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GEC 2-
READINGS IN THE
PHILIPPINE HISTORY
INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS FOR STUDENTS

CLARISSA A. CORTEZ, LPT

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 Module 6
Title: Works of Juan Luna and Fernando Amorsolo
Learning Content:

Juan Luna (1857 – 1899) is regarded for work done in the manner of the Spanish,
Italian and French academies of his time, Luna painted literary and historical scenes, some
with an underscore of political commentary. His allegorical works were inspired with
classical balance, and often showed figures in theatrical poses. He is best known for
impressive rendition of classical subjects in his academic works. These works include
historical scenes and portraiture, however subsequently he turned to realism depicting social
inequalities. In this lesson, the ―Spoliarium‖ and ―The Parisian Life‖ are Luna‘s presented
for the analysis of the students.

https://www.nationalmuseum.gov.ph/nationalmuseumbeta/Collections/spoliarium.jp
SPOLIARIUM 19TH Century- Juan Luna
This image is the most valuable oil-ON- canvass painting with a size of 4.22 meters x 7.675 meters,
making it the largest painting in the Philippines. It won First Gold Medal in 1884 as an entry to the
prestigious Exposition de Bellas Artes in Madrid.

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https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/4/44/The_Parisian_Life_by Juan_Luna
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The Parisian Life,1892. French: Interior d‘ un Cafi (Inside a Café) --Juan Luna
Fernando Amorsolo (1892 –1972) was one of the most important artists in the history of
painting in the Philippines. Amorsolo was a portraitist and painter of rural Philippine landscapes.
He is popularly known for his craftsmanship and mastery in the use of light. Delights people of
his impressionistic technique depicting idyllic country scene, beautiful maidens, and colorfully
dressed peasants planting or harvesting rice. The Paintings are significant in the development of
the formation of Filipino notions of self and identity. In this lesson, the ―Antipolo Fiesta‖ and
―Palay Maiden‖ paintings are presented for analysis.

This oil painting on canvas depicts a rural scene where a group of people are shown celebrating a
fiesta in Antipolo. http://fernandocamorsolo.com/mfca_erratum/index.html

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Palay Maiden, 1920 (Dalagang Bukid) - Fernando Amorsolo
This painting portrays a provincial Filipina beauty or dalagang bukid during a rice harvest and dressed
and in and enveloped by the colors of the Philippine flag.
http://fernandocamorsolo.com/feature/antipolo.jpg
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Activity: Historical Context: Discovery of Painting

1. Choose three artwork. Write down your first impressions of the painting.
2. Next, carefully observe the painting and begin by writing objectively about what you see
—create a list of details only, just observable facts about the work of art.
3. Re-examine the work of art, think what the artist might have wanted to communicate
when making this painting and what this work is about.

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