HUM 111 ARTS

APPRECIATION

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Torres, Emmanuel Rosales May 11, 2021

BS Crim 1-A Monday 2:00-5:00pm Ms. Sonia M. Capio

09510992611/torresemmanuel2407@gmail.com Emmanuel Torres
1896 First Revolution in
Southeast Asia
The Philippine Revolution (1896–
1898)
It also called the Tagalog War by the
Spanish, was a revolution and
subsequent conflict fought between
the Spanish colonial regime and the
people and insurgents of the
Philippines. The goal of the revolution
was to gain independence after more
than 300 years of Spanish colonial
rule.

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Flag of Katipunan(KKK)
The first Philippine flags was
made of red cloth with white
KKK initials sewn in white.
The red color symbolized the
blood of the members of the
Katipunan in which inductee to
the society signed in their
names with their own blood. 4
Who made this? What what his intention in making
it?
Carlos V. Francisco, also known as Botong
Francisco, is muralist. Which means they paint
directly on wall. He was born on November 4,
1912 at Angono Rizal, Philippines. He is known
for his works such as The Blood Compact, First
Mass at Limasawa, Rizal’s Martyrdom and
Bonifacio mural.I think the artist wants us to see
the patriotism of the Filipinos. The revolted
against the Spaniards, who conquer our country
and treat us like slaves. The abuse power of the
Spaniards is huge so the Filipinos revolted against
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them. Andres Bonifacio created KKK and fight
Where and when was this made? What was happening around the artist
at the time?

The Filipino Struggles Through History chronicles the history of Manila from the pre-
colonial period to the American occupation. It was among Francisco’s last works of arts
and it was finished months before his death in 1969.It was commissioned by former
Manila Mayor Antonio Villegas for the Bulwagang Katipunan or Office of the Mayor of
Manila City Hall in 1968. Botong Francisco’s work was commissioned in 1964 by the
city government of Manila. It comprises a series of paintings depicting crucial events in
Philippine history, from the arrival of Spaniards in the Philippines, the formation of the
Katipunan, battles in the Philippine Revolution and eventual freedom from American
rule.

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Who or what is the subject? How is the
subject Represented?
Andres Bonifacio led the KKK in the
revolution against the Spaniards.
Andres is holding a revolver and an
itak. Some katipuneros used bamboos
as their spear, one has a rifle, another
one has a knife and the others have
their itaks. Also there re flame above
the painting, which I think it symbolizes
the burning of their passion to revolt
against the Spaniards. It means the fire
will be not be easily taken out.
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 How was this made? What style was used?

The Filipino Struggles Through History is an artwork by

Filipino artist Botong Francisco. The artwork is a
declared National Cultural Treasure.
Fransisco made the painting in Medium Oil on canvas,
and his work in his Movement is Cubism
Created on 1964.
The subject of this painting History of the Philippines
where Katipunan right for our freedom. This Painting
locates National Museum of Fine Arts, Manila
The subject of his paintings are Philippine
genre, historical nudes and society portraits.
The styles of his paintings are Impressionism,
Luminsim and Realism.
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How did the artist’s audience received the work? What did it mean for
them during that time?

I think the artist wants us to see the patriotism of the Filipinos. The
revolted against the Spaniards, who conquer our country and treat us
like slaves. The abuse power of the Spaniards is huge so the Filipinos
revolted against them. Andres Bonifacio created KKK and fight for the
freedom of our country.
I saw this painting many times. Every time I see this work, I’m proud
to be a Filipino. I feel being patriotic. Because Filipinos fought for our
independence after being conquered for 333 years.

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References
✔ https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Filipino_Struggles_Through
_History
✔ https://www.geringerart.com/artists/carlos-villaluz-francisco/
✔ https://en.google-info.in/61408650/1/filipino-struggles-
through-history.html

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