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    The document provides information on various Philippine art forms, including: - Paintings by Amorsolo and Luna that depict cultural scenes and events; - The Oblation statue at the University of the Philippines, which symbolizes sacrifice for one's country; - Traditional sculptures and carvings from regions such as Ifugao, Paete, Pampanga, and Maranao that showcase cultural motifs and designs. Many art forms were used to convey religious, historical or cultural meanings through mediums like painting, sculpture, carving, and design.

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    The document provides information on various Philippine art forms, including: - Paintings by Amorsolo and Luna that depict cultural scenes and events; - The Oblation statue at the University of the Philippines, which symbolizes sacrifice for one's country; - Traditional sculptures and carvings from regions such as Ifugao, Paete, Pampanga, and Maranao that showcase cultural motifs and designs. Many art forms were used to convey religious, historical or cultural meanings through mediums like painting, sculpture, carving, and design.

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     Paintings were used as religious propagandas to spread Catholicism

     Juan Luna’s Spoliarium – first prize in Madrid.


     UP and UST have done much for Philippine Arts
     Fernando Zobel has come with the book of the religious sculptures of the Philippines while
    Galo Ocampo edited it.

    a. LOOKING AT ART: AMORSOLO’S ‘ANTIPOLO FIESTA’, 1947


    This oil painting on canvas depicts a rural scene where a group of people is shown celebrating s
    fiesta in Antipolo.
    It can be said that the pair of dancers are in the usual same pose as those of dancers in Fernando
    Amorsolo’s various well-known tinikling-related paintings.

    b. LOOKING AT ART: TOLENTINO’S ‘UP OBLATION’


    The Oblation is the masterpiece of first National Artist of Sculpture Guillermo Tolentino.
    University President Rafael Palma
    “Mi Ultimo Adios” (Last Farewell).
    P2,000.
    The model of the statue has been widely rumored to be Fernando Poe. Sr., though there are sources
    that claim that the real model was Tolentino’s student apprentice Anastacio Caedo.
    The original Oblation was unveiled in 1939 in Ermita, Manila by Gregoria de Jesus de Nakpil,
    widow of hero Andres Bonifacio.
    The Oblation depicts a man facing upward with arms outstretched, symbolizing selfless offering
    of oneself to his country.

    c. LOOKING AT ART: JUAN LUNA’S ‘SPOLIARIUM’


    The painting features a glimpse of Roman history centered on the bloody camage brought by
    gladiatorial matches.
    Spoliarium is Latin word referring to basement of the Roman Colosseum where the fallen and
    dying gladiators are dumped in devoid of their worldly possessions.
    The Spoliarium is the most valuable oil-on-canvas painting by Juan Luna, a Filipino educated at
    the Academia de Dibujo y Pintura ( Philippines ) and at the Academia de San Fernando in Madrid,
    Spain.
    With a size of 4.22 meters x 7.675 meters, it is the largest painting in the Philippines.
    A historical painting made by Luna in 1884 as an entry to the prestigious Exposicion de Bellas
    Artes ( Madrid Art Exposition , May 1884 ) and eventually won for him the First Gold Medal.
    National Museum of the Philippines.
    Bahay Kubo or Nipa Hut - made of impermanent materials, has a style that lasted through the years

    Sculpture is the most familiar art forms among Filipinos.


    First sculptures used clays and stones to create sculptures that depicts normal life and acts of
    worship.
    Ethnic sculpture using wood and clay by carving, molding using clays, and casting when using
    metals.
    Woodcarving has been part of the ancient tradition of Malay.

    LOOKING AT ART: THE HIGANTES OF ANGONO, RIZAL


    Higantes started during the Spanish colonial Times
    Higantes are used as way of protesting their stuggle.
    Traditional Higantes are made of bamboo and colorful cloths. The face is made of paper mache.
    3 old Higantes – Father, mother and child higante
    Higantes measure 4 to 5 ft in diameter, 10 to12 ft in height.
    Bamboo strips or yantok were used as the skeleton frame of the body

    LOOKING AT ART: THE SCULPTURES OF PAETE, LAGUNA


    The name Paete is derived from Tagalog word “paet”, which means chisel
    Paeteños or Paetenians
    Mariano, Madriñan , whose Obra maestra is Mater Dolorosa , was honored by King of Spain with
    a prestigious award in Amsterdam in 1882. It is the “Carving Capital Of the Philippines” and was
    proclaimed on March 15, 2005.
    It is also believed that the modern yo-yo was invented in Paete.
    Today the town thrives mainly on the sale and export of wood carvings ad taka, tourism poultry
    industry, farming and fishing.

    LOOKING AT ART: THE TAKA OF PAETE, LAGUNA


    It is made using a carved wooden structure used as a mold.
    Originated in Paete, Laguna in the Philippines.
    Pioneered by Maria Piday
    Tere Afuang, a knowledgeable practitioner of the craft, popularized the craft.
    Takaan – a carved wooden structure used as a mold in making taka

    LOOKING AT ART: THE GIANT LANTERN FESTIVAL OF PAMPANGA


    Occurs every Saturday before Christmas eve
    Also called Ligligan Parol
    Christmas Capital of the Philippines (San Fernando, Pampanga)
    Lubenas – 9-day novena, brought around each barrio
    Parol - Spanish word farol which means lantern
    To honor Pres. Manuel L. Quezon for making Mt. Arayat an official tourist resort
    20 ft today with 8000-10000 lights

    LOOKING AT ART: THE SANICULAS COOKIE MOLD CARVINGS OF PAMPANGA


    Saniculas cookies are arrowroot cookies that have the image of St. Nicholas molded on it ergo the
    name Saniculas.
    St. Nicholas is also known as “the healer” and is the go to saint for those who need “healing” from
    illnesses.
    The Panecillos de San Nicholas also called Pan San Nicolas or Saniculas was introduced by the
    Agustinian Friars.
    It used to be made only on September 10,

    LOOKING AT ART: SINGKABAN OR BAMBOO ART OF BULACAN


    refers to "sining at kalinangan ng bulacan"
    The main material for the singkaban is bamboo
    Singakaban is popular in Hagonoy in Malolos, Bulacan.
    Singkaban Festival
    Annual provincial event where Bulaceno culture and arts featured in a week long celebration
    Balagtasan and Kundiman.

    LOOKING AT ART: THE BUL-UL OF IFUGAO


    It is carved wooden figure used to guard rice crop of Northern Luzon.
    It is also called "Rice God".
    Alwen bul - ul - ceremony being conducted by priest to ensure that the Bul - Ul has spiritual power
    Male Bul - Ul has pestle and loin cloth and female has mortar with tapis, earrings, and anklets.
    Bul - Ul are traditionally carved in narra or Ipil wood or sometimes stone.
    LOOKING AT ART: OKIR DESIGN OF MARANAO
    Okir is the term for geometric and flowing designs which are often based on an elaborate leaf and
    vine pattern and folk motifs that can be usually found in Maranao
    Okir a datu refers to the ornamental design for men and okir a bay to that for women
    the panalong, a carved beam that protrudes in the front of the house and styled with okir motif
    sarimanok, a chicken-like figure that carries a fish in its beak.
    Okir is said to be firstly made in Tugaya, Lanao del Sur, as Tugaya is known as the home of
    Maranao artisans

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