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BSTM – 1
“5 PAINTINGS IN MUSEUMS”
Abstract expressionism
HILLS OF NIKKO
JOSE T. JOYA
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.
DOOMED FAMILY
DOMINADOR CASTANEDA
Doomed Family was made by Dominador Castaneda, it was painted in
the year 1945, this was the time of Japanese invasion in the
Philippines. This painting conveys the idea of what Japanese did to the
Filipino family,and many people have died during their time. I think this
painting is also telling us that we should always remember and give
importance to the sacrifices made by the Filipinos in order to have our
freedom back.
VICENTE MANANSALA
PHILAM LIFE
In the 1960s, the Philippine-American General Life Insurance
Company (Philam Life) commissioned Vicente S. Manansala (1910-
1981) to create seven large paintings for its building in UN Avenue,
Ermita, Manila. This set of rural-themed, cubist paintings from the
Philam Life Collection are now on loan to the National Museum for the
public to enjoy.
POTTERY MAKERS
NORMA BELLEZA
Norma Jaciledo Belleza (3 May 1939) is a painter who began by painting dark
and sombre representations of religious subjects. Then, she progressed into
colorful and detailed works on folk genre subjects, including Metro Manila aides,
peasants in various rural activities, women vendors, and potters.