Name: Alhaina Z.

Julkanain Yr/Course/Sec: 2-AbPolSci-A

Subject: Art Appreciation Date: 24/08/2022

Biographies and Artworks of Local and Foreign Artist

I. LOCAL ARTIST

Name: Vicente S. Manansala

Birthdate: January 22, 1910
Birthplace: Macabebe, Pampanga
Artwork: Kalabaw (Carabao)
Isda (Fish)
Ang Pamilya sa Oras ng Pagkain (A Family at Mealtime)

Artwork 1.
Title or Name of Artwork: Kalabaw (Carabao)
Year Created: 1961
Dimension: 200 cm x 400 cm
Content:
This mural shows the “kalabaw” or buffalos (carabaos) resting on the field with
a pinkish calf with some birds flying above. It also showcases the city of town nearby by
the buffalos as the backdrop. The painting is delivered through transparent that makes it
look more intricate in appearance.

Artwork 2.

Title or Name of Artwork: Isda (Fish)

Year Created: 1961
Dimension: 200 cm x 400 cm
Content:
This mural shows different kinds of fishes swimming in a river or lake as if the
birds flying around are eyeing these as preys. Some significant contrasts of greens are
present like grasses and trees. The brownish land formation complements with the
bluish waters. This is as well a product of transparent and translucent cubism.

Artwork 3.
Title or Name of Artwork: Ang Pamilya sa Oras ng Pagkain (A Family at Mealtime)
Year Created: 1961
Dimension: 200 cm x 400 cm
Content:
This mural shows the tight relationship of the Filipino family. It emphasizes the
values instilled by the family by being thankful for the blessings in everyday such as for
the food they partake in every meal and giving all the glory to God, the Almighty.

II. FOREIGN ARTIST

Name: Vincent Van Gogh

Birthdate: March 30, 1853
Birthplace: Zundert, Netherlands
Artwork: The Starry Night
Portrait of Joseph Roulin
The Olive Trees

Artwork 1.
Title or Name of Artwork: The Starry Night
Year Created: 1889
Dimension: 73.7cm x 92.1 cm
Content:
This painting is inspired by van Gogh’s night sky view form his window in
Southern France. There is a close-up view of the cypress, the moon on the right side,
and the stars on the left. The dominant colors are blue, yellow, and white which gives it
a chill perception of it. The overall impact is delivered by the thickly laid-on paint of
brushstrokes. Each element found is formed through a series of short lines flowing in
curved, downward, and upward motions.

Artwork 2.

Title or Name of Artwork: Portrait of Joseph Roulin

Year Created: Early 1889
Dimension: 64.4 cm x 55.2 cm
Content:

This is portrait of van Gogh’s close friend, Joseph Roulin, whom he found
comfort and companionship when he became lonely and isolated due to a cancelled art
opportunity. It’s background is filled with pulpy, mossy-like colour with some varying
flowers scattered around in a vine-like form while Roulin, himself, is painted wearing his
favourite uniform with the shade of blue and yellow buttons. His proud beard also made
the portrait scream with pride and authority.
Artwork 3.

Title or Name of Artwork: The Olive Trees

Year Created: 1889
Dimension: 72.6 cm x 91.4 cm
Content:
This is a painting of olive trees twisting under the scorching heat in a
Mediterranean afternoon. It shows the white clouds, bluish sky, the mountains, and the
olives with its curling leaves and branches. The ground is as though yellow green in
colour giving it a summer or spring-like atmosphere.