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Lesson 5
Crafting Local Folk Arts Inspired by Southeast Asia
Table of Contents
I ntroduction
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DepEd Competencies 2
Learning Targets 2
Essential Question 2
Let’s Warm Up 3
Vocab Unlock 4
Learn about It 5
Understanding the Relationship between Contemporary and Traditional Arts 5
Influences of Traditional Art to Contemporary Art 6
Examples of the Correlation between Contemporary and Traditional Arts in Southeast Asia 6
rtsy Corner
A 2
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Subject Synergy 17
Harmony Hub 17
Check Your Understanding 19
Key Points 21
Self Assessment 22
Reflection 23
Attribution 24
References 24
Answer Key 27
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Lesson 5
Crafting Local Folk Arts Inspired by Southeast Asia
Introduction
Have you ever wondered how contemporary artists draw inspiration from
traditionalfolkarts?Thislessontitled,"CraftingLocalFolkArtsInspiredbySoutheastAsia,"
is an exciting journey into the world of traditional and contemporaryfolkartsacrossthe
PhilippinesandSoutheastAsiancountries.Wewilllearntoanalyzethecorrelationbetween
contemporary creative works and traditional folk arts in the region, fostering a desire to
promote and safeguard our local folkartsforfuturegenerations.Asaculminationofour
learning, we will have the opportunity to produce a unique folk art pieceinspiredbythe
traditions and practices of Southeast Asia, allowing us to express our creativity while
preserving our cultural heritage.
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DepEd Competencies
At the end of this unit, the learners should be able to:
● Explain similarities within the Philippine regions and with selected Southeast Asian countries in
terms of local subjects, themes, and mediums influenced by the concepts, processes, techniques,
and/or practices.
● Explain the similarities in terms of contexts across the regions and the Philippines with selected
Asian countries through their use of subjects, themes, concepts, mediums, processes, techniques,
and/or practices.
● Correlate the concepts, processes, and/or practices of contemporary and emerging creative works
to conventional local folk performing and visual arts of the Philippines and selected Southeast Asian
countries.
● Produce creative works inspired by the Philippines and selected Southeast Asian local folk
performing and visual arts using relevant conventional, contemporary, and emerging concepts,
processes, and/or practices.
Learning Targets
At the end of this lesson, the learners should be able to do the following:
● Analyze the correlation between contemporary creative works and traditional folk
arts in the region.
● Foster a desire to promote and safeguard local folk arts for future generations.
● Produce a folk art piece inspired by the traditions and practices of Southeast Asia.
Essential Question
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15 mins
Materials
● pen
● paper
Before we embark on our creative journey of crafting local folk arts inspired by
SoutheastAsia,letuswarmupourartisticspiritswithanengagingactivity.Inthisexercise,
we will examine the world ofartandinspiration,preparingyoufortheexcitinglessonon
"Crafting Local Folk Arts Inspired by Southeast Asia."
Instructions:
Part 1: Introduction to Art and Inspiration
1. Think about a piece of artworkorcraftyouhaveseenorcreatedthatleftastrong
impression on you. What made it special or memorable? Jot down your thoughts.
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2. Let us expand our horizons to Southeast Asia, a region teeming with diverse and
inspiringfolkarttraditions.Youwillhavetheopportunitytoexploretheconceptof
artistic inspiration.
Terms:
A. folk art
B. inspiration
C. culture
D. creativity
E. tradition
Descriptions:
____________1. the customs, beliefs, and way of life shared by a group of people
____________2. the act of being motivated or influenced to create something
meaningful
____________3.artisticexpressionspasseddownthroughgenerationswithinaspecific
community
____________4. the unique and imaginative ability to come up with new ideas
____________5. art created by individuals within a specific cultural context, often
reflecting their heritage
Vocab Unlock
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xamplesoftheCorrelationbetweenContemporaryandTraditionalArtsin
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Southeast Asia
Music
Noraniza Idris and Siti Nurhaliza (Malaysia)
Noraniza Idris and Siti Nurhaliza are famous musicians in Malaysia known for
their unique music style called irama Malaysia. Their music blends traditional Malay
tunes like dondang sayang, zapin, and joget with contemporary pop sounds. In the
1990s, Malaysia focused extensively on its traditional music to showcase its culture.
NoranizaIdrisandSitiNurhalizawereattheforefrontofthismovement.Theymadeirama
Malaysia popular, celebrating Malaysia's rich culture and connecting old and new
music.
These two artists andmusiciansshowedthatSoutheastAsianmusiccanchange
and adapt while still keeping its traditions alive. They mixed traditional and
contemporarysounds,makingmusicthatpeopleinMalaysiaandallovertheworldloved.
Their music highlights how Southeast Asian culture can evolve while staying true to its
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roots. Noraniza Idris and Siti Nurhaliza are music heroes, spreading Malaysia's tunes
worldwide and blending tradition with a contemporary twist.
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Dance
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Theater
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Eventually,theybecameagroupofpeoplewhowantedtomaketheircountrybetter.They
take traditional Thai theater’soldstoriesandwaysofperformingandmixitwithnew
ideas and contemporary ways of telling stories. The performances are exceptional
because they keep the old traditions alive while talking about things that matter
today.Makhampomhasbeenthroughmanyphases,fromtryingnewthingstofacingtough
times, but it never stops trying to make the world better through theater.
Artsy Corner
BenCab's inspirationstartedwithhisolderbrother,Salvador,who
was a gifted painter. He delved into art at a young age, even
selling hischarcoalportraitsinhighschool.Hisartisticjourney
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ledhimtostudyfinearts.Thoughheinitiallychoseadvertising,he
could not resist his passion for painting.
Throughout his career, BenCab's art has been defined by two
series: Sabel and Larawan. These series reflect his fusion of
tradition and contemporary sensibility, using techniques like
abstracting forms and playing with contrast to createdepth.
He later explored social commentary in his work, addressing
themes like consumerism and political events while maintaining
his signature blend of tradition and modernity.
BenCab'sartremindsusthatournationalidentityisrootedinour
historyandculture,afusionoftraditionandmodernitythatmakes
it uniquely Filipino.
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Visual Arts
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Dinh Q. Le (Vietnam)
Dinh Q. Le is a Vietnamese-American artist. His works are mostly focused on the
VietnamWarandCambodiangenocide(1965-1978).DinhQ.Leusesalotofphotographs,
butheisnotaphotographer.Hejustlikestotakepicturesandbreakthemapartand
put them back together in new ways. Through this process, these photographs tell
different stories as well as show different perspectives and ideas.
OneofhisfamousworksisPhotographingtheThreadofMemory.Itisdisplayedinthe
The Quai Branly Museum in Paris. This work started with a series calledFromVietnamto
Hollywood,wheretheartistfeaturedpicturesfromHollywoodmoviesandoldphotosofthe
Vietnam War. As mentioned, he breaks the photos into small strips, weaving them
together like a mat.This weaving technique is whatDinh Q. Le is famous for.
Memory is themainideainDinhQ.Le’swork.Heexploreshowmemorieschange
andaredifferentforeachperson.Moreover,hetakesstoriesapart,addsnewparts,and
creates a more complex version.
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intoday'ssocietyandtheeverydaycultureofthecountry.Hispiecesarevisualstories
that shed light on religious, social, and political matters.
He often combines found objects associated with good fortune into his textile
compositions, creating artworks that serve as commentary on contemporary issues.
Despitethetime-consumingnatureofhishand-stitchedpieces,Jakkairemainsdedicated
to traditional Thai craft techniques while addressing contemporary themes in his art.
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Alcantara's genius lies in his ability to connect traditional narratives with
contemporary sensibilities, offering viewers a glimpse into the rich tapestry of
Philippine culture while making it relevant to the modern world.
Southeast Asia has a long history of pottery. Its indigenous forms and traditions
have inspired Mendoza to use clay in narrating tales of the past and present. By
combining traditional techniques with contemporary elements, he creates pottery that
speaks to both history and today's world. Mendoza's art is a fusion of heritage and
innovation, making him a remarkable figure in the world of ceramics.
Subject Synergy
Harmony Hub
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diverse audiences.
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____________2. Traditional art is primarily about preserving time-honored skills to express
human emotions and experiences.
____________3. Traditional art forms like painting, sculpture, and architecture have no
influence on contemporary artists.
____________4. BenCab is a musician known for blending traditional Malay tunes with
contemporary pop sounds.
____________5.RasmeeWayranaisaThaimusicianwhomixestraditionalmorammusicwith
contemporary beats.
____________7.PichetKlunchunisaThaidancerwhoneverquestionedthetraditionsofThai
classical dance.
____________8.EkoSupriyantoweavestraditionaldancesfromdifferentethnicgroupsintoa
unified performance in Jailolo.
____________9. Lav Diaz is known for creating short films that adhere to traditional
filmmaking norms.
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Key Points
● Contemporary art represents the current period's artistic expressions, while
traditional art is deeply rooted in cultural heritage and passed down through
generations.
● Traditional art has significantly shaped contemporary art in Southeast Asia.
Elementslikecolorschemes,shapes,andtechniquesfromtraditionalarthaveleft
their mark on contemporary artworks. Many contemporary artists draw
inspirationfromtraditionalmasterpiecestocreateinnovativeandmeaningful
works.
● Various examples from Southeast Asia illustrate how artists blend traditional
and contemporary elements in different art forms.
● MusicianslikeNoranizaIdrisandSitiNurhaliza(Malaysia),RasmeeWayrana
(Thailand), and Joey Ayala (Philippines) incorporate traditional melodies into
contemporary music, connecting the past with the present.
● Dancers like Pichet Klunchun (Thailand) and Eko Supriyanto (Indonesia)
merge traditional and contemporary dance styles, bridging cultural gaps and
addressing social issues.
● GroupslikeMakhampomTheaterGroup(Thailand)usetraditionalThaitheater
as a foundation to convey modern messages, keeping old traditions alive while
addressing current concerns. Meanwhile, filmmaker Lav Diaz (Philippines)
challenges traditional cinema norms with lengthy, socially conscious films.
● Visual artists like Vong Phaophanit (Laos) and Imelda Cajipe Endaya
(Philippines) create unique artworks that blend traditional and contemporary
materials, inviting viewers to see hidden meanings in everyday objects.
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Self Assessment
Reflect on your learning journey by evaluating your understanding of the providedskills.
Check the box that corresponds to your self-assessment.
I am confident that I
I think I need more I have a minimal
Skills can do this with
time and assistance. understanding of it.
ease.
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Reflection
Instructions:Reflection should create an opportunityto think deeply about the
learning targets of the lesson and how they relate to the learners' experiences and
understanding.
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Attribution
Joey Ayalabydenvie balidoyis licensed underCCBY 2.0viaFlickr.
EkoSupriyantoChoreographerMissWorld2013byOfficialRCTIislicensedunderCCBY3.0
viaWikimedia Commons.
LavDiazatOntheEdgeFilmFestival2015August7.JPGbyFenerli1978islicensedunderCC
BY-SA 4.0viaWikimedia Commons.
Vong Phaophanit.JPG by Una Harding is licensed under CC BY-SA 3.0 via Wikimedia
Commons.
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vivadifferences.com. Accessed October 25, 2023.
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t-with-examples/.
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Gaonkar, Preeti. 2018. “Merging the Classical with the Contemporary: An Interview with
Pichet Klunchun.” ASEF culture360, October 29, 2018.
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Hata, Yuki. n.d. “Dance the World from Java, Connecting with people―Eko Supritanto
Interview.” Asia Center. Accessed October 25, 2023.
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“Imelda Cajipe Endaya.” 2023. Imahica Art Gallery, August 14, 2023.
https://imahica.art/artist/imelda-cajipe-endaya/.
“IndigenousPhilippineMusic:TraditionandTransformation.”n.d.FilipinasHeritageLibrary
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SchulteNordholt,Henk,PeterKeppy,andBartBarendregt.2017.PopularMusicinSoutheast
Asia: Banal Beats, Muted Histories. Muse.Jhu.Edu, 2017.
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Answer Key
1. True
2. True
3. False
4. False
5. True
6. True
7. False
8. True
9. False
10.True
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