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Which Church in the Philippines has a New Gothic design?
Which Church in the Philippines has a New Gothic design?
Who is known as the Father of Filipino paintings and the first Filipino to paint his own self-portrait?
Who is known as the Father of Filipino paintings and the first Filipino to paint his own self-portrait?
What was the main purpose of Pablo Amorsolo's painting titled 'The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes'?
What was the main purpose of Pablo Amorsolo's painting titled 'The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes'?
Who was the first awardee of the National Artist Award in 1972?
Who was the first awardee of the National Artist Award in 1972?
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In which field was Guillermo Tolentino named a National Artist in 1976?
In which field was Guillermo Tolentino named a National Artist in 1976?
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When did the contemporary arts movement start in the Philippines?
When did the contemporary arts movement start in the Philippines?
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Which period was the Flake tools and cobble tools part of?
Which period was the Flake tools and cobble tools part of?
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What did archaeologists believe the Rock art during the new stone age represented?
What did archaeologists believe the Rock art during the new stone age represented?
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What architectural style is the Miagao Church, also known as the Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Church, in Iloilo, Philippines?
What architectural style is the Miagao Church, also known as the Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Church, in Iloilo, Philippines?
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Who painted the Basi Revolt (1521) which adopted the Byzantine Style?
Who painted the Basi Revolt (1521) which adopted the Byzantine Style?
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Who painted the Spoliarium that won the gold medal in the 1884 Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts?
Who painted the Spoliarium that won the gold medal in the 1884 Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts?
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What was the architectural style of the Miagao Church?
What was the architectural style of the Miagao Church?
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What was the usual theme of art during the Pre-colonial period in the Philippines?
What was the usual theme of art during the Pre-colonial period in the Philippines?
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Which community was highly civilized and artistically inclined to art creation in pre-colonial Philippines?
Which community was highly civilized and artistically inclined to art creation in pre-colonial Philippines?
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What did the traditional art from the pre-colonial period contribute to in the Philippines?
What did the traditional art from the pre-colonial period contribute to in the Philippines?
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During pre-colonial times, what figures were commonly depicted in the art of the Philippines?
During pre-colonial times, what figures were commonly depicted in the art of the Philippines?
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What community structure existed in the Philippines before the arrival of the Spaniards?
What community structure existed in the Philippines before the arrival of the Spaniards?
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What period of art history will be covered in the module mentioned in the text?
What period of art history will be covered in the module mentioned in the text?
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What were the earliest implements made by humans during the Paleolithic Period?
What were the earliest implements made by humans during the Paleolithic Period?
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What material were the flake tools found in Tabon Caves made from?
What material were the flake tools found in Tabon Caves made from?
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What were the oldest known ornaments found in the Philippines made from?
What were the oldest known ornaments found in the Philippines made from?
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Where were samples of rock art reported in the Philippines?
Where were samples of rock art reported in the Philippines?
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What were the earthenware pots resembling human figures found in Ayub Cave used for?
What were the earthenware pots resembling human figures found in Ayub Cave used for?
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During which period were the shell ornaments found in Duyong Cave dated?
During which period were the shell ornaments found in Duyong Cave dated?
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What was the title of the painting that won the gold medal in the 1884 Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts?
What was the title of the painting that won the gold medal in the 1884 Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts?
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What type of architectural styles were popular during the American colonial period in the Philippines?
What type of architectural styles were popular during the American colonial period in the Philippines?
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What type of visual arts were used as advertisement during the American colonial period in the Philippines?
What type of visual arts were used as advertisement during the American colonial period in the Philippines?
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What was the primary focus of painting themes during the American colonial period in the Philippines?
What was the primary focus of painting themes during the American colonial period in the Philippines?
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What was the primary role of the American influence during the colonial period in the Philippines?
What was the primary role of the American influence during the colonial period in the Philippines?
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Study Notes
Philippine Art History
- The Philippines has a rich cultural heritage, with art existing prior to the coming of colonizers, and this tradition has been passed down from generation to generation.
- The country's art history can be divided into four periods: Pre-colonial, Spanish Colonial, American Colonial, and Post-Colonial.
Pre-colonial Times (6185 BC to 1520 AD)
- The Philippines was made up of communities called barangays, which were highly civilized and artistically inclined.
- According to Angelita Perez, the usual theme of pre-colonial art is animism, depicting people's gods and goddesses.
- Artifacts from this period, such as the Flake tools and cobble tools, can be found in the Philippine National Museum.
Old Stone Age (450,000 - 6,000 B.C.)
- The earliest implements made by humans during this period were flake tools and cobble tools, which were used as knives and scrapers.
- Many of these tools were recovered in Tabon Caves, Palawan, and were made from chert, a hard stone commonly found in nearby riverbeds.
New Stone Age (Neolithic Period) (6,000 - 2,000 B.C.)
- Shells were fashioned into tools and ornaments during this period.
- The oldest known ornaments made from cone shells were found in the early 1960s in the grave of an adult male in Duyong Cave in Palawan.
- Rock art in the Philippines is rare, with samples found in Angono, Rizal, and is linked to a belief system and considered as symbolism rather than decorative.
Metal Age (2,000 B.C.- 1000 A.D.)
- Earthenware pots resembling human figures were found in Ayub Cave, in Pinol, Maitum, Saranggani Province.
- The jars used for secondary burial were dated to the Metal Age, around 5 BC.- 225 A.D.
American Colonial Period (1898-1946)
- The Americans introduced basic education and value formation, with an emphasis on following the "American way of life".
- This led to the introduction of new art forms, such as Art Illustration, Advertising, and Commercial Design.
- Painting themes during this period favored Genre Paintings, Landscapes, and Still Life, with Portraits reserved for high-ranking officials.
Notable Artists
- Juan Luna is known as the Father of Filipino paintings and the first Filipino to paint his self-portrait.
- Fernando Amorsolo was named the first National Artist Award in 1972.
- Pablo Amorsolo's painting "The Philippine Charity Sweepstakes" is an example of how visual arts were used as advertisement during the American Colonial period.
- Guillermo Tolentino was named National Artist in 1976 in the field of Sculpture.
- Antipas "Biboy" Delotavo is the creator of social realism painting entitled "Krista" in 1984.
Architecture
- San Sebastian Church has a New Gothic design.
- Miagao Church, also known as the Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Church, has a Baroque design.
- The Cultural Center of the Philippines was constructed in 1969.
Other Key Facts
- The Spoliarium, a painting by Juan Luna, won the gold medal in the 1884 Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts.
- The Flake tools and cobble tools were one of the first craftsmanship of the Old Stone Age.
- Rock art during the New Stone Age was believed by archaeologists to be symbolic rather than decorative.
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Test your knowledge of art in the Philippines with questions about Church designs, Filipino painters, and National Artist Award recipients.
