Philippine Art

Phi li pp ine a r t (Painting)

Module 8

Histori cal Ba ck ground of Pai nti ng in the Phi li ppi nes  Of all the art forms, painting reflects most the native quality of lyricism and exuberance  Shows diversity of trends  Introduced by the Spanish Friars in the 17th century  The earliest Filipino paintings were exclusively religious on theme and imitative of Dutch and Flemish models which were then current in Europe.

Feli x Re surrecci on Hi dal go

Las Virgenes Christianas Expuestas al Populacho

Juan Luna

Fernando Amo rso lo  Raised genre arts to a new heights  Most eminent Filipino artist  Developed distinctive style  Celebration of Filipino rustic way of life  One of the country’s natural resources  Best known exemplar of representational art  Imitation/forgery as proof of bankability

Vi cente Ma nansa la  Became a classic before his death  “romantic”, “volatile”, “exuberant” are usual spirit and tone of his works

Ca rlos V. F rancisc o

 Known in his home town Angono,Rizal as “Botong”  Celebrated in his canvases Filipinos living in provincial towns and barrios

The F EU Ch apel Murals

Vic tor Edades

Ga lo Oc amp o

Ma uro Mala ng Sa ntos  Illustrator-cartoonist for the Manila Chronicle  Creator of Kosme the Cop (retired) & chain Gang Charlie

Jose Joya  Abstract expressionist in mid 50’s through most of 60’s