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The document summarizes the different periods of art development in the Philippines from pre-colonial times to the present. In the pre-colonial period before 1565, indigenous Filipinos had oral traditions like chants and written forms like cave drawings. During the Islamic period from 1201, Arabic culture was introduced through religion and architecture like mosques. Under Spanish colonial rule from 1521 to 1898, Catholicism and European artistic styles like Baroque churches proliferated, along with new art forms like theater, sculpture, and literature. After independence, American occupation from 1898 to 1946 modernized architecture and introduced new genres. The Japanese occupation from 1942 to 1945 destroyed much art. Modern art emerged in the post-war and contemporary eras

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Juliane S. Macasinag Bsba MM

The document summarizes the different periods of art development in the Philippines from pre-colonial times to the present. In the pre-colonial period before 1565, indigenous Filipinos had oral traditions like chants and written forms like cave drawings. During the Islamic period from 1201, Arabic culture was introduced through religion and architecture like mosques. Under Spanish colonial rule from 1521 to 1898, Catholicism and European artistic styles like Baroque churches proliferated, along with new art forms like theater, sculpture, and literature. After independence, American occupation from 1898 to 1946 modernized architecture and introduced new genres. The Japanese occupation from 1942 to 1945 destroyed much art. Modern art emerged in the post-war and contemporary eras

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Juliane S.

Macasinag BSBA MM

“Different Periods of Development in Philippine Arts”

1000 Pre-Colonial Period (Approx. 900 – Approx. 1565)

Talking about art in Pre-Colonial Period is very interesting. Even before


colonizers came, indigenous Filipinos already had their own art, literature, and
architectures. It includes their cultures and rituals. Their Literature has two forms, which
are the oral- chants, stories and songs, and written- cave drawings and writings. They
also have two kinds of visual arts- paintings and sculptures. Examples of heir sculptures
are pots, figures, and jewelries. Cave is their prime architecture in that era.

Islamic Period (1201)


It started when an Arab named Sayyid Abbubakar came here in the Philippines,
specifically in Sulu. He spread the religion called Arabic mostly in Mindanao and was
embraced by the Magindanaoan, Tausog, Yakan, Samal, and Badjao. Bible in their
religion is called Quran which serves as their Literature. The church that they call as the
Mosque is one of their prime architecture. They have a sculpture called Ukkil/ Okir
which focuses on sculpting, molding, pottery, weaving with patterns.

Spanish Colonial Period (1521 – 1898)

It all
started when a Portuguese explorer, Ferdinand Magellan arrived here in the Philippines.
This era was focused on Christianity and Catholicism. A lot of architectures were
introduced such as the Catholic Church that is formed like a Latin cross, churches are
designed with Baroque features and details, Plazas were built and Bahay na Bato/
Bahay na Tisa was also became te primary shelter of the people. They focused also on
sculptures that includes saint figures, wall details for churches, Caroza- mainly used as
a stand of Santos and Santas in processions. Music and Dance were also very actively
use as an entertainment in this era. Pabasa- occurs in Holy week, Kundiman- a way to
please or court love ones, love songs are used. Carinosa, Tinikling, Pandanggo sa Ilaw
and many more dances were introduced. Doctrina Chritiana was made as the bible's
auxiliary. This is their form of literature. Theaters are finally introduced for the
entertainment. Sarzuela, Senakulo, Komedya, MOro-moro and Araguio are the
examples of the theater art that is shown in this period. Lastly, the visual arts that were
established are mostly to show rebellion against Spain. Basi Revolt, Carta Hydrogapica
y Chorographica de las Yslas Filipinas, Spolarium, and Virgenes Christianas expuestas
al Populacho are some of the visual arts.

American Occupation (1898 – 1946)

After winning from being the colony of Spain, Americans took over. Most
architectures were modernized and cities had a major development in this era. A
theater show which focuses in comedy was released and they called it
Vaudeville. A man named Daniel Burnham commisioned to develop and design
Manila and Baguio. Painting specifically by Fernando Amorsolo was emerged
perhaps because it reflects the Filipino culture. The sculpture of the Oblation that
was made by Guillermo Tolentino in 1935 and the Bonifaio Monument were also
appreciated.

Japanese Occupation (1946 – 1969)


It was considered as the darkest period of the Philippine History. It destroyed most
of the arts that were made. Modern Art was slowly getting into the Art world in this era.
Victorio Edades with Calos Francisco and Galo Hernandez considered Triumvirate
pioneered the modern art.

Post War (1946 – 1972)

Various
art like abstract, public painting, modern and, conservative arts were introduced.
Malls, Real Estates, and many more advanced architecture were made.

70’s To Contemporary (1970 – Present)


Medias such as Multimedia, mixed media and Trans media were introduced.
Figurative and non-figurative arts were also developed. Modern Architectures like malls,
real-estates, condos, hotels, resorts, commercial buildings and many more architectures
were built.

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