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The Historical Entrance
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ABOUT THE NATIONAL MUSEUM:
The National Museum has a three-dimensional goal covering diverse of fields of knowledge through various educational, scientific and cultural activities. As an educational institution, the National Museum disseminates scientific and technical knowledge in more understandable and practical forms through lectures, exhibitions, interviews and publications for students and the general public. As a scientific institution, the National Museum conducts basic research programs combining integrated laboratory and field work in anthropology and archaeology, botany, geology, and zoology. It maintains reference collections on these disciplines and promotes scientific development in the Philippines. As a cultural center, the National Museum takes the lead in the study and preservation of the nation's rich artistic, historical and cultural heritage in the reconstruction and rebuilding of our nation's past and veneration of the great pioneers who helped in building our nation.
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I Am At The Doorway
Of The National Museum. |
ENTERING THE NATIONAL MUSEUM:This Picture Is Showing That I Am Happy To Go Inside The National Museum I Am Excited To Go Inside The National Museum To See The Craft Or Artwork Of Our National Artist Of The Philippines Like Fernando Amorsolo And Juan Luna I Am Fascinated In There Artwork Like The Spoliarium And The Dead Child. I Learned Many Things In The National Museum Like They Have The First Session Hall Of The Senate And The Senate Law Book Of Senate. I See People Bones Of The Mangyan Mummies. I See All This In The Old Building.
The Ten Paintings:
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Title: The Spoliarium.
Artist: Juan Luna.
Material or Meduim: Oil On Canvas.
Year: 1884.
Subjective Context: Roman History |
The painting features a glimpse of Roman history centered on the bloody carnage brought by gladiatorial matches. Spoliarium is a Latin word referring to the basement of the Roman Coliseum where the fallen and dying gladiators are dumped and devoid of their worldly possessions.At the center of Luna’s painting are fallen gladiators being dragged by Roman soldiers On the left, spectators ardently await their chance to strip off the combatants of their metal helmets and other armory. In contrast with the charged emotions featured on the left, the right side meanwhile presents a somber mood. An old man carries a torch perhaps searching for his son while a woman weeps the death of her loved one.The Spoliarium is the most valuable oil-on-canvas painting by Juan Luna, a Filipino educated at the Academia de Dibujo y Pintura (Philippines) and at the Academia de San Fernando in Madrid, Spain. With a size of 4.22 meters x 7.675 meters, it is the largest painting in the Philippines. A historical painting, it was made by Luna in 1884 as an entry to the prestigious Exposicion de Bellas Artes (Madrid Art Exposition, May 1884) and eventually won for him the First Gold Medal.
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Title: Normandie
Artist: Juan Luna
Material or Meduim: Oil On Wood
Year: 1889
Subjective Context: Spanish History |
2. Picnic In Normandie
The painting features a glimpse of Spanish history centered on a two woman having picnic in Normandie. Normandie is a Spanish word referring to the sophisticated lady of Spaniard where a Spanish man falling for the lady charm.
At the center of Luna’s painting are two lady having picnic in Normandie with animals on the left. Picnic In Normandie is most valuable oil – on – wood painting by Juan Luna, a Filipino educated at the Academia de Dibujo y Pintura (Philippines) and at the Academia de San Fernando in Madrid, Spain. With a size of 32.5 meters x 45.7 meters, it is the smallest painting in the Philippines. A historical painting, it was made by Luna in 1889 as an entry to the prestigious Exposicion de Bellas Artes (Madrid Art Exposition, May 1884) and eventually won for him the Third Gold Medal.
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Title: Assassination Of Governor Bustamante
and His Son.
Artist: Felix Resurrecion Hidalgo.
Material or Meduim: Oil - On Canvas
Year: 1871.
Subjective Context: Spanish Method. |
3. Assassination Of Governor Bustamante and His Son
The painting features of Spanish history centered on the bloody assassination of the Governor and His Son brought by angry people and government. At the center of Luna’s painting are the fallen Governor and His Son dragged by Spanish soldiers On the house of Governor Bustamante and His Son. The
Assassination Of Governor Bustamante and His Son is the most valuable oil-on-canvas painting by
Felix Resurrection Hidalgo , Felix Resurreccion Hidalgo was born on February 21, 1855 in Binondo Manila to Eduardo Resurreccion Hidalgo and Maria Barbara Padilla. He was the third of the seven children. He studied in the University of Sto. Tomas where his artistry was encouraged by Fr. Sabater. He also studied law but never finished it, instead he received a bachiller en filosofia in March, 1871. He was simultaneously enrolled at the Escuela De Dibujo Y Pintura under Spanish painter Agustin.
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Title: Planting Of Cross.
Artist: Vicente S. Manansala.
Material or Meduim: Oil -On-Canvass.
Year: 1960.
19th Century.
Subjective Method: Roman History. |
4. Planting Of Cross
The painting depicts the planting of the cross in Cebu in 1521 with Ferdinand Magellan, Spanish Soldiers and the Natives with intricate tattoos known as pintados. The original cross can still be found in a special kiosk in Cebu City. This mural painting is one of the best representation's of historical artwork in the collection. Manansala's rendition is an amalgamation of the traditional and modertechniques in painting. It also manifests his mastery of transparent cubism. The artwork was commissioned by the national government i celebration of the 400 years of The Philippine Christianization held in Cebu in 1965.
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Title: Ink Fish
Artist: Vicente S. Manansala.
Material or Medium: Oil-On-Canvass.
Year: 1960
20th Century.
Subjective Method: Philippine History |
5.Ink Fish("Ang Kiukok")
Ang Kiukok, declared National Artist for Painting in 2002, emerged in the 1960s as one of the second generation of modernists. His cubist style was influenced by his master, National Artist Vicente Manansala.
Ink Fish is a figurative abstract painting of an undersea life with three skeletal fish as prominent figures and full of colors. It was one of Ang Kiukok’s early works in the 1960s generally described as distorted, disjointed, and full of geometric skeletons with overlapping geometric forms. The subject borders on the artist’s social commentaries on the realities of life. Critics remark that the style of Ang Kiukok represents his negative view of reality - full of suffering, poverty, cruelty, and violence.
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Title: Governor Damariñas
Artist: Felix Resurrecion Hidalgo.
Material or Medium: Oil - On - Canvass
Year: 1970
19th Century
Subjective Context: Spanish History. |
6. Governor Dasmariñas
During the colonial period, the clergy was acknowledged as the power behind the government. There was no actual separation between the church and the state. Felix R. Hidalgo, a contemporary of Juan Luna, was one of the prime movers in using the visual arts in unmasking the true identity of the colonial rulers.
In the painting Governor Dasmariñas, Hidalgo was able to expose the supremacy of the church over the Spanish government. A good example of a historical painting, it depicts the figures of a Dominican friar dictating on Governor Dasmariñas, who seems to be helpless, to sign a document allegedly authorizing the immediate military assistance to the king of Cambodia. The artwork was formerly exhibited in the Malacañang Palace.
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Title: Hills Of Nikko
Artist: Jose T. Joya
Material or Medium: Abstract.
Year: 1960
17th Century.
Subjective Context: Roman History |
7. Hills Of Nikko
One such fine example of non-figurative abstract expressionism is the Hills of Nikko. It is the artist’s interpretation of one of the existing hills in Nikko, Japan. During wintertime, the hill’s imperfections are thoroughly covered by snow. However, during summertime, those imperfections are expressed by the artist in terms of bold brush strokes and super-imposition of lines.The painting is actually an allegory to human imperfections. The earth colors symbolize the weaknesses and limitations of humanity while the hues of greens and blues represent life and hope. The white background represents the snow that starts to envelop the mound. In the process, the entire imperfection will be covered thus presenting the cycle of life. Jose T. Joya Jr. introduced the style of non-figurative abstract expression in the Philippine visual art. He was also the exponent of contemporary art on ceramic with the Madonna and Child series.The artist also espoused interaction paintings among the leading contemporary painters namely Cesar Legaspi, Hernando Ocampo, and Vicente Manansala who are now National Artists.
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Title: The Dead Child.
Artist: Giuseppe Pellizza Da Volpedo.
Material or Medium: Oil-On-Canvass.
Year: 1996-1902.
19th Century.
Subjective Context: Roman History. |
8. The Dead Child
This painting revolved on the death of Giuseppe Pellizza Da Volpedo child the artist paint this painting to relieve the memory of child that the artist love so much.
Giuseppe Pellizza da Volpedo (July 28, 1868 - June 14, 1907) was an Italian painter. He was born and died in Volpedo, in the Piedmont region of northern Italy. Pellizza, considered a neo-impressionist artist, was a divisionist painter - using small dots of paints according to specific color theory. His most famous work is Il Quarto Stato ("The Fourth Estate"). This rich, expressive work has become a well-known symbol for progressive and socialist causes in Italy, and throughout Europe. The painting is shown during the opening credits of Bernardo Bertolucci's film 1900.
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Title: Philippines Death.
Artist: Fernando Amorsolo.
Material or Meduim: Oil - On Wood
Year: 1966
17th Century
Subjective Context: Philippine History. |
9. Philippine's Death
This painting show the democracy of the Filipino people, the will to speak of the Filipino people, and the Filipino people as asking when will be democracy in the Philippines.
This painting show the Philippines are not wealthy enough to deal with the other country's wealth like Japan, China, Vietnam, and Cambodia. the Filipino people still crying and complaining about poverty, overpopulation, abortion, education, and malnutrition.
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Title: Imeldific The First Lady
Artist: Basuki Abdullah.
Material or Medium: Oil - On - Canvass.
Year: 1986.
Subjective Context: Philippine History. |
10. Imeldific The First Lady
This painting is showing thefamous portrait of Imelda Marcos, done in 1977 by Basuki Abdullah (Indonesian painter). This is a huge painting (288.53 cm X 171.45 cm) and is on display at the National Museum of the Filipino People, Philippines (until January 15, 2009). This was one of the paintings that was almost destroyed at the height of the EDSA Revolution in 1986. The painting is on exhibit as part of the exhibit "Days of Drawing, Portraits of Passage."
The Five Sculpture:
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Title: Man Inside The Cave
Artist: Napoleon Abueva.
Material or Meduim: Sculpture On Wood
Year: 1970
15th Century. |
1. Man Inside The Cave.
This sculpture showing the man inside a cave. In also the man house and he leaves on it.
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Title: Mother and Child.
Artist: Napoleon Abueva.
Material or Medium: Sculpture On Stone
Year: 1960
18th Century. |
2. Mother and Child
The huge art piece is sculpted from solid adobe and shows abstract figures of a woman in a sitting position and holding a child. The child, meanwhile, clings on the head of his mother.The subject Mother and Child is very popular among visual artists. The National Museum prides itself with this Mother and Child sculpture created by Napoleon V. Abueva, a pioneer of Philippine modern sculpture.
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Title: Bust Of Mons G. Aglipay.
Artist: Guillermo E. Tolentino.
Material or Medium: Sculpture On Marmol.
Year: 1920
14th Century |
3. Bust Of Mons G. Aglipay
The Bust of Mons. G. Aglipay highlights the distinctive features that are trademarks of Guillermo Tolentino sculptures whether in terra cotta or bronze - perfect anatomy with particular emphasis in the eyes and character of the subject. Take note of the meticulous rendition of the cloth wherein the folds and texture are meticulously captured including the seemingly authoritarian look of the figure. The subject, Monsignor Gregorio Aglipay, was a former Catholic priest that became the founding bishop of the Philippine Independent Church (Iglesia Filipina Independiente) also known as the Aglipay Church. The classical style of sculpture in the Philippines is the pioneering effort of Guillermo E. Tolentino. He championed the cause for classical art in the Philippines withstanding several critics in the advent of modernization in the Philippine art.
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Title: Mother's Revenge.
Artist: Dr. Jose Rizal.
Material or Medium: Sculpture On Clay
Year: 1894.
19th Century. |
4. Mother's Revenge
The sculpture in terra cotta (clay), Mother’s Revenge, is an allegorical representation of what was happening in the Philippines during that period. Shown is a mother dog trying to rescue her helpless pup from the bite of the crocodile. The mother dog represents “mother Philippines” and the patriots who are doing their best to save the defenseless countrymen - the pup - from the cruelty of the Spaniards as represented by the crocodile. When Dr. Jose Rizal was exiled in Dapitan, Zamboanga, he made use of his artistic talent to create a piece that would symbolize the martyrdom and the exploitation of the indios by the colonizers. After more than 300 years of colonial rule, Rizal was the leading figure in the clamor for independence. Inscribed at the base of the sculpture is “Rizal Dapitan 1894”. The sculpture is an important cultural property in the National Museum collection.
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Title: La Descension De Jesus.
Artist: Graciano T. Nepomuceno.
Material or Medium: Wooden Plate Sculpture.
Year: 1900.
19th Century. |
5. La Descension De Jesus
The sculpture in hi-relief is an interpretation of Reuben’s wooden plate sculpture original. It depicts the moment when Christ was taken down from the cross by Joseph of Arimathea in the presence of His disciples and Mother Mary. Noteworthy is the meticulous rendition of several figures with anatomical and dimensional precision.The relief is an interpretation of the 13th Station of the Cross as found in all Roman Catholic Churches. The Stations of the Cross have been an educational forum for the Catholic Church to bring the Biblical events to the masses.Graciano T. Nepomuceno was the leading sculptor and santero (icon maker) during the early 1900’s. He was the predecessor of Guillermo Tolentino, National Artist, in the University of the Philippines.
Me and The Art Work:
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| Me and The Spoliarium |
1. Spoliarium
Finally! Here is my photo with the famous painting the Spoliarium, done in 1884 by Juan Luna (Philippine Painter). This is a huge painting (4.22 meters x 7.675 meters) and is on display at the National Museum.
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Me and The Painting
Assassination Of Governor Bustamante
and His Son.
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Finally! Here is my photo with the famous painting the Assassination Of Governor Bustamante and His Son, done in by Felix Resurrecion Hidalgo (Philippine Painter). This is a huge painting and is on display at the National Museum.
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| Me and The Sculpture The Man In Cave. |
3. Man In The Cave
Finally! Here is my photo with the famous sculpture the The Man In Cave , done in by Napoleon Abueva (Philippine Sculpture). This is a brilliant sculpture and is on display at the National Museum.
