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    Fernando Amorsolo painted "The Making of the Philippine Flag" in 1955 to depict the historical event of three women sewing the first flag of the Philippine Republic under General Emilio Aguinaldo. The warm, natural lighting technique highlights the empowering work of the women in a typical rural setting. The painting symbolizes forgotten Filipino traditions and customs, as well as the strength of Filipino women. It has become an iconic work of art that reminds viewers of the origins of the Philippine flag and the culture during the pre-colonial and Spanish colonial eras.

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    Fernando Amorsolo painted "The Making of the Philippine Flag" in 1955 to depict the historical event of three women sewing the first flag of the Philippine Republic under General Emilio Aguinaldo. The warm, natural lighting technique highlights the empowering work of the women in a typical rural setting. The painting symbolizes forgotten Filipino traditions and customs, as well as the strength of Filipino women. It has become an iconic work of art that reminds viewers of the origins of the Philippine flag and the culture during the pre-colonial and Spanish colonial eras.

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    Fernando Amorsolo painted "The Making of the Philippine Flag" in 1955 to depict the historical event of three women sewing the first flag of the Philippine Republic under General Emilio Aguinaldo. The warm, natural lighting technique highlights the empowering work of the women in a typical rural setting. The painting symbolizes forgotten Filipino traditions and customs, as well as the strength of Filipino women. It has become an iconic work of art that reminds viewers of the origins of the Philippine flag and the culture during the pre-colonial and Spanish colonial eras.

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    Gabriel, Andrea Joyce P.

    Student Output/Asynchronous
    February 27,2023

    𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐌𝐀𝐊𝐈𝐍𝐆 𝐎𝐅 𝐓𝐇𝐄 𝐏𝐇𝐈𝐋𝐈𝐏𝐏𝐈𝐍𝐄 𝐅𝐋𝐀𝐆

    I. Contextual Analysis

    1.1 Background of the Artists

    Fernando Cueto Amorsolo (1892 – 1972). Fernando Amorsolo painted and sketched more than
    ten thousand pieces over his lifetime using natural and backlighting techniques. His most known works
    are of the dalagang Filipina, landscapes of his Filipino homeland, portraits and WWII war scenes. Born in
    Calle Herran in Paco, Manila, on May 20, 1892, Fernando Amorsolo began drawing and sketching as a
    young boy. The family lived in Daet until the death of his father. At that time his mother moved the
    family to the home of her cousin, artist Don Fabian dela Rosa in Manila. Amorsolo was 13 years old at
    the time and in order to help provide for his family, he sold his drawings and began to study art under dela
    Rosa. Fernando Amorsolo was one of the most important artists in the history of painting in the
    Philippines.

    1.2 Historical Background of the Painting.

    The painting shows three women namely Marcella Marino de Agoncillo (on the right side) refer
    as the mother of the Philippine flag, with the help of Lorenza and Delfina Herbosa de Natividad which is
    actually the daughter of Marcela. They were tasked by Gen. Emilio Aguinaldo to sew the first flag for the
    new republic. The three women are sewing passionately which demonstrates elegance. The setting is
    inside of a house which is commonly known as “Bahay Kubo".

    The artist balanced his characters and the background in his painting which makes the painting
    balanced. There are no real lines in the painting because it is painted in a pointillist style. The colors of
    the author set the moods of the audiences as warm by the usage of brown and yellow colors. The yellow
    background signifies that it a beautiful sunny day. The colors of the characters were also contrasted with
    the background which made the painting calm as it seen. The artist shows rough texture in some parts of
    the painting namely the dresses as well as in the backgrounds. The artist uses a different color values for
    the dresses also to differentiate it from the background. That made the painting a realistic scene.

    1.3 When and Where was the painting made.


    Gabriel, Andrea Joyce P. Student Output/Asynchronous
    February 27,2023
    The making of Philippine flag is a masterpiece painting by Fernando Amorsolo in Philippines
    during the pre-colonial and Spanish colonization times in 1955.

    1.4 Contribution and Relevance of the Painting in the Philippine History

    It is believed that Fernando Amorsolo made this painting to show the citizens of the Philippines
    of how the Philippine flag was made and to remind them the traditions and customs that we did not realize
    it becomes faded. This painting also shows how powerful and talented women in our country are. Women
    are often discriminated and are set to fit the patriarchal standards. That women are born to be slaves of
    men. This painting is just a proof that women can do more than what the society standards have set for
    them.

    1.5 Relevance of the Painting to the Present Time.

    It's thought that Fernando Amorsolo created this artwork to remind Filipinos of long-forgotten
    traditions and rituals as well as to demonstrate how the Philippine flag was formed. The strength and
    talent of women in our nation are also demonstrated by this painting. Women face prejudice frequently
    and are expected to conform to patriarchal norms. that women are bred to serve as men's slaves. This
    artwork is only evidence that women are capable of going above and beyond what is expected of them by
    social norms.

    1.5 Your Overall observation and Insights about the Painting .(This includes your observations regarding
    the form, technique , and style used by the painter etc.

    Fernando Amorsolo used natural light in his paintings and developed the backlighting technique
    Chiaroscuro, Fernando Amorsolo made this painting to show the citizens of the Philippines of how the
    Philippine flag was made and to remind them the traditions and customs that we did not realize had faded.
    Considered one of the most significant works of art in the Philippines, The Making of the Philippine Flag
    is a Masterpiece by Fernando Amorsolo. mostly because it represented our culture and displayed the
    craftsmanship of our fellow Filipino ancestors.

    The warm, vintage colors of this painting make it unique. The fact that we Filipinos are colorful
    and vibrant but it took a lot to get us here leads me to believe that this artwork was intended to depict our
    culture at the time. I adore how it shows the three women working together to create the Philippine flag in
    a cozy afternoon-like setting, as if it were just another typical day for them. It seems empowering to me
    that kids treat the flag like a simple piece of fabric they weave every day for fun.
    Gabriel, Andrea Joyce P. Student Output/Asynchronous
    February 27,2023

    2. Content Analysis

    2.1 : Important Historical informations found in the Painting. ( Includes your literal interpretations and
    symbolical interpretations you found in the painting. )

    Amorsolo also painted a series of historical paintings on pre-Colonial and Spanish Colonization
    events. Amorsolo's Making of the Philippine Flag. His work on historical periods, especially his most
    famous work in popular culture, Confeccion de la Standarte Nacionale or Making of the Philippine Flag
    in 1955, has been frequently reproduced in commercial goods and has become a mainstay in Filipino
    popular culture.

    It's theorized that the thought behind this painting was that the piece was supposed to embrace the
    calm colors of the painting and remind Filipinos of the traditions that we have in our history. The very
    symbol of our country, the flag, and what we fought for as the three women were making it should never
    be forgotten as it is in our roots that though we look calm, we fight a fierce battle for justice.

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