Painting Themes

Painting may be defined as a two dimensional form of

art that showcases artistic expression created on a flat
surface. Images are made by applying pigment on a
prepared surface using typically one or a combination of
the following tools: brush, palette knife, spray, finger, etc.
There are a number of medium used for painting and
other two dimensional work. These include oil, acrylic,
watercolor, poster color, pastel, ink, etc. these media are
applied on a surface such as canvas, paper, wood,
cardboard etc.
Early paintings and other fine arts were primarily religious
in nature.
Contemporary paintings found in the
Philippines range from the academic style,
the artistic style espoused by the European
Art academies of the 1800s which
promoted the depiction of idealize and
classical beauty to that of the stark realism
and abstraction of many modernist and
contemporary styles.
Religious themes
Primary subject for the artworks during the Spanish colonial times.
In the present, murals can be seen in many churches.

Renato Habulan
Joey Velasco
Historical themes
Can be seen in the works of Angono Rizal native Carlo Botong V. Francisco
whose masterpiece Filipino Struggles through History depicts Manilas
historical events.
Portraiture themes
Commemorate personalities and are seen in many formal institutions such as
government offices.

Antipas Biboy Rafael Del Casal

Delotavo

Daryl de leaon
Descallar
Still life
Portrays inanimate objects. It was traditionally composed of a basket or bowl
of fruits and flowers in vases on at table.
Paz Paterno (1867 Vicente Manansala
1914) (1910 2981)
Landscapes
Depict the beauty of the outdoors. It can be the natural environment such as
the countryside and other rural scenery, including seascapes which focuses
on the imagery of bodies of water.
Prudencio Lamarroza Manuel Baldemor
(b. 1943) (b. 1947)
Nude
Popular subject in the Philippine contemporary visual
arts.
Romulo Olazo
Ben Cabrera

Cesar Legaspi
Genres
Showcase people doing everyday activities and
chores.
Mauro Malang
Santos

Mario Parial
 Rubric Points
Elements of Design (Line,
10
texture etc..)

Principles of Design (Balance,

10
emphasis, contrast, unity)
Creativity 10
Skills 10
Critical Analysis 10