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Spanish Colonial Period
Spanish Colonial Period
The Spanish Colonial Period started as soon as the Spaniards step foot in the Philippines, on the year 1521. With communication as the problem, the colonizers used art, such as painting, sculpture, and graphic arts, to tell the stories of Christ's life and passion.
Since most art produced during the first two centuries of Spanish occupation were for the church, the friars enforced strict supervision over their production. Until the 19th century, art was only for the church and religious use.
Significant People and their Artworks
Significant People and their Artworks
A. Josef Luciano Dans
Langit, Lupa, at Impyerno - a three-level painting which shows the Holy Trinity, Mary the Mother of Christ, saints, the Seven Blessed Sacraments and a macabre depiction of Hell
Purgatoryo/Purgatorio - shows the eight forms of punishment a soul must pass through to be cleansed and reach heaven.
B. Esteban Villanueva
Basi Revolt During 1821 - The Spanish government banned the Ilocanos from fermenting and drinking home-made basi and was compelled to buy their wine from government stores which started the insurrection.
The Basi Revolt of 1821
C. Juan Luna
Spoliarium - currently considered as the largest painting in the country, displayed in the National Museum of Fine Arts. Its depicts the roman cruelty which was interpreted as an allegory for the state of the Philippines under Spanish rule.
Spoliarium
D. Damian Domingo y Gabor
Academia De Dibujo Y Pintura - Is Officially considered to be the forerunner of the School Of Fine Arts, which is the present-day College of Fine Arts of the University of the Philippines.
Tipos del Pais - These paintings depicted Filipinos from all walks of life. From wealthy Spanish mestizo and Chinese merchants to Indio peasant farmers.
E. Jose Honorato Lozano
Letra Y Figuras - Usually filled with pictures of everyday life such as group bathing along the Pasig River, cock fights, washerwomen, newly constructed building and monuments in the city.
Letras Y Figuras
F. Mariano Baldermor Madriñan
Mater Dolorosa - The face of Holy Wednesday and Maundy Thursday. Clothes are changed between Holy Wednesday and Good Friday.
Mater Dolorosa
G. Francisco Baltazar
Florante At Laura - Dedicated to his former sweetheart Maria Asuncion whom he referenced to as "Selya".
Florante at Laura
H. Andres Bonifacio
Pag-ibig sa Tinubuang Lupa - First published in the first issue of Kalayaan. Used as an encouragement Filipinos to fight for real independence.
I. Jose Rizal
Noli me Tangere and El Filibusterismo - became an indirect inspiration for the Philippine Revolution
Significant Works/Art
Significant Works/Art
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