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Arrival of the Spanish
The Spanish explorer Ferdinand
Magellan arrived in the Philippines
in 1521, but he was killed in a battle
with local chieftain Lapu-Lapu on
Mactan Island. It wasn't until 1565
that Spanish colonization began in
earnest when Miguel López de
Legazpi established the first
permanent Spanish settlement in
Cebu.
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Religious Art
The most significant contribution
of Spanish colonization to
Philippine visual arts was the
introduction of Christianity.
Spanish friars and missionaries
commissioned Filipino artists to
create religious paintings,
sculptures, and religious artifacts,
often featuring Catholic saints,
the Holy Family, and biblical
scenes.
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Illuminated Manuscripts
Filipino scribes and
artists produced
beautifully illuminated
manuscripts that were
used in religious rituals
and as teaching tools
for the clergy.
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Ivory Carving
Skilled Filipino craftsmen carved
religious figures and icons from ivory,
creating intricate and detailed
sculptures.
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Spanish Colonial Architecture
The Spanish influence on Philippine architecture is
evident in the design of churches, forts, government
buildings, and private residences.
Bahay na Bato
The fusion of Filipino and Spanish architectural
styles resulted in the "Bahay na Bato" (stone house),
characterized by wooden upper floors and brick or
stone lower floors. This architectural style became
the template for many Filipino homes.
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Kundiman
The kundiman is a traditional Filipino love song that
was influenced by Spanish musical styles. It is
characterized by its melancholic melody and romantic
lyrics.
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Fandango
The fandango is a lively dance
that originated in Spain but was
adopted and adapted by Filipinos
during the colonial period. It
became a popular dance at social
gatherings.
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Religious Texts
Spanish missionaries played a crucial role in the
development of Philippine literature by translating religious
texts and documents into local languages, such as Tagalog
and Visayan.
Corridos and Awits
These are narrative poems and songs that often depicted
heroic deeds and legends. They were typically written in
Tagalog and were influenced by Spanish poetic forms.
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Spanish Influence
Spanish colonization introduced
various ingredients and cooking
techniques to the Philippines. Dishes
like adobo, sinigang, and lechon have
Spanish origins or influences.
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Barong Tagalog
The traditional Filipino formal attire, the barong
Tagalog, evolved during Spanish colonization. It is a
lightweight, embroidered shirt made from pineapple
or abaca fiber.
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Pottery and
Weaving
Traditional pottery and
weaving techniques were
influenced by Spanish
methods, resulting in the
creation of new pottery styles
and weaving patterns.
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Spanish became the official language of the
Philippines during the colonial period and was used in
government, education, and the media. This left a
lasting impact on the Filipino language, which
borrowed many Spanish words and phrases.
Education, primarily provided by the Catholic Church,
was also heavily influenced by Spanish culture and
values.
Language and Education
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Reprographic art of printing came on the heels of the
spread of Christianity and Spanish colonisation during the
16th century.
Doctrina Christiana (the teaching of christian) -first
printed book and is widely accepted as the oldest surviving
book printed in the Philippines. This publication of Catholic
teachings was printed in 1593 using the xylographic
method.
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The estampas- a prayer book, usually featured portraits of
saints and religious scenes.
Estampitas- (smaller version of estampas)
Carta Hydrographica y chorographica de las islas Filipina -
commonly known as Murillo Velarda 1734 Map -the oldest
known map in the Philippines
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It's important to note that while Spanish
colonization left a profound impact on Philippine
culture and arts, it also led to significant cultural
and religious changes and, at times, oppression of
indigenous practices. The arts that emerged during
this period reflect the complex interplay of
cultural influences and the resilience of Filipino
identity.
CONCLUSION
