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The document discusses two artworks by Fernando Amorsolo: 'The Making of the Philippine Flag' and 'Bayanihan,' highlighting their themes of unity and Filipino identity. It analyzes Amorsolo's signature use of light and color, emphasizing how these elements enhance the emotional and cultural significance of the paintings. The write-up positions Amorsolo as a key figure in 20th-century Filipino art, known for his romanticized depictions of rural life and historical themes.

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The document discusses two artworks by Fernando Amorsolo: 'The Making of the Philippine Flag' and 'Bayanihan,' highlighting their themes of unity and Filipino identity. It analyzes Amorsolo's signature use of light and color, emphasizing how these elements enhance the emotional and cultural significance of the paintings. The write-up positions Amorsolo as a key figure in 20th-century Filipino art, known for his romanticized depictions of rural life and historical themes.

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Artwork Selection:

These are the two artwork that I picked from Fernando Amorsolo: "The Making of the Philippine
Flag". This painting from Amorsolo depicts the historical moment when the first Philippine flag was sewn
by Marcella Agoncillo in 1897. The second artwork is the "Bayanihan" one of Amorsolo's iconic works,
showcasing a traditional Filipino practice called bayanihan.

Visual Analysis:

Both works employ Amorsolo's signature use of light, particularly his ability to create glowing, soft
sunlight that infuses the scenes with warmth and positivity. In "The Making of the Philippine Flag," the
light conveys hope and the birth of a new nation, while in "Bayanihan," the sunlight emphasizes the
strength of community and tradition. Color plays an essential role in both pieces: vibrant reds, whites,
and blues in the flag stand out in "The Making of the Philippine Flag," while the earthy tones of greens
and browns dominate in "Bayanihan," evoking a deep connection to Filipino nature and culture. The
warm color palette in both paintings—often a trademark of Amorsolo’s work—emphasizes the
emotional warmth and harmony in Filipino society. Both works convey strong themes of unity and
cooperation. Amorsolo’s compositions, whether through the communal effort of sewing the flag or
lifting the bahay kubo, visually communicate the Filipino values of collaboration, resilience, and national
pride.

Style and Technique Analysis:

His use of soft, glowing light creates an almost magical atmosphere, enhancing the emotional and
symbolic significance of the scene. The light in both paintings reflects the Filipino spirit of warmth, hope,
and unity. While his figures are rooted in realism, Amorsolo often idealizes them, presenting them with
dignified, graceful expressions and proportions. This technique elevates the everyday into something
extraordinary, lending both paintings a sense of reverence. Amorsolo’s smooth, refined brushwork
enhances the textural quality of both the human figures and the surrounding environment. His
technique allows him to bring out the details in fabrics, faces, and nature, imbuing his works with a sense
of life and realism.

Comparative Analysis:

Though both paintings share themes of unity, cooperation, and Filipino identity, they express these
ideas through different subject matters and emotional tones. "The Making of the Philippine Flag" focuses
on a historical, patriotic event and portrays it with reverence, presenting the act of creating the flag as a
significant moment of national identity and unity."Bayanihan", on the other hand, is a celebration of
Filipino culture and community, emphasizing the power of everyday cooperation among ordinary people.
The scene is more dynamic, grounded in the rural setting, and focused on the spirit of resilience and
communal labor. Stylistically, both paintings feature Amorsolo’s signature use of light and warm color
palette, but "The Making of the Philippine Flag" has a more intimate, serene composition, while
"Bayanihan" conveys movement, energy, and the vitality of rural life. Both works, while different in
subject and mood, reflect Amorsolo’s deep connection to the Filipino people and their cultural values,
presenting these themes through his characteristic style of idealized realism, glowing light, and vibrant
color.

Write-up:

Fernando Amorsolo is widely regarded as one of the most important Filipino painters of the 20th
century. He is celebrated for his mastery of light and color, as well as his romanticized depictions of
Filipino rural life and historical themes. Amorsolo's work became a symbol of Filipino identity, reflecting
the values, beauty, and resilience of the Filipino people.

Fernando Amorsolo’s artworks reveal several defining qualities and thematic concerns that made him
one of the most celebrated Filipino painters of the 20th century. Through his masterful use of light, color,
and composition, Amorsolo crafted paintings that both depicted Filipino life in a realistic yet idealized
manner and conveyed deep nationalistic sentiments. Below are key findings based on his most iconic
works, including "The Making of the Philippine Flag" and "Bayanihan"

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