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-The Triumph of Death by Pieter Bruguel

Symbolism: The painting showed a scene in which death proved its invincible
power, depeciting the end of all life on earth and reflecting upon the transition of
life and the uncertainty of fate.
Feature of Art: Meaningful
Subject of Art: Everyday Life / Historical
Classification of Art: Visual Art (Painting)

Function of Art: Cultural Function

-Monalisa by Leonardo Da Vinci


Symbolism: It is a visual representation of the idea of happiness. Monalisa -
"mona" means "my lady" or "madam," so the title means "Madam Lisa".
Feature of Art: Timeless
Subject of Art: Portrait
Classification of Art: Visual Art (Painting)

Function of Art:

-The Blood Compact by Juan Luna


Symbolism: Seal of friendship/alliance between the Filipinos and the Spaniards.
Feature of Art: Meaningful / Timeless
Subject of Art: Historical
Classification of Art: Visual Art (Painting)

Function of Art: Historical Function

-Vision by Jefferson Muncy


Symbolism:
Feature of Art:
Subject of Art: Distortion
Classification of Art: Visual Art (Painting)

Function of Art: Personal

-Convos with Corona by Rannel Ngumuya


Symbolism: Realizations and discusses the message and adverse effects of
coronavirus in a man’s life.
Feature of Art: Impactful
Subject of Art: Realism
Classification of Art: Visual Art (Painting)

Function of Art: Utilitarian Function

-Misery by Kathe Kollwitz, 1987


Symbolism: Hopelessness and grief narrates the art, a scenery of deprivation and
poverty of people and childrens.
Feature of Art: Impactful / Meaningful
Subject of Art: Everyday Life
Classification of Art: Visual Art (Painting)
Function of Art: Utilitarian Function
-The Stages of Life by Caspar David Friedrich, 1834
Symbolism: The painting symbolically represents different life stages and the
passing of life.
Feature of Art: Meaningful
Subject of Art: Realism
Classification of Art: Visual Art (Painting)
Function of Art:
-Starry Night by Vincent Van Gogh, 1889
Symbolism: Bringing nature into the unnaturalness of buildings. Van Gogh brings
God to the village.
Feature of Art: Meaningful / Aesthetic
Subject of Art: Abstraction
Classification of Art: Visual Art (Painting)
Function of Art:
-A Dinner Table at Night by John Singer Sargent's
Symbolism: The flowers, glass, and silver on the table are exquisitely rendered to
reveal the reflection and absorption of the moody light in the room.
Feature of Art: Aesthetic
Subject of Art: Still life Motif
Classification of Art: Visual Art (Painting)
Function of Art:

-Spoliarium by Juan Luna de San Pedro Y Novicio Ancheta


Symbolism: The painting depicts the despair and the countless deaths of Filipinos
during the Spanish reign, symbolizing human injustice and the powerful against
the powerless.
Feature of Art: Timeless
Subject of Art: Historical
Classification of Art: Visual Art (Painting)
Function of Art: Historical Function
Tikbalang by Solomon Saprid
Symbolism: Gives a public picture of folklore characters that made the Filipinos
realize that these imaginary beings are not just a mere myth, rather it is more of a
reality.
Feature of Art: Timeless
Subject of Art: Myths
Classification of Art: Applied Art(Sculpture)
Function of Art: Cultural /Social Function

The Crucifixion by Ang Kiukok


Symbolism: The painting exhibits depiction of hopelessness, suffering, sacrifice,
and depression.
Feature of Art: Impactful
Subject of Art: Realism
Classification of Art: Visual Art (Painting)
Function of Art: Historical Function

Allegorical Harpoon by Napoleon V. Abueva


Classification of Art: Applied Art (Sculpture)

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