Lesson 3:

Works of Luna and

Amorsolo
(Paintings)
 Background of the Authors
Juan Luna Y Novicio, better know as Juan
Luna was a Filipino painter, sculptor and a
political activist of the Philippine Revolution
during the late 19th century. He became one
of the first recognized Philippine artists.

Born: October 23, 1857

Died: December 7,1899
 Background of the Authors
Fernando Amorsolo Y Cueto, was one of the most important
artists in the Philippines. Amorsolo was a portraitist and
painter of Rural Philippine Landscape. He is popularly know
for his craftmanship and mastery in the use of light. He was
born on May 30,1892 in Paco, Manila. Don Faloian de la
Rosa, his mother's cousin, was also a Filipino painter. At the
age of 13, Amorsolo became an apprentice to De la Rosa,
who would eventually become the advocate and guide to
Amorsolo's painting career.
Born: May 30, 1892
Died: April 26, 1972
Historical Background of the
Document
Juan Luna
Which was held at the Ayala Museum as a part of series, two of the
panelist brought up the question whether the artist to be considered
as a major painter.
Fernando Amorsolo
THE GREAT ONE. Filipino artists in Philippine History with
masterpieces. He excel in artistry, but he also a political activist
during the time of the Philippine Revolution during the late 19th
century.
Works of Juan
Luna
Spoliarium
Spoliarium is a Latin word referring
to the basement of the Roman
Colosseum where the fallen and
dying gladiators are dumped and
devoid of their worldly possessions.

The painting was submitted by

Luna to the Exposicion National
de Bella Artes in 1889 in Madrid
where it garnered the first gold
medal.
 The Parisian
Life
"The Parisian Life" painting is also known as
Interior d’Un Café or "Inside a Café", even titled in
some books as "The Maid" and "Un Coquette" or
literally someone who is one step lower than
prostitute painted by Juan Luna. He is known to
use prostitutes as models in his painting sessions
for a very obvious reason - they're paid cheap. In
1904 at the World Fair’s Saint Louis Exposition in
the United States, this
painting won Silver Medal.

Dimensions: 57cm x 79cm (22 inches x 31 inches)

Espana y
Filipinas
Spain of the Philippines in
translation. Espana y Filipinas is an
allegorical painting, using two
female figures to represent the
colonial relationship between
Spain and the Philippines. It is an
1886 oil wood by Filipino painter
illustrado, and revolutionary
activist created 1886.
The Death of
Cleopatra
Spain of the Philippines in
translation. Espana y Filipinas is an
allegorical painting, using two
female figures to represent the
colonial relationship between
Spain and the Philippines. It is an
1886 oil wood by Filipino painter
illustrado, and revolutionary
activist created 1886.
Works of Fernando
Amorsolo
Planting Rice with Mayon
Volcano
Happy Filipino villagers in
their bright clothes and
straw hats work together
amid a green and sunlit
landscape of plenty. Behind
them, releasing a peaceful
plume of steam, rises the
beautifully symmetrical
cone of Mayon
stratovolcano.
Flag of our
Mothers
The fine skill of embroidery was
used by women to create
revolutionary flags and banners,
which in turn inspired the men,
so much so that they became a
source of protection or anting-
anting.
Mango
pickers

Oil on Canvas,
1936
Fruit
Gatherer
oil on board, 1950. A
specimen of
Amorsolo's conception
of an ideal Filipina
beauty.
 Contribution &
Relevance
During the post-war period, Insular Life commissioned Fernando Amorsolo to create
a series of paintings of historical events to be put in the offices (and which were
subsequently used in Insular Life calendars from the late '50s to '80s)- and paid him
P1,000 each?"

Amorsolo, created this artwork to show the true value of Filipinos. They are hard-
woring yet happy of what they are doing. Also make the world aware about true
Filipina Beauty . Overall, this painting was intended in show Filipino's
characteristic glow. This can be proven by looking at the characters in the
painting. Not only that, taking a look back at the events proves its true meaning.
 Contribution &
Relevance
The biggest contribution of Juan Luna is the Historical Spolarium. It is a
remarkable painting wherein it is a tremendous interpretations of the sociological
situations in the Philippines.
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