Philippine culture and arts are a vibrant tapestry woven from indigenous traditions, influences from Asian and Western cultures, and a unique blend of creativity and resilience.
Folk architecture, maritime transport, weaving, carving, folk performing arts, folk literature, graphic and plastic arts, ornaments, textile or fiber art, and pottery are all part of traditional Filipino artistic expressions.
The Philippines'; history, marked by interactions with Chinese traders, Spanish conquistadors, and American rulers, has shaped its culture and art.
Contemporary Philippine art encompasses visual arts, literature, music, theater, dance, architecture, and film.
The Cultural Center of the Philippines (CCP), the National Historical Institute (NHI), the National Museum (NM), the National Library (TNL), and the Records Management and Archives Office (RMAO) are major cultural agencies.
Art serves as a medium for self-expression, cultural preservation, national pride, and social engagement, reflecting the history, values, beliefs, and aspirations of the Filipino people.
Textile art where two distinct sets of yarns or threads are interlaced at right angles to form a fabric.
A traditional art form used to create various objects, including furniture, masks, and sculptures.
Known for his paintings of rural Filipino life and landscapes, such as "Fruit Gatherer" and "Planting Rice".
A painter known for his "España y Filipinas".
Known for his painting"Las Virgenes Cristianas Expuestas al Populacho".
The design of buildings, including the process of construction, where it is built, and what it is built for.
The art of written works.
The art of organizing sounds in time.
The art of movement in time and space.
The art of performance in a live setting.
The art of storytelling through moving images.
Painting, sculpture, and other forms of art that are primarily visual.
