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## Philippine Art ### Pre-Colonial Art - **Agono Petroglyphs** are the oldest known work of art in the Philippines, located in Rizal province. - 127 human and animal figures are engraved on the rockwall, likely carved during the **late Neolithic period (3000 BC)**. ### Arts and Crafts - **Weav...

## Philippine Art ### Pre-Colonial Art - **Agono Petroglyphs** are the oldest known work of art in the Philippines, located in Rizal province. - 127 human and animal figures are engraved on the rockwall, likely carved during the **late Neolithic period (3000 BC)**. ### Arts and Crafts - **Weaving** - **Tattoo** - **Jewelry** - **Carving** - **Metal Crafts** ### Spanish Colonial Art Period - **Painting, Sculpture, and Architecture** were introduced, often inspired by **Byzantine, Gothic, Baroque, and Rococo** styles. - Most artworks are **religious (Catholic)**. - Philippine themes are often incorporated in the décor, even with Spanish influence. #### Byzantine Painting Style - Attributed to **Maître à la Ratière**, **Battle of Marignano (1515)**, **Byzantine frescoes (murals)** - **11th-12th century** **Church of Panayia Phorviotissa Cyprus**. - **Langit, Lupa at Impierno** - **Josef Luciano Dans (ca. 1850)** - Byzantine art refers to artistic products of the **Eastern Roman (Byzantine) Empire**, along with nations and states that inherited culturally from the Empire. - This art often focuses on **Christian themes**. #### Baroque Aesthetics - **Cathedral Church of Saint Mary in Murcia, Spain** - Also known as the **Sto. Tomas de Villanueva Parish Church in Miagao, Iloilo, Philippines** - **Baroque** (a Portuguese term meaning irregular stone) - Exaggerated motion and clear detail to produce drama, tension, exuberance and grandeur in sculpture, painting, architecture, literature, dance, music and theater. #### Gothic Art - Style of art in **architecture** that originated in **Northern Europe** from the **middle ages** to the **beginning of the Renaissance**. - **Rooted in its religious devotion**. - Characterized by its **distinctive arched design** of churches, stained glass and illuminated manuscripts. ### American Colonial Art Period #### Father of Filipino Painting: Damian Domingo - First Filipino to paint his face, creating the first self-portrait in the Philippines. #### Juan Luna Y Novicio - Filipino painter, sculptor, and political activist during the **Philippine Revolution** (late 19th century). - **Spoliarium** won the gold medal in the **1884 Madrid Exposition of Fine Arts**. #### Fabian Dela Rosa - Considered one of the **leading Masters of Genre** in the **first quarter of the century**. - Known for his **bright and distinct** style. - His nephews, **Pablo and Fernando** are also artists. #### Fernando Amorsolo - Portraitist and painter of rural landscapes. - Best known for his **craftsmanship and mastery of light**. - His art styles include: **Impressionism, Luminism, and Realism**, often depicting **Philippine genre, historical scenes, nudes, and society portraits**. - First awardee of the **National Artist Award** in **1972**. #### Guillermo Tolentino - Known as the **"Father of Philippine Arts"**. ### Significant Contemporary Artists from the Regions #### The National Artists Award - Highest national recognition given to Filipinos who have made significant contributions to the development of Philippine arts: **Music, Dance, Theater**. #### Catalino "Lino" Ortiz Brocka - Film and broadcast arts director. - Espoused the term "freedom of expression" in the Philippine Constitution. - His work focused on social activism, bringing attention to marginalized sectors of society, including slum-dwellers, prostitutes, and construction workers.