of the Filipino tradition and serve effectively as a medium of social awareness. It also a means of liberal and artful way of expressing opinions and talents.  Image from  NFT Digital Art - The LSD Hotel

  MUSIC - sounds that are sung by voices or played on musical instruments. Although, geographically, the Philippines belongs to the East, its music has been heavily influenced by the West owing to 333 years of Spanish rule and 45 years of American domination. Image grabbed from  Traditional Music from the Philippines - Fiesta Filipina | Songs, Reviews, Credits | AllMusic

Wood CARVING in the Philippines is a tradition dating back to pre-colonial times. Native Filipinos carved boats, plows, arrows, spears, and other essential items, often creating ornamental patterns for the use of the tribal hierarchy and to celebrate special occasions. Image from  CARVING CAPITAL – PHILIPPINE WOOD CRAFT (furnishture.com)

  Folk Architecture - The architecture of the Philippines (Filipino: Arkitekturang Pilipino) reflects the historical and cultural traditions in the country. Most prominent historic structures in the archipelago are influenced by Austronesian, Chinese, Spanish, and American architectures. During three hundred thirty years of Spanish colonialization, Philippine architecture was dominated by Spanish influences. The Augustinian friars, along with other religious orders, built many grand churches and cathedrals all over the Philippine Islands. During this period the traditional Filipino Bahay na bató (Filipino for "house of stone") style for large houses emerged. These were large houses built of stone and wood combining Filipino, Spanish, and Chinese style elements. Photo from  Architecture and Heritage Tours - Travel Authentic Philippines

POTTERY - The Philippine pottery tradition peaked during the Metal Age, from 200BC to AD900, when Filipinos that time explored specialized pottery forms, designs, and techniques—a period referred to as the Golden Age of Pottery.  The discovery of a 3500-year-old secondary burial jar from the Manunggul Cave of Tabon Caves in Lipuun Point, Palawan proves that pottery in the Philippines started as early as the Neolithic period. Found in the early Sixties, the burial jar is incised with curvilinear scroll designs painted with hematite.   Photo from  Agoda Official Site | Free Cancellation & Booking Deals | Over 2 Million Hotels

WEAVING in the Philippines exists simultaneously throughout the regions, from the north to the south. It is the reflection of an indigenous group’s form of pre-colonial religious beliefs, the family tradition of passing the art form down to the younger generations, and the opportunity it has given to the indigenous groups for trade and accessible livelihood. The growing demand for the local weaving industry has enabled the art form to be revived and to be given a chance to flourish, just like how it was when it was as valuable in ancient, pre-colonial Philippines. Image from https://www.entouriste.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/06/Weaving-in-the-Philippines.jpg