 What is the history of art in the Philippines?

"PHILIPPINE ART HISTORY"

The Arts in the Philippines are all the arts in the Philippines, from the beginning of
civilization to the present. They reflect a range of artistic influences on the country's culture, including
indigenous art. Philippine art consists of two branches: traditional and non-traditional art.

This is a timeline where we will travel back in time to know more about our country's history in art.

 PRE COLONIAL PERIOD (Pre Conquest) 900-1565

-Talking about art in Pre-Colonial Period is very interesting. Even before colonizers came,
indigenous Filipinos already had their own art, literature,and architectures. It includes their cultures
andrituals. Their Literature has two forms, which are the oral- chants, stories and songs, and written-
cave drawings and writings.They also have two kinds of visual arts- paintings and sculptures. Examples of
heir sculptures are pots, figures, and jewelries.Cave is their prime architecture in that era.

 ISLAMIC COLONIAL PERIOD 1201

-It started when an Arab named Sayyid Abbubakar came here in the Philippines, specifically in
Sulu. He spread the religion called Arabic mostly in Mindanao and was embraced by the Magindanaoan,
Tausog, Yakan, Samal, and Badjad Bible in their religion is called Quran which serves as their Literature.
The church that they call as the Mosque is one of their prime architecture. They have a sculpture called
Ukkil/ Okir which focuses on sculpting, molding, pottery, weaving with patterns.

 SPANISH COLONIAL PERIOD 1521-1898

-It all started when a Portuguese explorer, Ferdin- and 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/ Ba- hay na Tisa was also became te primary
shelter of the people.They focused also on sculptures that includes sain 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 a 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 llaw 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 ex- puestas al Populacho are some of the
visual arts.

 AMERICAN OCCUPATION 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
re- leased 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 Bon- ifaio Monument were also appreciated.

 JAPANESE OCCUPATION 1946-1969

-It was considered as the darkest period of the Phil- ippine History. It destroyed most of the
arts that were made. Modern Art was slowly getting into the Art world in this era.Victorio Edades with
Calos Francisco and Galo Hernandez considered Triumvirate pioneered the modern art.

 POST WAR 1946-1972

-Various art like abstract, public painting, modern and, conservative arts were
introduced.Malls, Real Estates, and many more advanced ar- chitecture were made.
 70s to CONTEMPORARY 1970-PRESENT

-Medias such as Multimedia, mixed media and Trans media were introduced. Figurative and
non- figurative arts were also developed.Modern Architectures like malls, real-estates, condos, hotels,
resorts, commercial buildings and many more architectures were built.