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Which element is often prominently displayed in Philippine art, reflecting a cultural preference?
Which element is often prominently displayed in Philippine art, reflecting a cultural preference?
- Grandiose and colorful elements (correct)
- Restrained geometric patterns
- Monochromatic schemes
- Subtle minimalism
What aspect of Philippine culture is reflected in its art forms?
What aspect of Philippine culture is reflected in its art forms?
- Uniformity
- Homogeneity
- Conformity
- Diversity (correct)
What is the main focus of Fernando Amorsolo's artistic expertise?
What is the main focus of Fernando Amorsolo's artistic expertise?
- Abstract expressionism
- Watercolor landscapes
- Oil painting with sensitivity to light (correct)
- Sculpting
Fernando Amorsolo's paintings are often compared to which artistic style movement?
Fernando Amorsolo's paintings are often compared to which artistic style movement?
What distinguishes Fernando Amorsolo's style, earning him the title 'Master of Philippine Light'?
What distinguishes Fernando Amorsolo's style, earning him the title 'Master of Philippine Light'?
According to the content, what characteristics define the Cubism art style?
According to the content, what characteristics define the Cubism art style?
Who jointly pioneered Cubism, which was described as the most radical innovation of art?
Who jointly pioneered Cubism, which was described as the most radical innovation of art?
What technique is Vicente Manansala known for developing?
What technique is Vicente Manansala known for developing?
How does Manansala's work differ from Amorsolo's in terms of subject matter and emotional tone?
How does Manansala's work differ from Amorsolo's in terms of subject matter and emotional tone?
What characterizes H.R. Ocampo's artworks, making it challenging to pinpoint him as the 'most Filipino' painter?
What characterizes H.R. Ocampo's artworks, making it challenging to pinpoint him as the 'most Filipino' painter?
What common subjects are typically reflected in H.R. Ocampo's artworks?
What common subjects are typically reflected in H.R. Ocampo's artworks?
What is unique to H.R. Ocampo's 'Genesis' and other works regarding their composition and presentation?
What is unique to H.R. Ocampo's 'Genesis' and other works regarding their composition and presentation?
What artistic direction did Napoleon Abueva take in his sculptures, differing from his mentor Guillermo Tolentino?
What artistic direction did Napoleon Abueva take in his sculptures, differing from his mentor Guillermo Tolentino?
What themes did Napoleon Abueva maintain in his sculptures, despite adopting a modernist style?
What themes did Napoleon Abueva maintain in his sculptures, despite adopting a modernist style?
The "Oblation" at the University of the Philippines was created by which artist?
The "Oblation" at the University of the Philippines was created by which artist?
What distinct quality did Napoleon Abueva bring to his interpretation of the Filipino themes such as rice planters and mother and child, in his sculptures?
What distinct quality did Napoleon Abueva bring to his interpretation of the Filipino themes such as rice planters and mother and child, in his sculptures?
Which term best describes the color relationships often found in Fernando Amorsolo's paintings?
Which term best describes the color relationships often found in Fernando Amorsolo's paintings?
How would you describe the technique of transparent cubism?
How would you describe the technique of transparent cubism?
In comparison to Analytic Cubism, Synthetic Cubism is known for:
In comparison to Analytic Cubism, Synthetic Cubism is known for:
Which of the following is a characteristic of the art during the time of Vicente Manansala?
Which of the following is a characteristic of the art during the time of Vicente Manansala?
Flashcards
Filipino Art Identity
Filipino Art Identity
Filipinos have a unique cultural identity reflected in their art, evident in colorful jeepneys and festivals.
Pahiyas Festival
Pahiyas Festival
A festival known for grandiose, colorful decorations.
Panagbanga Festival
Panagbanga Festival
A festival known for grandiose, colorful decorations.
Impressionist Painters
Impressionist Painters
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Fernando Amorsolo
Fernando Amorsolo
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Analogous Colors
Analogous Colors
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Cubism
Cubism
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Transparent Cubism
Transparent Cubism
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Transparent Cubism
Transparent Cubism
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Vicente Manansala
Vicente Manansala
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Hernando R Ocampo
Hernando R Ocampo
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H.R. Ocampo's unique style
H.R. Ocampo's unique style
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Tempo Rubato
Tempo Rubato
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Napoleon Abueva
Napoleon Abueva
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Napoleon Abueva's Themes
Napoleon Abueva's Themes
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Study Notes
How Philippine Art is Philippine Art: A Survey on the Markers of Our Culture
- Filipinos are art lovers and have an identity
- Filipinos enjoy grandiose things and colorful decorations
- These are evident in jeepneys, festivals, native pigments, colors, and clothing
- Diversity is reflected in art forms, thus making the country united and unique
- Filipino artists are important forces in forming national identity
- Images and the culture of making artwork has power
Fernando Amorsolo
- Style can be compared to impressionist painters
- They aimed to express nature and life
- Able to paint luminous skin because of his expertise in oil and sensitivity to light
- You can almost feel the blood rushing underneath the flesh
- Known as the master of Philippine Light
- Light striking tanned flesh or leaves shows analogous colors
- These include yellow-green, yellow, and white, that appear at the same time
- Excellent style brings back the warmth and perfect scenes of the Philippines
Vicente Manansala
- Developed rendition of transparent cubism technique
- Cubism was pioneered by Pablo Picasso and George Braque
- Cubism is a radical innovation of art, contrasting with classical perception of beauty
- Cubism uses overlapping and multi-perspective geometric shapes and forms
- These geometric shapes allow for depth
- Cubist aspect has broader facets and planes than original cubism
- It is closer to Synthetic Cubism
- Transparent cubism shows panels of shapes interfacing each other
- Echoes proletarian painters of the United States, unlike Amorsolo
- Works are non-idyllic
- Shows real emotions and backgrounds and events
- These events include poverty and economic depression
- Skin tones are kayumanggi rather than luminous
Hernando R. Ocampo
- Many critics considered his style the most Filipino
- Works are purely abstraction
- Hard to pinpoint why he was described as the "most Filipino" painter ever
- Unique painterly approach can be seen in the style of his work rather than in the content
- Abstract compositions of biological forms are portrayed in bold strokes of colors
- Colors seem to oscillate
- Subject usually nature's flora and fauna
- This is reflective of the natural beauty of the country
Napoleon Abueva
- Modernist and Filipino-themed sculptures
- Characterized by the planar and geometric look of his sculptures
- Veered away from the conservatism of his mentor, Guillermo Tolentino
- Tolentino sculpted the University of the Philippines' "Oblation"
- Still kept Filipino themes in sculptures
- Themes include rice planters, mothers with children, carabaos, and the like
- Bold and edgy interpretation of themes intensified the kind of spirit present in dynamic and often monumental sculptures
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