CHAPTER 6- Lesson 1

These motifs include lines in various forms, such as vertical, horizontal, diagonal and curved.

• GEOMETRIC MOTIF

• STYLIZED MOTIF 

• ABSTRACT MOTIF

This classification of motif is also called novelty patterns.

• ABSTRACT MOTIF

• GEOMETRIC MOTIF

• REALISTIC OR NATURAL MOTIF

Hand-woven from pineapple plant fibers in Antique province, used in Barong Tagalog, the traditional formal men's wear.

• PIÑA CLOTH

• COTTON CLOTH  

• ABACA FIBER

Practiced since the early 16th century, adopting skills from Asian neighbors like the Chinese.

• POTTERY

• WOOD CARVING

• JEWELRY MAKING

Anitos (nature gods), santos (saints), Christ, and the Blessed Mother are common themes.

• MOTIF

• SCULPTURE

•  SYMBOLS   

Illustrative representations emphasizing commonalities between the signifier and signified.

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Functional representations illustrating sequences or functions. deograms: Represent concepts and relate symbolically to objects or concepts independently.

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An image, spoken or written word, sound, act, or another visual or structural device that has symbolic significance. It is used to develop and inform the theme of a literary work

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It is an object, a picture, a written word, or a sound that is used to represent something else either by resemblance, convention or association.

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A type of symbol that are topographical representations with complex functions, and iconic facts, example an atlas or the ground plan of a house.

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