Philippine Art
The arts in the Philippines reflect a range of artistic influences on the country's culture, including indigenous art. Philippine art consists of two branches: traditional and non-traditional art. Each branch is divided into categories and subcategories. Overview The National Commission for Culture and the Arts, the cultural agency of the Philippine government, has categorized Filipino arts as traditional and non-traditional. Each category has sub-categories. * Traditional arts: ** Ethnomedicine – including the arts of hilot and the arts of the albularyo and Filipino shamans, babaylans ** Folk architecture – including stilt, land, and aerial houses. ** Maritime transport – boat houses, boat-making, and maritime traditions. ** Weaving – including back-strap loom weaving and other, related forms of weaving. ** Carving – including woodcarving and folk non-clay sculpture. ** Folk performing arts – including dances, plays, and dramas. ** Folk (oral) literature – inc ...
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