Historical Painting Flashcards
(39 cards)
are visual representations of concrete happenings on the life of people in a specific period.
Historical Painting
best known for impressive rendition of classical subjects in his academics works.
Juan Luna
this is the most valuable oil-on-canvas painting. It serves as a powerful commentary on the exploitation and degradation of the nation, with the gladiators representing the Filipino people and their struggle for freedom and recognition.
Spolarium
painting is a richly layered portrayal of contemporary social norms, gender politics and national allegory.
Parisian Life
delights of his impressionistic technique depicting idyllic country scenes, beautiful maidens, and colorfully dressed peasants planting or harvesting rice.
Fernando Amorsolo
depicts rural scene where a group of people are shown celebrating a fiesta in Antipolo.
Antipolo Fiesta
palay is Tagalog for grain, which is symbolic of the Philippines’ most staple crop.
Palay Maiden
Juan Luna was born on
Oct 23, 1857
Juan Luna was born in
Badoc, Ilocos Norte, PH
Juan Luna earned his bachelor degree in
Ateneo Municipal de Manila
Juan Luna won a scholarship to study at the
Academy de Dibujo y Pintura in Manila
Juan Luna was influenced by
Lorenzo Guerrero and Agustin Saez
Juan Luna enrolled in spain at
the Escuela de Bellas Arte de San Fernando
Juan Luna met him at spain
Don Alejo Vera
Juan Luna’s paintings were exhibited abroad for the first time at
the Exposicion Nacional de Bellas Artes in Mandrid
Juan Luna’s painting that won a silver medal, marking the beginning of his career
“LA Muerte de Cleoparta”
Juan Luna’s painting that earned 3 gold medals and critical acclaim
“spolarium”
He moved to Paris in 1885, where he painted the
“El Pactor de sangre”
In Mandrid, Luna received high praise for these 2 paintings
“La Batalla de Lepanto” and “Rendicion de Granada”
On Dec 8, 1886, Juan Luna Married
Maria de la Paz Pardo de Tavera
Juan Luna’s son
Andres
Luna Killed his wife and mother-in-law in a jealous rage
Sept 23, 1892
Juan Luna was acquitted on
Feb 8, 1893