Lesson 18
Lesson 18
√American Colonial Art Period (1898-1946)- American brought in Education and Value
Formation, paintings themes still largely favored Genre paintings, landscapes and still life,
portraits are reserved for high ranking officials.
•Art Styles:
Neoclassicism in Philippine Architecture like "The White House", Meteopolitan Theatre, the Ug-
chao Building
•Norable Artist:
(1) Fabian dela Rosa- (leading Master of the genre in first quarter of the century)
(2) Fernando Amorsolo- (painter of rural landscapes, known for his craftsmanship and mastery
in tje use of light, first awardee of the Natioanl Artist Awardee in 1972)
(3) Guillermo Tolentino- (Natioanl Artist Awardee for Sculpture in 1973, considered as "Father
if Philippine Arts", famous works are "Bonifacio Monument" and "The Oblation").
II. ACTIVITY
Artistic paintings were introduced to the Filipinos in the 16th century when the
Spaniards arrived in the Philippines. Due to the church’s supervision of Filipino
art and Spanish occupation of the Philippines, the purpose of most paintings
from the 16th -19th century was to aid the catholic church.
2. Cite at least one (1) great artwork in each period and give its great impact to the Philippines.
√Pre-Colonial Period (6185 BC to 1520 AD)
Shell Bracelets and Pendants (Cagayan, Palawan, Sorsogon),
The Philippines becomes interested in shells fashioned into tools and promote it
the country as an art and made by an artist who’s good in determining the kinds
and aged of the shells.