Juan Luna and Fernando Amorsolo were two influential Filipino painters in the late 19th century. While both artists painted realistic scenes depicting Filipino daily life, Luna was known for his dramatic historical paintings depicting important events, while Amorsolo focused on tranquil rural landscapes and portraits of everyday people. Their works helped establish Filipino art and identity during the American colonial period.
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Juan Luna and Fernando Amorsolo were two influential Filipino painters in the late 19th century. While both artists painted realistic scenes depicting Filipino daily life, Luna was known for his dramatic historical paintings depicting important events, while Amorsolo focused on tranquil rural landscapes and portraits of everyday people. Their works helped establish Filipino art and identity during the American colonial period.
Juan Luna and Fernando Amorsolo were two influential Filipino painters in the late 19th century. While both artists painted realistic scenes depicting Filipino daily life, Luna was known for his dramatic historical paintings depicting important events, while Amorsolo focused on tranquil rural landscapes and portraits of everyday people. Their works helped establish Filipino art and identity during the American colonial period.