University of the East

ZGE_1106 - DAAF

Challenge 7.1
Readings in Philippine History: History and Science Learning

Group Leader: April 27, 2022 (Wednesday)

GUITTAP, PAUL JUSTIN F.
Group Members:
LADESMA, JAMES PATRICK B.
PADUA, RENZ CARLOS

Categories Spoliarium España Y The Sacred Pact The Battle of The Parisian Life
1884 Felipinas Lepanto 1887 1892
1886 1886

Identify the The major The two The major The major The Parisian Life
major elements that women elements were elements are the has a “playful”
element/s in are shown in project a the two central patterns, colors and “relaxed
the painting the painting close bond figures. and lights. mood.
are lines, between Happenings to
light, shape, them. come” in Luna's
and time. personal life.
Describe the The lines on The two The intimate Don Juan of Prof. Zerrudo
major the floor women were and equal Austria at the also revealed that
element/s . imply that hand in hand relationship bow of the ship, the painting can
they were with each between the two the colors of red, be interpreted in
from the other and the as they solemnly and other warm three ways, by
bodies woman with raise their colors signify literal and popular
themselves, the red dress glasses filled Spain and their interpretation
the light is is helping the with blood triumph against where the lady
portrayed as woman with following the the Turks who sitting in the sofa
artificial; the blue native ritual of were attempting was identified as a
portraying the dress. Sandugo. to conquer the flirt and prostitute,
darkness of west under by tragic and
the room, the Islamic rule. biographical
people interpretation
represent the which discusses
shapes and the personal
indicate the experience of
period Luna with his
depicted. wife who had an
affair with another
man

Describe the The minor The flowers, The stoic The soldiers row The three
minor elements the large soldiers around towards the gentlemen in the
element/s . were the steps of the the table, the enemies and the left corner were
people stairs, and the paper that is on ships attacking identified as the
around the scenery that the table, and the Turks. three Filipino
gladiators, the the two the flag in the heroes, Dr. Jose
woman women are background. Rizal, Juan Luna,
mourning on looking at. and Ariston
the right, and Baptista
the audience discussing the
watching the state of the
slaughter. country being
under stress.
Describe the The lighting Shows the The lighting The background The painting,
background and light in a comes from one has a lot of blues Parisian Life,
lighting. background hopeful way, direction and contrasting the depicts the
have a like a beacon dark warm red with the cool saturation of
realistic color of light for colors. colors of the yellow that can be
in it and the two background. seen beside the
emphasize women. window and the
the remains blending of black
of the and yellow color.
gladiators.

How did the It gave a The The background The background The Parisian Life
background sense of pain, background highlights the depicts the painting proves
contribute to suffering, gave a intimate and bleakness and that Luna is an
the overall defeat, and hopeful solemn emotion dangers of the “indefatigable
atmosphere mourning feeling to the of the painting. battlefield, as painter of
of the with its piece. well as women”.
painting? mastery of highlighting
light and Spain in their
dark. triumph against
its enemies.

If you draw All four of Balance is Balance is Balance is The Balance of a

an the tiles can achieved as achieved as each achieved by masterpiece he
intersecting make up a the four tiles area of the understanding created regarding
vertical and balanced two keep each tile painting centers that the his perspective of
horizontal tiles as both as a subject, around the battlefield is the painting's
line at the upper and the woman subject and chaotic, and the perfect horizontal
center, how lower left with the red projects a balance of view.
is balance tiles are dress, blue coherent discord across
achieved? proportional dress, and the harmony to the the painting is
as well as the flowers. entire piece. evident.
upper and
lower right.
What, then, The The The Blood The painting's The Parisian Life
is the overall gladiators are paintings' Compact meaning is a further proved that
message of a metaphor messages are symbolizes the representation of Luna was
the painting? for our the reformist Philippines' and national pride sensitive and
nation, the aspirations of Spain's destiny because the skillful in
Philippines, the as friends of Spanish played a capturing a
which has a nineteenth-ce similar social key role in the fleeting moment
diverse and ntury Filipino positions, while victory at of ordinary life
dynamic intellectuals also obscuring Lepanto, as well that he could
culture. But towards a the reality of as pride in the imbue with
fate more decent Spanish Spaniards' “personality and
intervened, and less Conquista Catholicism universal
leaving the exploitative brutality and because the fight emotions”.
strong colonial racial biases was won by the
country relationship against the Catholics.
without with Spain, Filipinos.
weapons and with the two
no clothing to women
guard its representing
honor. both
countries
ascending
towards the
bright light,
helping one
another.
 The Excellence exemplified by reformists of Illustrados back in the Spanish Colonial
period was a significant quality that the society of today still lacks. Normal people are typically
more inclined to be complacent and neglectful of their work, worse than that is the saying of
“Crab Mentality.” This correlates to the peoples’ judgment of other people who achieve
excellence; instead of exhibiting praise, they instead drag them down to their standing.

Mr. Guittap states that he would strive to be better every time and not simply conform to
the current norm in terms of art or even in the field of life. Achieving excellence for him is being
able to be proud of their achievements whether or not they were excellent in other people’s eyes,
He believes that being contented and complacent was different and that despite being proud of
what he can achieve for himself, his family and country, he will not stop from pursuing
excellence for himself, and everyone around him. Mr. Guittap also stated that he would be proud
of what his fellow Filipinos achieved and what excellence they achieved are also his excellence.

According to Mr. Ladesma always does the right thing by people and takes the high
ground when sticking to your views. Rather than seeking approval from others, trust your
intuition. You must spend the rest of your life living with yourself. Allowing those who do not
share your values to influence your behavior is a bad idea. Set a higher bar for yourself than you
do for others. Every instant of every day, your character is on display. Make sure it makes people
pleased to call you a friend and that it reflects well on you. We Filipinos can be proud of our
humanity in general. We are highly relational people who are skilled at connecting with others on
an emotional and social level. Our versatility is something we Filipinos can be proud of. We are
extremely adaptable to a variety of people, cultures, and situations, which contributes to our
overall well-being. We not only make friends with other Filipinos while traveling, but we also
adapt well to other cultures and people.

According to Mr. Padua, he would take note and raise up any achievement that either he
or someone has gotten as to celebrate the success of that person. Even tiny or small achievements
should be noticed and should not be dismissed as if they were meant to do such a thing. Giving
power to those who achieve and to those who try their best is, in Mr. Padua’s words, the best way
to empower and motivate others to do better and better, not only for themselves but also to those
around them. We have been too used to aiming for greatness that we forget that greatness starts
with something small. Not everything is supposed to be instant or grandeur, a slow build-up is
what most go through and perhaps people who have achieved greatness are still going slow.
Uplift yourself and others just as you would want praise or to praise others for what they do.

In conclusion, exemplifying excellence is achievable by setting oneself as an example

and not forcing ourselves into a path others paved, to be proud of others is to be proud of oneself.