Art Appreciation
Paintings
1. Normandie by Juan Luna
2. Don Luis Perez Dasmariñas by Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo
3. Una Bulaqueña by Juan Luna
4. La Enferma by Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo
5. El Golfo by Juan Luna
6. Portrait of a Lady by Juan Luna
7. Portrait of Felipe Agoncillo by Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo
8. Vicente S. Manansala 1981
9. Portrait of Mrs. Banks by Fernando Amorsolo
10. Spoliarium by Juan Luna
Sculptures
1. Sculpture by Jerusalino V. Araos
2. Mary and Child a Wood Sculpture
3. Banga (Kastila, Martaban, Siames at Dragon)
4. Paghahanda ng Patay
5. Inukit na mukha ng mga Yumao
National Artists and their works
Juan Luna
Used Oil on Canvas
185 cm x 87 cm
literally "the woman from Bulacan"
2. Normandie
Used Oil on Wood
32.5 cm x 45.7 cm
3. El Golfo, 1891
Used Oil on Canvas
60.4 cm x 46 cm
Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo
1. Portrait of Felipe Agoncillo, 1899
Used Oil on Canvas
70 cm x 38.5 cm
He was the
Filipino Lawyer representative to the negotiations in
Paris that led to the Treaty of Paris. (1898)
Used Oil on Canvas
128 cm x 159 cm
He was a
Spanish soldier and governor of the Philippines
from December 3, 1593 to July 14, 1596
from December 3, 1593 to July 14, 1596
3. La Enferma, 1910
Used Oil on Canvas
64.5 cm x 48.5 cm
Early Filipinos
Bangang Mununggul
This is a secondary burial jar excavated from a Neolithic burial
site in Manunggul cave of Lipuun (present day Quezon, Palawan) dating from 890-710 B.C. The two prominent figures at the top
handle of its cover represent the journey of the soul to the after life.
Timeline of the Philippine Art
9th Century
End of prehistory. Laguna Copperplate Inscription, the
earliest known Philippine document, is written in the Manila area
in Kawi Script.
Rise of Indianized Kingdom of Tondo around
Manila Bay.
10th Century
People
from Southern Annam called Orang
Dampuan establish trade zones in Sulu.
12th Century
Kingdom
of Namayan reaches its peak.
16th Century
August, A great fire destroys Manila.
Diocese of Manila raised to an Archbishopric
Diocese of Nueva Segovia established.
Diocese of Caceres established.
Diocese of Cebu established.
Colegio de San Ildefonso founded in Cebu
Colegio de Santa Potenciana, the first school for girls in the Philippines, established
19th Century
Earliest among the collection are religious in themes and composed of 18th century icons and images created by local artisans under the tutelage of the friars. The devotional pieces of the collection are of outstanding significance.
Coronation of the Virgin
Retablo
1900s
During the late Spanish colonial period, the school of
Academism or “salon” painting emerged and produced the likes of Juan N. Luna
and Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo, who are now considered as 19th century masters.
Spoliarium
Governor Dasmariñas
Mother’s Revenge
1960s
The Philippine Art Gallery (PAG) was founded with young
modernists as the leading figures. Emergence of different schools of thought
(e.g. school of Botong Francisco, school of Manansala, emergence of the
“Mabini” art group).
Christmas Card Series
Harana in Manila
1980s
Most of the artists in the 1960’s continued to produce important works in this period.
Emergence of different movements such
as People’s Art or Art for the Masses, Protest Art, Social Realism, and the
institutionalization of the National Artist Award (1972). 11 National Artists
whose works are represented in the collection:
Carlos V. Francisco-1973 (Painting)
2000 - Present
New generation of painters, sculptors and printmakers
expressing their personal feelings and expressions emerged. Great art movement
in Europe and the Americas gained entry to the local scene such as installation
art and experimental art. Galleries and museums were institutionalized
spearheading activities in the cultural scene.
Artists represented in the collection: Ibarra dela Rosa, Prudencio Lamarroza, Elizabeth Chan, Eduardo Castrillo, Pacita Abad, Fil dela Cruz, Romulo Galicano, Symfronio Y. Mendoza, Godofredo Y. Mendoza, Rafael Pacheco, and others.
