MODERN ERA OF THE PHILIPPINE ARTS SLIDES

Modern Era of the Philippines

1. PRESENTED BY: CHELSEA BUSTAMANTE AND RONNEL CAMPO
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3. Modern art began after World War 2
and the granting of independence. The
main theme of art works in this time is
national identity.

4. These artists experimented with materials,
subject matter, technique, and developed new
theories about art, its role in the modern world,
and the function of the artist. In this era artists
explored various mediums, techniques and
themes that were at that time considered “new”.

5. These artists experimented with materials,
subject matter, technique, and developed new
theories about art, its role in the modern world,
and the function of the artist. In this era artists
explored various mediums, techniques and
themes that were at that time considered “new”.

6. The most well- known proponent of
Modern art painting is Victorio Edades.
His work were initially rejected and
misunderstood but later on his
modernist sensibility was shared by
several artists.

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The Builders

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The Builders The sketch

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The Beggars
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16. CARLOS “BOTONG” FRANCISCOCARLOS “BOTONG” FRANCISCO

17. CARLOS “BOTONG” FRANCISCOCARLOS “BOTONG” FRANCISCO

18. CARLOS “BOTONG” FRANCISCOCARLOS “BOTONG” FRANCISCO

19. CARLOS “BOTONG” FRANCISCOCARLOS “BOTONG” FRANCISCO
Angono-based painter who
depicted Philippine history in
his “History of Manila” mural
at the Manila City Hall

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23. PARISH OF THE HOLY SACRIFICE (DIOCESE OF CUBAO)PARISH OF THE HOLY SACRIFICE (DIOCESE OF CUBAO)

24. CHURCH OF THE RISEN LORD (QUEZON CITY)CHURCH OF THE RISEN LORD (QUEZON CITY)

25. KEY TAKEAWAYS
The main theme of art works in this time is
NATIONAL IDENTITY.
Victorio Edades - most well-known proponent of
Modern art painting.
Modern Art Artists includes: Vicente Mansala, Carlos
“Botong Francisco, Fernando Amorsolo, Juan
Arellano, etc.
They were expiremental about different art forms.