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Dec 18, 2022 · The Philippines has been home to many gifted and famous artists. Their paintings are unlike those found anywhere else. They can be appreciated on a purely aesthetic level. But on another level, they reveal aspects of Philippine culture and history that have influenced modern life.
May 27, 2020 · Here is a guide to 10 important paintings in Filipino Art History! 1. Fruit Gatherer by Fernando Amorsolo. Amorsolo is one of the most important painters in Filipino Art History. His paintings were able to embody the simplicity of Filipinos, in its daily lives and beauty.
- Spoliarium. Location: National Museum of Fine Arts, Manila. Artist: Juan Luna. Year: 1884. Revolving around gladiator matches, Juan Luna’s oil on canvas painting Spoliarium features a glimpse into the history of Rome and the bloody consequences of these matches.
- Planting Rice. Location: Metropolitan Museum of Manila. Artist: Fernando Amorsolo. Year: 1951. Fernando Amorsolo’s work generally depicted Filipino people, working or doing things which are native to their country and culture.
- Madonna of the Slums. Location: National Museum of the Philippines, Manila. Artist: Vicente Manansala. Year: 1950. Madonna of the Slums by Vicente Manansala was a key painting which significantly contributed to the Modernist movement in the Philippines.
- The Builders. Location: Cultural Center of the Philippines, Manila. Artist: Victorio Edades. Year: 1928. The Builders is one of the major works that was displayed in the first one-man show of Victorio Edades at the Philippine Columbia Club, in the year 1928.
May 18, 2021 · In the painting, the two were depicted deliberating about the dispatch of a military expedition to the fort at Ternate in the Moluccas (part of present-day Indonesia). This was President Manuel L. Quezon’s favorite painting in the Malacañan Palace before it was transferred to the National Museum of the Philippines.
One can look upon an Amorsolo and know that it is an Amorsolo, another can cast a glance at a Zóbel and say with confidence: “thisis Zóbel”. Explore the various signature styles and hallmark pieces of some of the Philippines’ most beloved creative minds with our quick guide.
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Jul 30, 2024 · Let us explore the diverse styles and themes that define Philippine art, from Fernando Amorsolo's vibrant depictions of traditional life to Botong Francisco's historical murals. Learn about the social realism of BenCab, the minimalism of Arturo Luz, and the abstract explorations of Romulo Olazo.
