This art shows us what is the
history of the Filipinos back then
during the Spanish era. In
addition, it conveys the
heart/courage of our ancestors
to have a bright future for the
new generations of Filipinos and
to set our country free from
colonizers.
EXPRESSIONISM
IN THY EYES
PHILIPPINES
Spoliarium by Juan Luna
Did you know that?
Juan Luna spent 8 months to
paint this masterpiece and this
painting awarded him a gold
medal.
Filipino Struggles Through History
by Carlos “Botong” Francisco
The painting shows the dying
gladiators, and the deeper
meaning of this art is to convey
the inevitable deaths of Filipinos
back then during the Spanish
regime.
CRUZ, JULIAN RILEY S.
12 STEM B
This work of art by Jose Joya
depicts a rectangular painting that
shows a wide variety of color
yellow and he also used the
technique called "impasto" in this
art, In addition Joya is the pioneer
of modern art in the Philippines
Granadean Arabesque by Jose Joya
Did you know that in 2017, this
painting was sold for 64.5
million PHP making it the most
expensive contemporary art at
the auction.
First Mass at Limasawa
by Carlos "Botong' Francisco
This painting by Botong was
used to remember the first
mass in the
Philippines at the Limasawa
Island in 1521, and also to
observe the adaptation of
Christianity here in the
Philippines during the Spanish
era.
The meaning of this painting is
to have faith in God and trust
Him, since the creator of this
art has a strong conviction to
God.
The Fishermen by Ang Kiukok