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    The Works of Luna

    and Amorsolo
    SECTION 4
    Juan Luna and Fernando Amorsolo are
    two important artist in the history of
    visual arts in the Philippines. Their
    artworks illustrate important points in
    Philippine history. This section focuses on
    the life of these two artists and their
    most important works.
    Intended Learning
    Outcomes
    At the end of this section, the students are
    expected to:
    1. Identify the symbolism used in the works
    of Luna and Amorsolo
    2. Explain the importance of the works of
    Luna and Amorsolo to the grand
    narrative of Philippine history; and
    3. Evaluate the relevance of the works of
    Luna and Amorsolo to the present time
    Juan Luna (1857-1899)

    Juan Luna was born on October 23, 1857 in Badoc, Ilocos Norte. He was third among the seven
    children of Joaquin Luna de San Pedro y Posadas (from Zambales) and Laureana Novacio y
    Ancheta (from La Union). He married Maria de la Paz Pardo de Tavera and had two children. He
    was granted the title Licentiate Pilot for High Seas after passing the government examination
    for sailors. He was also a member of the Hong Kong Revolutionary Committee (Hong Kong
    Junta) that tried to convince Emilio Aguinaldo during his exile in Hong Kong to return to the
    Philippines and take part in the armed rebellion against the Spaniards

    Many Filipino middle class families had the chance to study not only in the Philippines but in
    Europe as well, allowing them to be exposed to new ideas and ideologies. It was during this time
    that Juan Luna became famous for his artistic works.
    Historical Background of
    Luna’s Paintings
    Many of Luna’s paintings illustrate literary and historical scenes that carried political
    commentaries. The most important work of Luna is the Spoliarium, the largest painting in the
    Philippines (4.22m x 7.67m). Luna spent eight months working on the painting which is now
    displayed in the main gallery of the National Museum of Fine Arts. It won three golf medals in
    the 1884 Exposicion Nacional de Ballas Artes in Madrid. Another work of Juan Luna is the La
    Muerte de Cleopatra (The Death of Cleopatra) which won the silver medal in the 1881 Exposicion
    Nacional de Ballas Artes in Madrid. When The Battle of Lepanto. another work of Luna, won the
    gold medal in the 1888 Exposicion Nacional de Ballas Artes in Madrid, Jose Rizal delivered a
    congratulatory speech for the success of Juan Luna.
    Spoliarium

    The Battle Of Lepanto


    Fernando Cueto
    Amorsolo (1892-1972)
    Fernando Amorsolo was born in Calle Heran (popularly known today as Pedro Gil) in Paco,
    Manila on May 20, 1892. He studied at the Art School of the Liceo de Manila and at the University
    of the Philippines' School of Fine Arts. He worked as draftsman for the Bureau of Public Works,
    as a Chief Artist at the Public Commercial Company, and as a part time instructor in the
    University of the Philippines.

    Amorsolo painted and sketched more than 10,000 pieces over his lifetime using natural and
    backlighting techniques, which gave him numerous awards and recognitions. The themes of his
    paintings are mostly rural Philippine landscapes.
    Historical Background of
    Amorsolo's Paintings

    Amorsolo's paintings depict life during the late American regime and the Japanese occupation
    in the Philippines. He was known for his works focusing on rural landscapes that show his
    mastery in the use of light. Amorsolo's significant paintings during the Japanese occupation
    depict wartime atrocities particularly the suffering of the Filipinos under the Japanese
    authorities. Some of Amorsolo's works presenting such scenes are the Bombing of The
    Intendencia, the Bombing of the Legislative Building, the Rape of Manila, and the Burning of Sto.
    Domingo, all produced in 1942; Rizal Avenue in Ruins and Defense of a Filipino Woman's Honor in
    1945; and the Burning of Manila in 1946.
    The Rape Of Manila

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