Works of Luna and Amorsolo

(Paintings)
Better Known as Juan Luna (Oct. 23, 1857-Dec.7, 1899) was a Filipino
painter and a pulitical activist of the Philippine Revolution during the
late 19th century. He became obe of the first recognized Philippine
artist
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The Death of Cleopatra The Roman Dames
The Blood Compact
also known simply as also known as The Roman
Maidens is an oil on canvas portrays the 1565 Sandugo
Cleopatra, is an 1881
painting by Juan Luna, one of between Datu Sikatuna of
painting made by the
the most important Filipino Bohol and Miguel López de
Filipino painter Juan
painters of the Spanish period in Legazpi, surrounded by other
Luna. The painting was a the Philippines. It was painted conquistadors. Datu Sikatuna
silver medalist or second by Luna when he was a student was described to be 'being
prize winner during the of the school of painting in the crowded out of the picture by
1881 National Exposition Royal Academy of Fine Arts of
Miguel López de Legazpi and
of Fine Arts in Madrid. San Fernando in Madrid, Spain
in 1877. his fellow conquistadores.
One of the most important artists in the Philippines. Amorsolo was
a portraitist and painter of Rural Philippine Landscape. He is
popularly know for his craftmanship and mastery in the use of
light. He was born on May 30,1892 in Paco, Manila. Don Faloian de
la Rosa, his mother's cousin, was also a Filipino painter. At the
age of 13, Amorsolo became an apprentice to De la Rosa, who would
eventually become the advocate and guide to Amorsolo's painting
career.
 Planting rice with Mayon Volcano
Happy Filipino villagers in their bright clothes
and straw hats work together amid a green and a
sunlit landscape of plenty.

Flag of our Mothers

The Fruit Pickers under the Mango

Tree
It was made by using oil on 25 1/4 x
37 1/2 canvas and was finished at the
year 1937
Women and landscapes
• Amorsolo is best known for his illuminated landscapes, which often
portrayed traditional Filipino customs, culture, fiestas and occupations.
• "to achieve his Philippine version of the Greek ideal for the human form."
• Amorsolo rejected Western ideals of beauty in favor of Filipino ideals and
was fond of basing the faces of his subjects on members of his family.
• Amorsolo used natural light in his paintings and developed the
backlighting technique Chiaroscuro, which became his artistic trademark
and his greatest contribution to Philippine painting.
World War II-era works
• After the onset of World War II, Amorsolo's typical pastoral
scenes were replaced by the depictions of a war-torn nation.
• During the war, he documented the destruction of many
landmarks in Manila and the pain, tragedy and death
experienced by Filipino people, with his subjects including
"women mourning their dead husbands, files of people with
pushcarts and makeshift bags leaving a dark burning city
tinged with red from fire and blood."
Historical Paintings and Portraits
• Amorsolo also painted a series of historical paintings
on pre-Colonial and Spanish Colonization events.
❖Making of the Philippine Flag
❖The First Baptism in the Philippines
❖He also painted oil portraits of Presidents like General
Emilio Aguinaldo.
Sketches
• He drew the people he saw around him, from
farmers to city-dwellers coping with the Japanese
occupation.
• He often drawing sketches at his home, at Luneta
Park, and in the countryside.
During the post-war period, Insular Life commissioned Fernando Amorsolo
to create a series of paintings of historical events to be put in the offices
(and which were subsequently used in Insular Life calendars from the late
'50s to '80s)- and paid him P1,000 each?"
Amorsolo, created this artwork to show the true value of Filipinos. They
are hard-woring yet happy of what they are doing. Also make the world
aware about true Filipina Beauty . Overall, this painting was intended in
show Filipino's characteristic glow. This can be proven by looking at the
characters in the painting. Not only that, taking a look back at the events
proves its true meaning.
The biggest contribution of Juan Luna is the Historical Spolarium. It is a
remarkable painting wherein it is a tremendous interpretations of the
sociological situations in the Philippines.
Thank You