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.

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

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

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.

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