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ARTS
Quarter 3 Week 3 – LAS 3
ARTS OF THE NEO-CLASSICAL AND
ROMANTIC PERIOD

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ARTS Unit 3 – Week 3 – LAS 3: Arts of the Neo-classical and Romantic Period

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Development Team of the Learning Activity Sheet

Writer : ARNOLD BOLA ADEM, MT-I, VPHS

Editor : RHANDE I. TED, MT-II, VPHS

Reviewers : NELSON R. GOMEZ, EPS, SDO

Illustrator : ARNOLD BOLA ADEM, MT-I, VPHS

Layout Artist: ARNOLD BOLA ADEM, MT-I, VPHS

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 LEARNING ACTIVITY SHEET No. 2

Name of Student
Learning Area/Grade Level Arts 9
Date

I. Introductory Concept

In the middle of the 18th century, Neoclassicism was born out of rejection of the
Rococo and late Baroque styles. Romanticism began in the same era but its approach
had to do with the modern or new rather than the traditional.

In this unit, you will learn about Neoclassical and Romantic artworks. Their
influences today were highly visible through the style of paintings, sculptures and other
artworks adopted by the well-known artists internationally and also by some of our
National Artists. Some of the existing architectural structures convey the traits and
characteristics of such periods.

You are going to trace the art history and characteristics of Neoclassicism and
Romanticism along with various artists that made names for each period.

Painting, sculpting and modeling are the processes and products that you will
make for this Unit.

II. Learning Skills from the MELC’s

 analyzes art elements and principles in the production of work following a specific
art style from the Neoclassic and Romantic periods. (A9ELIIIb-1)
 identifies distinct characteristics of arts during the Neoclassic and Romantic periods.
(A9ELIIIa-2)
 identifies representative artists from the Neoclassic and Romantic periods.
(A9ELIIIa-3)

Specific Objectives:

At the end of this learning activity sheet, you should be able to:
1. Show the influences of the Neoclassic and Romantic art traditions to Philippine
art forms;
2. Evaluate works of art in terms of artistic concepts and ideas using criteria from
the Neoclassic and Romantic art traditions; and
3. Make an artwork that represents Neoclassic and Romantic characteristics.

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III. Activities. “Who is Who?”

NEOCLASSICISM and ROMANTICISM in the Philippines

Here in the Philippines, the ideology of Neoclassicism and Romanticism can be

seen through various major artworks such as paintings, sculptures and architectural
structures. Some of the well-known contributing artists express their skills and ideas in
their own respective field of specialization.

FÉLIX RESURRECCIÓN HIDALGO Y PADILLA (1855-1913)

Felix Hidalgo was one of the great Filipino painters of the late 19th century who
was significant in the Philippine history for inspiring members of the Philippine reform
movement.

THE CHRISTIAN VIRGINS BEING EXPOSED

TO THE POPULACE (F. Hidalgo)
METROPOLITAN MUSEUM OF MANILA
The painting portrays two scantily clothed
Christian female slaves being mocked by a group
of boorish Roman male onlookers.

JUAN LUNA Y NOVICIO (1857-1899)

Juan Luna was a painter and
sculptor, who became one of the
first recognized Philippine artists. He
was also a political activist of the
Philippine Revolution during the late
19th century.
One of his famous artworks
was the Spoliarium. Spoliarium is a
Latin word referring to the basement
of the Roman Colosseum wherein
the fallen and dying gladiators were
dumped and devoid of their worldly
possessions. The painting features a glimpse of Roman history centered on the bloody
carnage brought by gladiatorial matches.
The subject of Luna’s Spoliarium can be interpreted as an allegory of Imperial
Rome corresponding to Imperial Spain. The image of the Romans dragging the dead
gladiators symbolizes the colonial oppression of the indigenous populations.

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 FERNANDO CUETO AMORSOLO
(1892-1972)

Amorsolo was a National Artist in

Painting. He was a portraitist and painter
of rural Philippine landscapes, and he
was popularly known for his
craftsmanship and mastery of the use of
light.

PLANTING RICE WITH MAYON VOLCANO

(F. Amorsolo)

GUILLERMO ESTRELLA TOLENTINO

(1890–1976)

Tolentino is a Filipino sculptor who was named

National Artist for the Visual Arts in 1973, and is hailed as
the “Father of Philippine Arts.”
Famous Artworks:
The Original Oblation at the 3rd floor of the Main
Library of U.P. Diliman

OBLATION (University of the Philippines)

(G. Tolentino)

PAMBANSANG BANTAYOG NI
ANDRES BONIFACIO (G. Tolentino)

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 NAPOLEÓN ISABELO VELOSO
ABUEVA

Abueva is a National artist for

Sculpture. He was entitled as the
"Father of Modern Philippine
Sculpture". He has been the only
Boholano to be given the distinction
of National Artist of the Philippines in
the field of Visual Arts.

SIYAM NA DIWATA NG SINING

(N. Abueva)

Reflection Questions:

1. Were you able to identify the influences of the Neoclassic and Romantic arts to
the works of the Filipino artists?
2. What are the visible Neoclassic or Romantic characteristics of the artwork?
3. How does the art piece convey the idea of the period?

Activity No. 2: Remember This!

Neoclassical and Romantic styles are very different from each other.

ELEMENTS NEOCLASSICISM ROMANTICISM

Values Order, solemnity Intuition, emotion, imagination

Classical Rome, patriotism, Medieval and Baroque eras,
Inspiration
courage, honor Middle and Far East
Subjective, spontaneous, non-
Tone Calm, rational
conformist
Legends, exotica, nature,
Subjects Greek and Roman history
violence
Stressed drawing with lines, not Unrestrained, rich color; visible
Technique
color; no trace of brushstroke brushstrokes
Role of art Morally uplifting, inspirational Dramatic, carry viewer away

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 Use of diagonal, crowded
Composition: Most figures in foreground.
compositions
Linear style Painterly style
Lines: (outlines are sharply defined (brushstrokes are less
through controlled brushstrokes) restrained)
Smooth, no brushstrokes can be
Texture: Often has visible brushstrokes
seen

Neoclassicism and Romanticism contrast with each other. They both show distinct
characteristics that can be seen through the artworks.
NEOCLASSICISM versus ROMANTICISM
Neoclassicism: REASON Romanticism: PASSION
Nature is defined as human nature Nature is defined as natural environment
(woods, mountains, etc.)
Society is more important than the The individual is more important than
individual society
Imitation Originality
Tradition Experimentation
Rules and order Freedom
Mechanical form (imposed from outside) Organic form (growing from inside)
Logic Intuition
Reason Imagination, Emotion
Attempted objectivity Accepted subjectivity
Town or cultivated landscape Country, preferably untouched nature
Constraint Spontaneity
Conformity Independence, Rebellion
Cultivated, formal, social The primitive becomes focus

Reflection Questions:

1. Why do you think that there is a need to value the artwork and art movements
from the past eras?

Activity No. 3: Inspired!

It is clear that Neoclassicism and Romanticism differ from each other, but they
both inspire people through the art pieces which great artists have done. A painting
expresses ideas and educates us through the message the image has.

INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY: “Up-to-Date”

Draw or paint an artwork in the style of Neoclassicism or Romanticism which
promotes either “peace”,” saving the earth”, “gender equality” or any other issues that
you might think about. Give a title and a short description about your work.

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Materials:
- ¼ white cartolina
- drawing and/or painting materials

Reflection Questions:
1. What did you feel as you were making your masterpiece?
2. Does your artwork visibly convey the characteristics or idea of Neoclassicism or
Romanticism?
3. How does your artwork illustrate the idea and the message of such issues you
have decided to work on?

IV. Rubric for Scoring. (Reflection)

Poor Fair Good Excellent

 
1 pts 2 pts 3 pts 4 pts

Depth of
reflection Writing Writing Writing demonstrates a Writing demonstrates
demonstrates a demonstrates a general reflection on an in-depth reflection
lack of reflection minimal reflection the topic. on the topic,
on the topic. on the topic.

Structure
&Organization Writing unclear, Writing is unclear, Writing is mostly clear, Writing is clear,
disorganized. and thoughts are concise, and organized concise, and well
Thoughts make not well organized. with the use of organized with the use
little to no sense. Thoughts are not excellent of excellent
expressed logically. sentence/paragraph sentence/paragraph
structure. Thoughts are structure. Thoughts are
expressed logically. expressed logically.

Grammar There are There are more There are no more than
numerous than five spelling or five spelling or There are no more than
spelling or grammar errors grammar errors three spelling or
grammar errors. grammar errors

Rubric for Activity No. 3: Be Inspired!

CRITERIA 5 4 3 2
QUALITY OF All instructions 1-2 instructions 3-4 instructions Most of the
ARTWORK were followed were not followed were not followed instructions were
correctly correctly correctly not followed
correctly
VISUAL Artwork was Artwork was Artwork was okay Artwork was not
IMPACT beautifully somehow but with some presentable
presented. beautifully faults
presented
PUNCTUALITY Artwork was Artwork was Artwork was Artwork was
submitted on time submitted 1 day submitted 2 days submitted 3 days
late late late
NEATNESS Artwork Artwork Artwork Artwork

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 presentation was presentation was presentation was presentation was
neat and orderly mostly neat and somehow neat and disorderly
orderly orderly

DESCRIPTIVE RATING SCORE/POINTS

Excellent 18-20
Very Good 15-17
Good 11-13
Fair 9-10
Poor 8

V. Answer Key.

Students responses may vary. Subject teacher may accept other valid answers.

VI. References.

Arts Learners Material Grade 9 Teacher’s Guide

Arts Learners Material Grade 9 Learner’s Manual

Most Essential Learning Competencies for MAPEH

Prepared by:

ARNOLD B. ADEM
MT-I, MAPEH, VPHS

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