Aesthet IA#4 — National Museum Artwork Reflection

1.) Spoliarium by Juan Luna

Many people know the meaning behind this painting made by Juan Luna during 1884, this painting was made to show what the Spaniards were doing to the Filipinos during that time.

2.) Governor Dasmarinas by Felix Hidalgo

This painting was to expose the priests/church for their actions.

3.) Burning of Santo Domingo by Fernando Amorsolo

This painting was basically to show a tragic event wherein the church of Sto. Domingo is burning down.

4.) Planting of the First Cross by Vicente S. Manansala

This painting is about the time when Ferdinand Magellan was in Cebu and converted the natives.

5.) The murder of Governor-general Fernando Manuel Rueda by Felix Hidalgo

This painting is to show a historical event where Governor-general Fernando Rueda is assassinated/murdered.

6.) First Mass at Limasawa by Carlos “Botong” Francisco

This artwork shows a mass conducted during the time of the Spanish.

7.) Hills of Nikko by Jose Joya

An abstract painting of the Hills of Nikko located in Japan.

8.) Mother’s Revenge by Dr. Jose Rizal

This is a famous sculpture by our national hero Dr. Jose Rizal, it simply shows a mother dog trying to protect her child, as connection to what was happening in the Philippines during that time when the Filipinos were being attacked by the Spanish forces.