Art in the Philippines

Guild – an association of artisans and merchants who

oversee the practice of their craft or trade in a particular area
 Damian Domingo

• The father of Philippine painting

• Known as the best tipos del pais painter

2 Important Genre for Painting during the Spanish
Colonial Period

1. Tipos del Pais

2. Letras y figuras
Tipos del Pais
Letras y Figuras
 Other Players in the World of Art
• Curator – his role is more in the interpretation and
development of the artwork and its collection

• Buyers – those initially assess and survey the artwork. They

oversee the sale of the artwork.

• Collectors – those who acquire and purchase artworks for

various reasons.

• Art Dealers – are those whose direct hand is in the distribution

and circulation of through a variety of means.
Production Process of an Artwork

1. Preproduction

2. Production

3. Postproduction
 Engagement with Art

• Exhibit
• Studio visits
• Workshops
• Lectures
• Auction sales
• Art fairs

Museum or galleries – the most common platform to engage with art

 Awards and Citation

2 Major awards given to artists in the Philippines:

• Orden ng Pambansang Alagad ng Sining (Order of National Artists)

• Gawad sa Manlilikha ng Bayan (National Living Treasure Award)

“The conferment to the Order of National Artist is the highest

national recognition given to Filipino Individuals who have made
significant contributions to the development of Philippine art”
 Awards and Citation
Fernando Amorsolo – Grand Old Man of Philippine Art

Honors and Privileges of National Artists:

• The rank and title as proclaimed by the president

• A medallion or insignia and a citation that will be read during the
conferment.
• Cash awards and a host of benefits (monthly life pension, medical and
hospitalization benefits, life insurance coverage)
• State funeral and burial at the Libingan ng mga Bayani
• A place of honor or designated area during national state function,
along with the recognition at cultural events