GROUP-3
FERNANNDO AMORSOLO
AND
CARLOS FRANCISCO
Contemporary Arts in the Philipppines and
the different regions
Today's
Lesson
Discussion
Today, we will learn the lifes, works, and the
contribution of legend Fernando Amorsolo
and Carlos Francisco in Philippine Arts.
FERNANDO AMORSOLO
Fernando Amorsolo (1892–1972) was a
Filipino painter, known as the First
National Artist of the Philippines.
Born in Manila, he studied at the
University of the Philippines School
of Fine Arts and continued his
studies in Madrid, Spain for one year.
He is known for his mastery of light
and his idealized depictions of rural
Filipino life.
May 30, 1892-April 24, 1972
FERNANDO AMORSOLO
Fernando Amorsolo’s
artworks were heavily
influenced by his
environment. When he was a
child, he began drawing and
sketching the rural landscape
that he grew up in. It is also
important to note that he
also featured his family as the
centerpiece of many of his
artworks.
May 30, 1892-April 24, 1972
FERNANDO AMORSOLO
Fernando Amorsolo’s
artworks were heavily
influenced by his
environment. When he was a
child, he began drawing and
sketching the rural landscape
that he grew up in. It is also
important to note that he
also featured his family as the
centerpiece of many of his
artworks.
May 30, 1892-April 24, 1972
CONTRIBUTION TO
PHILIPPINE ARTS
Fernando Amorsolo is celebrated for his
significant contributions to Philippine art,
particularly his mastery of light and his idyllic
depictions of rural life. He is known as the
"Grand Old Man of Philippine Art" and was
the first recipient of the National Artist
Award for Painting. His use of backlighting
and natural light, especially the "Philippine
sunlight," became his artistic signature and a
defining characteristic of his style.
ART STYLES AND
CAREER
Amorsolo's art is known for its use of bright
colors and the "Chiaroscuro backlighting"
technique, creating a distinctive glow
around his subjects.
He frequently depicted rural scenes,
including rice planting, harvesting, and other
daily activities, often featuring the "dalagang
Filipina" (Filipino maiden).
His romanticized view of Philippine life, while
celebrated, also drew criticism for its
idealized portrayal of rural scenes.
ART STYLES AND
CAREER
He worked as an instructor, a draftsman for the
Bureau of Public Works, chief artist for the
Pacific Commercial Company, and director of
the UP School of Fine Arts.
Amorsolo's art is known for its use of bright
colors and the "chiaroscuro backlighting"
technique, creating a distinctive glow around
his subjects.
He frequently depicted rural scenes, including
rice planting, harvesting, and other daily
activities, often featuring the "dalagang Filipina"
(Filipino maiden).
ART STYLES AND
CAREER
His romanticized view of Philippine life, while
celebrated, also drew criticism for its idealized
portrayal of rural scenes.
He worked as an instructor, a draftsman for the
Bureau of Public Works, chief artist for the
Pacific Commercial Company, and Director of
the UP School of Fine Arts
WORKS
Fernando Amorsolo Artworks at Salcedo
Auctions has offered many Fernando Amorsolo
artworks. These are mostly oil on canvas
paintings but also include drawings,
lithographs, and posters. Amorsolo painted
over 10 thousand artworks during his lifetime.
Here are some:
ARTWORKS
• Dalagang bukid
• The Palay Maiden
• Fruit Seller
• Planting Rice
• Lavenderas
• Harvesting Rice
PLANTING RICE
Depicts farmers working happily in the fields; shows the beauty of
rural life and the importance of agriculture
DALAGANG
BUKID
and
THE PALAY
MAIDEN
Portrait of a Filipina in traditional attire, symbolizing grace,
purity, and Filipino identity.
The Making of the
Philippine Flag
Historical painting
showing Marcela
Agoncillo sewing the
first Philippine flag. It
reflects patriotism
and nationalism. -
EL CIEGO
A touching image of a blind man
guided by a young girl—showing
compassion and Filipino values
of family and care.
THE MAID OF BATAAN
LAVENDERAS
THE FRUIT
SELLER
Carlos Francisco
Carlos "Botong" Francisco is primarily
known as a Filipino muralist and a
Carlos Modesto Villaluz National Artist for Visual Arts, recognized
Francisco Born on for his significant contributions to
Philippine modern art and his unique
November 4, 1912- March
style that incorporated traditional Filipino
31, 1969 (age 56), Angono.
themes and cultural elements. He is also
University of the known for his large-scale historical
Philippines Diliman (1930– paintings and his role in pioneering
1935) Felipe Francisco. Philippine modernism
November 4, 1912- March 31, 1969
Carlos Francisco
•He is known for revolutionizing
the fine arts landscape of the
Philippines
. •He was a prominent mural
painter for many decades, best
recognized for his historical
works
. •He was one of the earliest
Filipino modernists, alongside
Galo Ocampo and Victorio C.
Carlos Francisco
ART STYLES
He used vibrant folk
colors, rhythmic lines,
and beautiful patterns.
He invoked the social
nature of Philippine
gatherings and
festivities. His images
were inspired by
mythology, history,
legends, and modern-day
Philippine village culture.
Carlos Francisco
AWARDS
He became a national
artist on the year 1973.
“National Artist for Visual
Arts” -1st prize at The
Exhibition of the Art
Association of the
Philippines, National
Museum, 1948 -Patnubay
ng Sining at Kalinangan
Award ( Stalwart of Art
and Culture) 1964
ARTWORKS
WORKS OF CARLOS FRANCISCO
1. The Martyrdom of Rizal
2. Magpupukot, 1957
3. First Mass at Limasawa
4. The progress of Medicine in the
Philippines
5. Bayanihan, 1962
6. Progress Through Education, 1964
7. Filipino Struggles Through History
8. The Invasion of Limahong- November
29, 1574
The
It depicts the Martyrdom
execution of Dr. Jose of Rizal
P. Rizal, a Philippine
national hero, in
Bagong Bayan. The
mural was
commissioned by
Fort Santiago for the
Rizal Shrine.
Magpupukol,
1957
Magpupukol implies pulling in
the net. It is based on the lives of
fishermen in his hometown of
Angono, Rizal. -The most famous
masterpiece was undoubtedly
the commissioned painting on
the Filipino struggle for freedom,
which can be found at Manila
City Hall's Bulwagang Katipunan.
In 1964, he received the Republic
Cultural Heritage Award.
First Mass at
Limasawa
Fr. Pedro Valderama
presiding mass on an
improvised altar in
front of Ferdinand
Magellan, Spanish
soldiers, and locals in
amazement.
The progress of
Medicine in the
Commissioned in Philippines
1953 to portray the
history of Philippine
medicine. Currently
on display in the
National Museum of
Fine Arts in Manila.
Bayanihan,
1962
A prevalent Filipino
tradition.
Representation of
Filipino togetherness
from many years ago.
Progress Through
Education, 1964
Depicts the arrival
and spread of
education in the
Philippines,
dramatizing the
importance of
education.
Filipino Struggles
Through History
History of Manila
from the first great
rajahs of Tondo,
Spanish Colonial
Period, Balagtas Rizal,
and the Revolution of
1896, up to the
American Period.
The Invasion of
Limahong- November
29, 1574
Named after the
infamous Chinese
pirate Limahong,
who attempted to
attack the country in
the 16th century.
LET US REVIEW.
Thank
You
