GE3 – Art Appreciation

Activity No. 1: Functions of Art

Second Semester, A.Y. 2023-2024

Name: Dela Cruz, Brendon F. Year and Section: BSEE I-A

Instructions

1. Search the internet for Philippine artworks, of any kind (visual, auditory, literary, or
performance art), that represent the various functions of art. Ensure that these
artworks are crafted by Filipino artists.
2. Provide at least one example of artwork for each function.
3. Write a brief explanation of why you believe the given artwork fits the function to
which you categorized it.
4. Do not forget to cite the artwork. Here’s a guide on how to properly cite an artwork
using an APA format:

Citing an artwork typically involves mentioning the artist's name, the title of the
artwork, the date it was created (if known), the medium used, the institution or
collection where it is housed (if applicable), and the URL or location where it can be
accessed (if applicable).

Here's a general example in APA format:

Artist Last Name, A. A. (Year of creation). Title of artwork [Medium]. Institution or
Collection, City, State/Country. URL (if applicable).

For example:
Del Rosario, J. (2005). Sunset Over Taal Volcano [Oil on canvas]. National Museum
of the Philippines, Manila, Philippines.

I. Personal/Individual Function

Damian Domingo is a Filipino Mestizo

artist and the first artist to make a Self-
Portrait in the Philippines that dates back
early to mid-19th Century.

Domingo, D. (Undated). Self-Portrait of

Damian Domingo [Oil on Ivory Plate]. Paulino
and Hetty Que Collection, Manila, Philippines
II. Social Function

Victorio Edades' "The Builders" is a

significant artwork in Philippine art history.
Completed in 1928, it marked a departure
from the prevailing academic style of
painting at the time and is considered the
first modernist work in Philippine art. "The
Builders" depicts muscular laborers
working on a construction site, using
broad brushstrokes and bold colors to
convey movement and energy. The
painting captures the dynamism and
strength of the workers as they toil under
the harsh tropical sun, symbolizing the
Edades, V. (1928) The Builders [Oil on industrious spirit of the Filipino people.
Canvas]. Cultural Center of the Philippines
Collection, Makati, Philippines.

III. Economic Function

Filipino Songwriters and Performers such

as Artists create jingles and theme songs
P for commercials, branding campaigns, and
product promotions. These songs help
companies market their products and
services effectively, contributing to sales
and brand recognition.

Various Artists of the Philippines. Commercial

Jingles and Advertisements [Television].
MTRCB, Quezon City, Philippines
IV. Political Function
Paste your artwork her
Yap, D. (2022). Made in Malacañang [Film].
Viva Films, Quezon City, Metro Manila,
Philippines
V. Cultural Function
Paste your artwork
Francisco, C. B. (1962). Bayanihan
[Watercolor on Canvas]. National Artist of the
Philippines, Angono, Rizal, Philippines
Maid in Malacañang is a 2022 Filipino
period drama film written and directed by
Darryl Yap. The film is a fictional retelling
of the Marcos family's last three days in
Malacañang Palace before they were
forced to be exiled to Hawaii during the
People Power Revolution in 1986
Bayanihan, a beautiful celebration of
Filipino community spirit, was painted by
the renowned muralist and National Artist
Carlos “Botong” Francisco in 1962. This
captivating artwork, rendered in the Social
Realism style, captures the essence of
unity and cooperation among
townspeople. The original mural-sized
piece is now part of the collection of a
prominent Filipino corporation.
VI. Aesthetic Function

Paste your artwork here "Sunset Over Bataan" is a masterpiece by

Fernando Amorsolo, one of the most
celebrated Filipino painters known for his
enchanting depictions of rural life and
landscapes. Completed in 1953, this
painting captures the breathtaking beauty
of a sunset scene over the province of
Bataan, located in the Philippines.

Amorsolo, F. (1953). Sunset over Bataan [Oil

on Canvas]. National Museum of Fine Arts,
Manila, Philippines