Philippine Arts and Crafts

Philippine Arts and Crafts emphasizes that arts, design, and crafts are essential to a person’s holistic education and development, offering both general and vocational value. The book aims to correct common misconceptions—such as the belief that there is no distinct Filipino art, that art is only for the gifted, or that crafts are merely manual training—by presenting these fields as practical, meaningful, and universally relevant.

In a rapidly changing world shaped by new technologies and social shifts, the authors argue for a simplified, integrated approach to education, where arts and crafts help individuals adapt and grow. Their method is functional and straightforward, avoiding rigid definitions of “authentic” Filipino art and instead promoting creative expression that evolves with both local and global influences.

Designed for students, educators, and professionals alike, the book positions arts and crafts as foundational to all human activity and essential in shaping both individual and national identity.

Published in 1958 by Bookman, Inc.

147 pages / Hardcover