Spanish Colonial Period (1521 – 1898)

It all started when a Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan arrived here in

the Philippines. This era was focused on Christianity and Catholicism.

A lot of architectures were introduced such as the Catholic Church that is

formed like a Latin cross, churches are designed with Baroque features and
details, Plazas were built and Bahay na Bato/ Bahay na Tisa was also became te
primary shelter of the people.

They focused also on sculptures that includes saint figures, wall details for
churches, Caroza- mainly used as a stand of Santos and Santas in processions.

Music and Dance were also very actively use as an entertainment in this era. Pabasa- occurs in Holy week, Kundiman- a way to
please or court love ones, love songs are used. Carinosa, Tinikling, Pandanggo sa Ilaw and many more dances were introduced.

Doctrina Chritiana was made as the bible's auxiliary. This is their form of literature.

Theaters are finally introduced for the entertainment. Sarzuela, Senakulo, Komedya, MOro-moro and Araguio are the examples
of the theater art that is shown in this period.

Lastly, the visual arts that were established are mostly to show rebellion against Spain. Basi Revolt, Carta Hydrogapica y
Chorographica de las Yslas Filipinas, Spolarium, and Virgenes Christianas expuestas al Populacho are some of the visual arts.

AMERICAN PERIOD (1898 – 1946)

After winning from being the colony of Spain, Americans

took over. Most architectures were modernized and cities
had a major development in this era.

A theater show which focuses in comedy was released and

they called it Vaudeville.

A man named Daniel Burnham commisioned to develop and design Manila and Baguio.
Painting specifically by Fernando Amorsolo was emerged perhaps because it reflects the Filipino culture.
The sculpture of the Oblation that was made by Guillermo Tolentino in 1935 and the Bonifaio Monument
were also appreciated.

POST WAR- PRESENT (1946 – 1972)

Various art like abstract, public painting, modern and,
conservative arts were introduced.

Malls, Real Estates, and many more advanced architecture

were made.
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AMERICAN PERIOD (1898- 1946)

POST WAR- PRESENT (1946-1972)

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