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SUGGESTIVENESS- the quality associated with the emotional a. PAINTING and SCULPTURE –
power of art. It moves us deeply and stir our feeling and - Artistic paintings were introduced to Filipinos in the
imagination. 16th century when Spaniards came to the
Philippines.
SPIRITUAL- the capacity to inspire and elevate the spirit by
- Spaniards used paintings as religious propaganda.
bringing out moral values.
The purpose of the paintings between 16th- 19th
centuries was to aid the Catholic Church.
PERMANENCE- The great work of art endures and its appeal is
- In early 19th century, wealthier, educated Filipinos
lasting.
introduced more secular Filipino art.
UNIVERSALITY- Great art is timeless and timely. It is forever - First ART school was established by Damian
relevant and appeals to one and all. Domingo in 1820.
STYLE- Great artworks are marked by their memorable SPOLIARIUM by Juan Luna was awarded first prize at
substance and distinctive style. an art competition in Madrid in 1884. It is the largest
painting in the Philippines (4.22 x 7.675m)
FORM- Artistic forms are skeletal structures or conceptual
frameworks designed to support or enclose parts of the work of ANTIPOLO FIESTA by Fernando Amorsolo 1947-
art. It is the organization, arrangement, or framework of an depicts a rural scene in celebration of fiesta
artwork.
UP OBLATION – the masterpiece of National Artist
Guillermo Tolentino as commissioned by the university
president in 1935.