Art History - GROUP1

HISTORY OF ART
& PHILIPPINE ART
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Group 1 - Andrade, Altabano, Bactad, Miranda, Paguila
TOPIC OUTLINE
HISTORY OF
THE PHILIPPINE
ARTS
HISTORY OF ART
INTRODUCTION
TO THE ART
HISTORY
ART HISTORY
Art history studies the essence and forms of
all art all over the world over time that has
passed, which consists of different artistic
movements, styles, cultures, and periods
wherein it was created. Over time, its styles,
significance, symbolisms, or meanings
develop from ancient to contemporary styles
that shape the kind of art and appreciation
that people have of art throughout time.
HISTORY OF
ART
HISTORY
PRE-HISTORIC ART
The earliest art form can be traced back to
prehistoric times when our ancestors created
cave paintings to depict their daily lives and
rituals.
These cave paintings were created using simple
tools such as animal bones, sticks, and charcoal
and depicted images of animals, humans, and
abstract symbols.
Prehistoric art was primarily created for religious
and spiritual purposes, reflecting the beliefs and
customs of early human civilizations.
HISTORY OF ART
It refers to the artistic traditions of the ancient
civilizations of Egypt, Greece, and Rome, which
ANCIENT ART emerged around 3000 BCE and lasted until the fall of
the Roman Empire in 476 CE.
Ancient art was heavily influenced by religion,
mythology, and politics and was often used to glorify
the rulers and idols of each civilization.
Egyptian art was characterized by its elaborate
funerary art and monumental architecture, while
Greek art was known for its realism and idealism,
and Roman art was renowned for its portraiture and
architectural innovations.
MEDIEVAL ART
Medieval art was heavily influenced
The medieval period, which lasted
by religion, with most artworks
from the 5th to the 15th century,
created to decorate churches,
was characterized by the rise of
monasteries, and other religious
Christianity and the emergence of
buildings.
feudalism.
Medieval art was characterized by
its religious symbolism, flat and
stylized figures, and bright colors.
RENAISSANCE ART
Renaissance art was born in
Florence, Italy, in the early 14th
century and continued to be
the dominant style across
Europe until the 19th century.
The Renaissance was a period

of artistic, cultural, and
intellectual rebirth.
RENAISSANCE ART
The Renaissance was characterized by a
renewed interest in classical art and
culture and a focus on humanism,
individualism, and secularism.
Humanism primarily drove the
Renaissance, a cultural movement
emphasizing human achievements in
various fields such as literature, science,
and education.
Renaissance art was marked by its
realism, perspective, and use of light and
shadow, and was often commissioned by
wealthy patrons and rulers.
BAROQUE ART
The Baroque period emerged in the 17th century and
preceded Rococo, also known as the Late Baroque period. It
originated in Rome, Italy.
Baroque art was characterized by its dramatic and
emotional style, as well as its use of ornate decoration and
illusionistic techniques.
Baroque art was often used to glorify the Catholic Church
and the absolute monarchies of Europe and was
characterized by its grandeur, dynamism, and theatricality.
Rococo. Late Baroque - More graceful than Baroque, but
exceptionally intricate. Primarily French influenced (rococo -
derived from the French word rocaille meaning shell and
rock ornamentation)
BAROQUE ART
JOHANNES VERMEER,
GIRL WITH A PEARL EARING, C. 1665
NEO-CLASSICISM ART
Neoclassical movement
Neoclassical artists sought to
emerged in Europe in the
revive the ideals of the classical
mid-18th century and
world, emphasizing order,
lasted until the early 19th
reason, and the pursuit of
century.
knowledge.
It was characterized as a revival of Opposition to the gaudy style of Baroque

and Rococo. It brought about a revival in
classical art inspired by the cultures classical thought, reflecting the ongoing
of Ancient Greece and Rome and social and political topics. Neo-classicists
was marked by its simplicity, clarity, believed that art had the power to
transform society and must, therefore,
and rationality. impart a moralizing message through it.
After the French Revolution in 1789, Europe experienced a significant social change. It
became clear that the hope for ‘liberty, equality, and fraternity’ had not been realized. This
gave wings to Romanticism, where artists celebrated the emotional intuition and perception of
the individual.
Romanticism ideas aligned with Enlightenment, which is a philosophical and literary

movement that emphasized on the individual.
A focus on emotion, imagination, and individualism characterized Romanticism.
Romantic artists sought to express their feelings and inner visions through art,
often emphasizing nature, the supernatural, and the sublime.
ROMANTICISM ART
IMPRESSIONISM ART
Starry Night. Vincent Van Gogh
Impressionism was a radical movement in the mid-

19th century that captured the artists' impressions of
their surroundings and lasted until the early 20th
century (mainly in France).
Impressionist artists sought to capture the sensory

experience of the world around them, often painting
outdoors or en plein air (a French expression meaning “in the
open air”).
Claude Monet, (Impression, Sunrise (Impression, soleil levant),

1872; )
MODERNISM
Modernism emerged in the late 19th century and
lasted until the mid-20th century, encompassing a
range of artistic movements and styles that rejected
traditional forms and techniques.
Modernist artists sought to break with the past and
embrace new forms of expression, often
experimenting with abstraction, fragmentation, and
distortion.
Modernist art was characterized by its emphasis on
individualism, originality, self-expression, and
engagement with social, political, and cultural issues.
CONTEMPORARY ART
Contemporary art refers to the art of the
present day, encompassing a wide
range of artistic movements and styles
that continue to evolve and change.
Contemporary art is characterized

by its diversity, experimentation, and
engagement with global issues, as
its use of new technologies and Left: Jeff Koons, Bouquet of Tulips, 1995-2004 / Right: Jeff Koons,
media. Ballon Dog Blue, 1994- 2000
Contemporary artists often

challenge traditional forms and
techniques, blurring the boundaries
between different art forms and
genres.
Cecily Brown, Untitled (Blood Thicker

Ai Weiwei, Forever Bicycles, 2011 Than Mud), 2012
PHILIPPINE ART
Artistic paintings were introduced to the Filipinos in the 16th
century when the Spaniards arrived in the Philippines. During
this time, the Spaniards used paintings as religious propaganda
to spread Catholicism throughout the Philippines.
The Americans brought their culture with them from art to

architecture to theater arts. Americans brought with them the
concept of modern and visual arts focusing on the natural and
romantic aspects of it.
Art of this century reflects the Philippines’ concoction of
Modern and Post-modern art which blends to the society’s
current issues and concepts.
PHILIPPINE ARTS
PRE-COLONIAL - (890BC-225AD)
Indigenous ancestors inhabited the
Philippines and the time before the
coming of our first colonizers. Arts in
this time were for ritual purposes or
everyday use only.
Back then there was already art that
was considered one of a kind and rich.
Traditions were orally passed than
written, and their earliest form of theater
was Rituals.
PHILIPPINE ARTS
PRE-COLONIAL - (890BC-225AD)
Includes:
pottery
weaving
tattoo
carving
jewelry
SPANISH COLONIAL
In the first centuries of Spanish

colonization, painting was limited to
religious icons. Portraits of saints The various forms of art produced
and of the Holy Family became a throughout Latin America reflect the
familiar sight in churches. productive changes in the development
of the new colony. The swiftness with
which Europeans established themselves
in the New World prompted a huge
demand for artistic creations, especially
with the founding of large religious
institutions.
PHILIPPINE ARTS
1800s
AMERICAN COLONIAL American colonization brought Western artistic influences to the
Philippines, impacting traditional art forms.
Portraiture:
Portraits of American colonial officials and local elites were common,
reflecting the social and political hierarchy.
Educational Institutions:
American colonial authorities established art schools and
institutions, providing formal art education and training.
Religious Art:
Continued production of religious art, but with a shift towards more
Westernized depictions of religious themes.
Architectural Changes:
American colonial architecture influenced buildings, introducing
elements of Neoclassicism and Beaux-Arts styles.
Photography:
The use of photography increased during this era, documenting
colonial activities, landscapes, and cultural practices.
Artists:
Fabian de la Rosa
Fernando Amorsolo
POST-COLONIAL
RETURN TO INDIGENOUS ROOTS

SOCIAL REALISM
BAYANIHAN SPIRIT
MODERNISM
NATIONAL ARTISTS
Maria Makiling, Carlos Botog Francsisco

CONTEMPORARY
POP ART
ABSTRACT EXPRESSIONISM:
PHOTOREALISM
CONTEMPORARY REALISM
INSTALLATION ART
DIGITAL AND NEW MEDIA ART
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HISTORY OF ART

& PHILIPPINE ART

The Renaissance was a period

It was characterized as a revival of Opposition to the gaudy style of Baroque

Romanticism ideas aligned with Enlightenment, which is a philosophical and literary

A focus on emotion, imagination, and individualism characterized Romanticism.

Impressionism was a radical movement in the mid-

Impressionist artists sought to capture the sensory

Claude Monet, (Impression, Sunrise (Impression, soleil levant),

Contemporary art is characterized

media. Ballon Dog Blue, 1994- 2000

Contemporary artists often

Cecily Brown, Untitled (Blood Thicker

The Americans brought their culture with them from art to

In the first centuries of Spanish

RETURN TO INDIGENOUS ROOTS

Maria Makiling, Carlos Botog Francsisco

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