2. Arts 101
Artistic paintings were
introduced to the Filipinos in the 16th
century when the Spaniards arrived in
the Philippines. During this time, the
Spaniards used paintings as religious
propaganda to spread Catholicism
throughout the Philippines.
These paintings, appearing mostly on
church walls, featured religious figures
appearing in Catholic teaching. Due to the
3. In the early 19th
century, wealthier, educated Filipinos
introduced more secular Filipino
art, causing art in the Philippines to
deviate from religious motifs. The use of
watercolor paintings increased and the
subject matter of paintings began to
include landscapes, Filipino
inhabitants, Philippine fashion, and
government officials.
4. Arts of the Philippines is diverse. It includes
painting, weaving, sculpting, poetry, crafting
and many other art forms.
