JAMIATU MUSLIM MINDANAO
Darussalam, Matampay, Marawi City
SENIOR HIGH SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
Year Level: 12
Semester and School year: 2nd Semester, 2024-2025
Subject Title: Contemporary Philippine Arts from the Regions
Presenter: Allamdatu, Llairah Mukhaina B.
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1. Explain the difference between Modern Arts and Contemporary Arts.
Modern art spans, approximately, from the late 19th century to the middle of the
20th century; it has taken a whole new definition from the former traditions by providing
emphasis on personal expression rather than any set idea. This changed everything and
ideas regarding beauty or representation, just as movements that arose: Impressionism,
Cubism, and Abstract Expressionism. Contemporary art spans, at least, the middle 20th
century into the present. It encompasses a broad spectrum of media and concepts,
sometimes focusing on social, political, or cultural issues. While modern art laid the
foundation for radical change, contemporary art continues to push boundaries, embracing
new technologies and challenging traditional notions of what art can be.
2. Name 5 artworks during the brief history of the Philippines Arts.
1. "Spoliarium" by Juan Luna (1884)
“Spoliarium” is a famous artwork
by the Filipino painter Juan Luna
in 1884. The “spoliarium” was the
place where Roman gladiators
were stripped of their armor after
defeat in the amphitheatre.
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Philippines during its colonial period. It was created while the Philippines was
under Spanish rule, and Luna used it as a way to criticize the oppressive colonial
government and the exploitation of the Filipino people. The painting expresses
Luna's strong sense of nationalism and his desire for freedom and justice for his
fellow Filipinos. “Spoliarium” played a role in inspiring Filipinos to stand up
against the political oppression imposed by their Spanish colonizers.
2. "Planting Rice" by Fernando Amorsolo (1949)
"Planting Rice" by Fernando Amorsolo is
one of the most prominent paintings of the
rural Filipino setting. Painted in 1949, the
scene shows a team of farmers-mostly
women-carefully planting rice seedlings into
a lush green paddy field. Known for the
brilliant use of light and color in his works,
Amorsolo captures the tranquility and
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aesthetic appeal of the landscape with his
warm golden touch. The figures are posed delicately, with fluid and graceful
movements. There are not only impressions of the physical labor of rice
cultivation but also a whiff of community and an enduring relationship among
Filipinos and their land. It has become an icon, one of the images representing
rural life in the Philippines, depicting Amorsolo's wit in giving body and soul
to the essence of the Filipino culture and tradition.
3. "The Making of the Philippine Flag” by Fernando Amorsolo (1959)
The Making of the Philippine
Flag, a painting by Fernando
Amorsolo, was made to
commemorate the historical
event. It depicts the first
Philippine flag being sewn by
Marcela Agoncillo, Lorenza
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de Natividad in Hong Kong in 1897. Amorsolo masterfully portrays the women
diligently working, their faces illuminated by the soft light. Vibrant hues of
color emanate from the fabric as the precision of every detail in sewing depicts
the event as it had unfolded. Not just a history piece, but rather a piece
celebrating the significance women played during the Philippine Revolution. It
testifies to the capacity of Amorsolo in painting the soul of Filipino history, and
dedication toward preserving national heritage.
4. “Filipino Struggles Through History” by Carlos “Botong” Francisco
Master muralist Carlos
"Botong" Francisco created
"Filipino Struggles Through
History" to depict the
journey of this nation
through trials and triumphs.
This very sprawling
masterpiece tells the story of
the Filipino people-from
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they fought against colonialism and ultimately gained independence.
Francisco's bold colors and dynamic compositions breathe life into historical
events and figures, such as Lapu Lapu's resistance against Magellan, the
Philippine Revolution, and the rise of Filipino nationalism. The mural icon is a
resounding reminder of Filipinos' resilience and their tenacious spirit before
adversities and hard times. More importantly, the mural will be a visual
testament of the country's history that will inspire generations of Filipinos.
5. The Progress of Medicine in the Philippines (1953) by Carlos "Botong"
Francisco
Carlos "Botong" Francisco's "The Progress of
Medicine in the Philippines" (1953) was a massive,
detailed mural depicting the advance of healing
practices in the country. A chronological
development unfolded: from indigenous healing
practices, complete with babaylans or female
shamans performing rituals and using herbal
remedies, it progresses to the period of the Spanish
colonial epoch, where there was an entry of Western [Link]
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medicine through friars and physicians. This mural spotlights major points,
such as the founding of hospitals and modern medical practice introductions.
The characteristic dynamic lines, rich colors, and fluid composition by
Francisco infuse the narrative with the idea that the development of medical
knowledge in the Philippines from its ancient times to the modern day has
always been a continued progress. It subtly acknowledges that the Filipinos
have been quite resilient and adaptive in taking in the new medical practice but
retaining much of their own traditional healing system.
