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What were the primary reasons for the decline of painting during the American Period?
What were the primary reasons for the decline of painting during the American Period?
Painting declined during the American Period due to financial restrictions on artists caused by limited commerce and a decreased utility value compared to architecture.
What role did the Augustinian fathers play in the development of painting in the Philippines?
What role did the Augustinian fathers play in the development of painting in the Philippines?
The Augustinian fathers contributed by offering drawing lessons to Filipinos, thus helping to cultivate local artistic talent.
How did the financial situation of artists during the transition from the Spanish to American rule affect their work?
How did the financial situation of artists during the transition from the Spanish to American rule affect their work?
Artists faced financial hardship due to restricted commerce, which hindered their ability to pursue painting as a profession.
In what way did the native Filipino painters express their artistic choices during the Spanish Period?
In what way did the native Filipino painters express their artistic choices during the Spanish Period?
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Describe the significance of church painting in Manila during the Spanish Period.
Describe the significance of church painting in Manila during the Spanish Period.
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