1. identifies the characteristics of arts and crafts in specific areas in MIMAROPA and the Visayas, Marinduque (Moriones masks), Palawan (Manunggul Jar), Mindoro (Hanunuo-Mangyan writing, basketry, and weaving), Bohol (churches), Cebu (furniture), Iloilo (culinary arts and old houses), Samar (Basey mats), etc.
MIMAROPA and Visayas are rich in fine forms of art expressions. What is notable in these places are the ability of the people to create unique blend of designs, colors, shapes and figures. This gift that is innate and natural among the people of these places has created a great impact in our history and culture.
Creating designs is a fundamental gift of nature to people as they are bind to it. People can create something unique out of raw material that can be sound locally. By merely looking or passing by a pasalubong center, (souvenir store) or by simply visiting various places, you will see a tremendous amount of artistry in the materials and products that these places offer.
It may be a means of increasing the community’s livelihood, but these products portray how the people put effort in their skills and how they apply their knowledge into these crafts that enable them to their skill and ultimately
Each province incorporated in this module has a picture and history to tell. The influences anchored from, the enhanced creations and the development of their skills are continually telling of the embedded traditions and beliefs that their old folks had. Ranging from the colorful baskets, clothing, bright ornamentation’s and massive architectures, these places are rich in gifts of nature.
In this module, you will recognize and determine the characteristics of the arts and crafts of MIMAROPA constituted by the provinces of Mindoro, Marinduque, Romblon, Palawan. You will also be delighted by the beautiful Visayas as you traverse the regions’ exquisite produce in terms of attire, fabrics, tapestries, crafts, accessories, and body ornamentation.
Through reading this module, the different physical characteristics of arts and crafts from the said places will lead you to their identity that was mirrored by their arts and crafts.
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In this module, you will be able to:
1. recognize attire, fabrics, tapestries, crafts, accessories and body ornamentation of MIMAROPA and Visayas;
2. determine characteristics of attire, fabrics, tapestries, crafts, accessories and body ornamentation of the said places; and
3. appreciate the beauty and uniqueness of the sample arts and crafts through a poem which describes attire, fabrics, tapestries, crafts, accessories and body ornamentation in relation to MIMAROPA and Visayas.