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What was traditionally a major consideration in determining the 'Filipino-ness' of a painting?
What was traditionally a major consideration in determining the 'Filipino-ness' of a painting?
- The depiction of scenes of everyday life and surroundings. (correct)
- The use of abstract language and imagery.
- The artist's personal feelings and experiences.
- The artist's adherence to nationalistic causes.
Why is it difficult to pinpoint the 'Filipino-ness' in Ocampo's paintings?
Why is it difficult to pinpoint the 'Filipino-ness' in Ocampo's paintings?
- Because Ocampo's paintings were primarily pastoral and rural.
- Because Ocampo primarily painted festivals and town happenings.
- Because Ocampo was an espouser of nationalistic causes.
- Because Ocampo's style shifted from content to abstract language and imagery. (correct)
What aspect of Philippine art contributes to the confusion in cultural identity, as mentioned in the text?
What aspect of Philippine art contributes to the confusion in cultural identity, as mentioned in the text?
- The use of indigenous materials and techniques.
- The absence of Western influences in Philippine art.
- The lack of Filipino artists using paint and canvas.
- The influence of Western art movements like impressionism and surrealism. (correct)
What is implied about Amorsolo, Francisco, and Ocampo in the context of their artistic contributions?
What is implied about Amorsolo, Francisco, and Ocampo in the context of their artistic contributions?
What makes Philippine art Filipino, regardless of the artist's location or subject matter?
What makes Philippine art Filipino, regardless of the artist's location or subject matter?
Which factor challenges the notion of a purely 'Filipino' identity in art?
Which factor challenges the notion of a purely 'Filipino' identity in art?
What does the text imply about the relationship between an artist's nationality and their art when they live abroad?
What does the text imply about the relationship between an artist's nationality and their art when they live abroad?
What distinguishes Francisco's paintings in terms of their 'Filipino-ness'?
What distinguishes Francisco's paintings in terms of their 'Filipino-ness'?
Which of the following poses a dilemma in defining Philippine art?
Which of the following poses a dilemma in defining Philippine art?
Which of the following is an example of influence in Philippine art?
Which of the following is an example of influence in Philippine art?
Flashcards
Genre in Philippine art
Genre in Philippine art
The consideration was the depiction of everyday life and surroundings without idealizing them, being closest in spirit to the Filipino soul and native soil.
Amorsolo's paintings
Amorsolo's paintings
Pastoral or rural paintings were considered most expressive of the ethos of the race and the predominantly agricultural countryside.
Francisco's paintings
Francisco's paintings
His paintings inhere in his heroic-epic feeling for history and myth.
Ocampo's style
Ocampo's style
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Amorsolo, Francisco, and Ocampo
Amorsolo, Francisco, and Ocampo
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Western influence
Western influence
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Spoliarium
Spoliarium
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Philippine Art Filipino?
Philippine Art Filipino?
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Study Notes
- The text explores what makes Philippine art Filipino and how much it is derivative of Western art.
- The author poses questions about artists like Fernando Amorsolo, Carlos Francisco, and Hernando R. Ocampo and their connection to native sensibility.
- These questions rephrase the issue of national identity in visual/plastic arts, a recurring topic in art forums.
Genre and Filipino-ness
- Genre used to be a major factor in identifying the "Filipino-ness" of art, especially paintings displaying daily life scenes without idealization.
- Paintings by Amorsolo depicting pastoral or rural scenes were considered expressive of Filipino ethos and agricultural countryside.
- Francisco's Filipino character comes from his heroic-epic feeling for history and myth.
- Angono painter created genre subjects like festivals and town happenings.
Ocampo's Style
- Ocampo's unique style has been described as the most Filipino painter ever.
- Focus should be on Ocampo's unique painterly approach instead of the content because of his abstract language.
- Ocampo didn't espouse "nationalistic" causes in art.
- Maypajo believed that good art is automatically Filipino, regardless of what is painted/sculpted.
- Amorsolo, Francisco, and Ocampo were Filipino in their art for feeling strongly and painting well.
Cultural Identity Confusion
- Philippine art borrows from Western traditions in paint, canvas, and influences like impressionism, surrealism, cubism, pop, and minimalism.
- Modern art movements in the ASEAN region were inspired by Western models.
- Indonesian painters like Sudjojono and Affandi used easel and canvas without being less Indonesian.
- Malaysian and Thailand artists are also west-oriented but have maintained Asian and national identities.
Expatriates
- The text questions if Juan Luna's Spoliarium, created in Europe, can be considered a Filipino painting.
- The text questions if Macario Vitalis less or no longer Filipino because he is living and painting in a village.
- The text questions if Bencab has become more "Filipino" living and painting in London.
- The text questions if Tabuena should be considered a Mexican painter for living in San Miguel de Allende.
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